MTG Commander Smiths Podcast

Episode 283- The Commander Smiths want to chat about Commander Masters and the price increase implications. There are 8 new legends to talk about as well. Then we finish off the episode with #StapleVs of Cloudshift v Malakir Rebirth. Enjoy!   Commander Masters Precon decklists https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/commander-masters-commander-decklists Commander Masters Singles: https://www.cardking...

Episode 282: The Commander Smiths want to hype up some cards that should be seeing more play/ check out Lowery's CuratedMTG twice a week! (4 shot Malort night...) #StapleVs will be Rumor Gatherer v. Season of Growth. Enjoy!   Underused Cards: Adam:  Protection Racket  https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/39/protection-racket Rose Room Treasurer  https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/51/rose-room-treasurer Crypti...

Episode 281: The Commander Smiths have a short episode for you, but then Malort gets involved. So good times for everyone. We want to share the cards that we feel are being used too much from EDHREC. #StapleVs is Smuggler's Share v. Fable of the Mirror Breaker. Enjoy!   Overused Cards: Adam:  Damnation  https://edhrec.com/cards/damnation Phyrexian Arena  https://edhrec.com/cards/phyrexian-arena Cy...

🎙️Join the Commander Smiths 🎙️ Episode 280: The 1/1 RING has been FOUND! With its immense power and iconic status, we debate whether it's time to shift our attention and speculation towards other cards. We explore the potential impact on the metagame, the value of alternative collectibles, and the strategic opportunities that arise. From analyzing market trends to discussing deck-building implicat...

Episode 279: The Commander Smiths have a quickie for ya. Secret Lair Summer Super Drop has happened and we are all in that. We also have the finals of the Vehicle Tournament Unlicensed Hearse v Shorikai, and #StapleVs returns with land heavy theme of Ancient Tomb v. City of Brass. Go vote and Enjoy!   City of Brass  https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/321/city-of-brass v Ancient Tomb  https://scryfall.c...

Episode 277:🎙️Join the Commander Smiths 🎙️ This week we explore the enchanting world of Middle Earth through the lens of MTG Commander. We unveil our top 10 favorite commander cards from the Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle Earth set, discussing their power, versatility, and thematic appeal. Get ready to dive deep into the entire set, as we analyze the unique mechanics, flavorful designs, and str...

Episode 277:🎙️Join the Commander Smiths 🎙️ The Commander Smiths had a blast at SmithCon '23, and we talk about it to open up the show. The new #LOTR set is fast approaching and we have the #Fav5 legends that we individually like the most. The Vehicle Tournament has whittled down to the final four so go vote on YouTube, Twitter or the Discord. and Lowery foreshadows how well he does in #StumptheSmi...

Episode 276: The Commander Smiths main segment is advocating to goldfish your decks after finishing the build. Adam plays "what the bleep" and we have the results for the first round of the vehicle tournament.   This week the Smith boys delve into the fascinating topic of GLDFISHING in MTG Commander. Goldfishing refers to playing a game of Magic: The Gathering solitaire-style, without an opponent,...

Episode 275: This week we discuss Vehicles... should you be using these more? Vehicles offer unique advantages in Commander. They provide versatile creatures that can be crewed by any of your creatures, bypassing color restrictions and enabling unexpected synergies. They can serve as mobile fortresses, protecting your key permanents from board wipes or targeted removal. Additionally, they offer an...

Episode 274: The Commander Smiths want to help you keep an eye out for what is coming in precons and that you should be dumping for value and to understand that the market is being saturated with precons. There is a #StumptheSmithSavant which was a bit tricky. And #StapleVs is Growth Spiral v Uro, blahblahblah. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/jiJVzqZZ3EY   A FREE way to support...

Episode 273: The Commander Smiths hope the regular wait hasn't felt like a 4 hr oil change. This week we do a #Top10 cards that both help ramp and gain card advantage. Lowery plays a bit of "I know what the card is, I just don't know the name" in #StumptheSmithSavant. We finish off (oh yeaaaaah!) the Praetor Tournament. And #StapleVs is Rose Room Treasurer v Storm Kiln- Artist. Enjoy!   Staple Vs....

Episode 272: The Commander Smiths have a fast paced episode with plenty of twits and turns. We talk about our experience at Magic Con MPLS and all the great people we met. We also see who makes the finals for the Praetor Tournament. The main segment is our #Fav5 for Aftermath. The return of #StapleVs is here with Vedalken Orrey v Winding Canyons. And Lowery has trouble understanding what the flavo...

Episode 271: The Commander Smiths have an update on the Praetor Tournament and Lowery isn't going to like it. The main segment is about Proxies and how it has become more excepting through the years. And Low has a pretty solid idea of what #stumpthesmithsavant is and we will see if you can get there faster. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/UloPKq4RwIg     A FREE way to support th...

Episode 270: The Commander Smiths chat about the latest and greatest Secret Lair: Spring Super Drop. We also go over the first round winners and losers for the Praetor Tournament. And Lowery is respectful in #StumptheSmithSavant. Enjoy!   Are you considering purchasing the latest Secret Lair Spring Superdrop, but wondering if it's worth the investment? In this video, we'll be taking a close look a...

Episode 269: The Commander Smiths are coming in hot with their March of the Machines Top 10 Commander Cards!!! We also fit in a One Spec for the set. And the most fearful tournament yet of which Praetor is the best in the MTGverse. Enjoy!   Top 10 10 Wrenn and the Realmbreaker  https://scryfall.com/card/mom/217/wrenn-and-realmbreaker 9 Invasion of Ikoria  https://scryfall.com/card/mom/190/invasion...

Episode 268: The Commander Smiths are coming at you with their Fav 5 Commanders to potentially build from the upcoming March of Machine. We also have a break in stump the smith savant and have a return of What the Bleep and Adam does quite nicely with it as always. Lowery has the highest crown assembled during #StapleVs after winning the last two episodes. This week it is the showdown of two land...

Episode 267: The Commander Smiths are coming after your loved utility lands this week and how you should choose others in a Fav5 style of Overused Utility Lands. Lowery is close but no cigar for #StumptheSmithSavant. and #StapleVs are two heavyweights in Deflecting Swat v Fierce Guardianship. Enjoy!   Staple Vs Deflecting Swat  https://scryfall.com/card/c20/50/deflecting-swat Fierce Guardianship ...

Episode 266: The Commander Smiths are coming at  you with some way underused utility lands Fav5 Style. The return to #StapleVs has Gilded Lotus v. Skyclave Relic, and Lowery burns through his questions for #StumptheSmithSavant so hopefully he can actually get it. Enjoy! Are you tired of playing with the same old utility lands in your #Commander deck? Looking to step outside the box with some hidde...

Episode 265: The Commander Smiths try and find a nice middle ground in cmdr choices that you can grow with as a player. Not sure many of you will know faster than Lowery in #StumptheSmithSavant . And the Final Four is finished for the 3 Mana Rock Tourney and it looks like an exciting finals. Enjoy! In this episode, the Commander Smiths explore a range of commanders that can appeal to both new and...

Episode 264: The Commander Smiths want to help you find ways to get rid of decks. Some of you may not need those suggestions but its something we agonize over at times. We also have a classic #StumptheSmithSavant and we round out the cast with the 3 Mana Rock Tournament and Lowery isn't happy about one of the losses. Enjoy!   Another #JustTheTips segment where we discuss when it's time to say good...

Episode 263: The Commander Smiths want to talk through some issues about building 5 color decks with Adams fresh Urtet deck in mind. Lowery struggles with #StumptheSmithSavant and we talk about the winners of the first round for the #3manarocktournament and the matchups for the second round. Voting is ready for the next week and a link below. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/oGOZ...

Episode 262: The Commander Smiths have a 3 Drop Mana Rock Tourney headed your way and the pics and brackets are done right here. If you'd like to vote there should be a place on Twitter and YouTube to do so and links down below. Lowery painfully gets to the point in #StumptheSmithSavant. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/p5FIA-d2btY?feature=share   $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FR...

Episode 261: Join the Smith boys as we discuss why "Special" Basics might not be that special anymore? The history of the special basic lands and where they may be going... is it overall a good thing or a bad thing? Also Round 17 week 4 of #StumpTheSmithSavant and #StapleVs finishing the Praetor cycle!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/7xn3IicUa9k   $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE htt...

Episode 260: The Commander Smith has reached 5 years of recording and the cast! (pat each other on the back) This very special episode will be like every other. We have a #Top10 commander cards for Phyrexia All is One. We do have a #StumptheSmithSavant ready to go. #StaplVs is the battle of the Vorinclex's and we do a quick bit on the BG Phyrexian Secret Lair. Enjoy!   Old Vorinclex:  https://scry...

Episode 259: The Commander Smiths have a Fav.5 Legends for the new Phyrexia Set. That should be a good time. We also have a #StumptheSmithSavant that could rival the Avengers. And #StapleVs is the battle of the Jin-Gitaxias'. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Core Augur  https://scryfall.com/card/ima/62/jin-gitaxias-core-augur v Progress Tyrant  https://scryfall.com/card/neo/59/jin-gitaxias-progress-tyrant   Fa...