MTG Commander Smiths Podcast

Episode 233: The Commander Smiths are returning to a favorite segment of ours and talking about Underplayed Cards that you or we should pay more attention too. Also can you beat Lowery this week in #stumpthesmithsavant. And we get pretty heated on our #StapleVs debate on if Anointed Procession or Divine Visitation is the better token card. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Anointed Procession  https://scryfall....

Episode 232: A few shots were donated to us so we get chatty. The Commander Smiths have a discussion on what they think would be the best specs to go after for standard rotation. Also in #StumptheSmithSavant Lowery does as he wishes he could do more. And #StapleVs is a big show down of Skullclamp v. Rhystic Study. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Rhystic Study  https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/169/rhystic-study v...

Episode231: The Commander Smiths go in depth on the rules they place upon themselves when deck building. The what's, why's and adjustments. Also Lowery crushes #stumpthesmithsavant and #StapleVs is between two green power houses with Steve v. Nature's Lore! Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Sakura-Tribe Elder  https://scryfall.com/card/clb/832/sakura-tribe-elder vs. Nature's Lore  https://scryfall.com/card/clb/...

This week we discuss our current #FAV5 commander cards! Basically the cards (outside of the normal staples) that we have been putting into our decks as of late. Also we discuss the upcoming #mtgsecretlair set to release this Thursday and only for 4 days! Should you buy it or is this a pass? Plus a new round of #stumpthesmithsavant and #staplevs!    A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to...

Episode 229: The Commander Smiths talk about how to deal with misplays and tilting. What little toys and tricks help? Put your opinions in the comments. Also a real struggle for Lowery in #StumptheSmithSavant. #StapleVs is a bottle between flying scary creatures with Baleful Strix and Ice-Fang Coatl. Enjoy!   Baleful Strix   https://scryfall.com/card/afc/177/baleful-strix Vs Ice-Fang Coatl   https...

Episode 228: The Commander Smiths have a competing Double Masters 2022 list for you. Adam tries to help you and Lowery is just a selfish prick. That #StumptheSmithSavant ain't no thang, and #StapleVs gets a bit.... weird. Like depressed Spice Girls. Either way we hope you have fun. And be careful of your ears on the YouTube version during the" Friday" song. and if your ears just blasted out then y...

Episode 227: The Commander Smiths do a new version of 99 or garbage with all the dual land cycles. How many do you agree with and the temples really aren't that bad.... Lowery pulls one out of his rear end for #StumpTheSmithSavant and a doozy for #StapleVs in Sensei's Diving Top vs. Scroll Rack. Enjoy!   List of Dual Lands. Click here to follow along: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/list-of-dual-l...

Episode 226: A new month and a new Secret Lair Super Drop and of course the Smith Boys are gonna have a civil chat about this one and what makes sense to buy. Lowery has his hands full with this weeks #StumptheSmithSavant. And for #StapleVs would you rather have a game ending threat with removal attached in Chatterfang, Squirrel General or would you have that boring ALWAYS amazing enchantment Doub...

Episode 225: The Commander Smiths get blitzed with the opening of Only Drunks and it is not an enjoyable time... per usual #stumpthesmithsavant happens, that is a thing. And the main segment is our Top 10 CMDR Cards for Baulder's Gate. At the end Lowery has a hill to climb supporting Strionic Resonator vs Panharmonicon in #StapleVs. Enjoy!   Strionic Resonator  https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/381/st...

Episode 224: The Commander Smiths are coming at you fast with their FAV 5 Commanders for Commander Legends 2. Also a solid entry into the #stumpthesmithsavant selection. An old battle is back for #StapleVs and Lowery has a chance. we Are talking about the bet from last years MH2 Urza's Saga vs. Yavimaya Cradle of Growth. Enjoy!   Urza's Saga  https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/259/urzas-saga vs. Yavima...

Episode 223: The Smith Boys have a problem and that is with power level discussions. Also, someone may have won themselves a Raffine's Tower in #stumpthesmithsavant and #StapleVs is good ol' Snappy vs Torrential Gearhulk. Enjoy!   Snapcaster Mage  https://scryfall.com/card/uma/71/snapcaster-mage vs Torrential Gearhulk  https://scryfall.com/card/kld/67/torrential-gearhulk   A FREE way to support th...

Episode 222: The Commander Smiths are going LIVE! For the first time and it was a blast to do. The main segment is all about the bling of choice for all of your MTG needs. #StumpTheSmithSavant is cooked up and shipped out in an orderly fashion. This weeks #StapleVs should be interesting, would you rather have Phyrexian Arena of Read the Bones? You decide by voting. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Phyrexian Ar...

Episode 221: The Commander Smiths have a list of the worst Planeswalkers you'll face across the table. What would you add? Lowery's #stumpthesmithsavant is confusing for sure. And #StapleVs is a bit different and we are trying to see how peoples play style. Teferi's Protection vs. Craterhoof Behemoth. Enjoy!   Staple vs.  Teferi's Protection  https://scryfall.com/card/c17/8/teferis-protection Vs C...

Episode 220: The Commander Smiths have a lot to go over. So there will talk about how the patron battle box will be handled. There is another little Secret Lair you may want to get into as well. Lowery smashes #stumpthesmithsavant with a new financial four bit where we take two cards a piece and say keep an eye on those bad boys. And then we finish up the episode as always with #StapleVs and this...

Episode 219: The Commander Smith’s main segment is talking about the Commanders they would most likely build and what excited them about it. CMDR, 99 or Muff Garbage has now been moved to a YouTube video style so you can still indulge if you liked the bit. For #StumptheSmithSavant Lowery gets it to the tip of his tongue but does he actually succeed? Who knows. And #StapleVs is probably pretty lops...

Episode 218: The Commander Smiths and Very Special guest Trombley have a discussion on how to be the Heel at your Commander Games. It is a fun one for sure so make sure to check that out. Also Lowery is very Loweryesque during #StumptheSmithSavant and maybe kinda knows it right away. And #StapleVs is a big time three way (oh yeeeeah) of Token Commanders. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Trostani, Selesnya’s Vo...

Episode 217: A new super drop for Secret Lair has dropped and you know that the Smith Boys are going to talk about the #breakpoint of each bundle. Lowery struggles with #stumpthesmithsavant and do we actually get there? #StapleVs has a bit of a twist this week in comparing which would you choose to helm a Mill deck. Bruvac vs. Phenax. Enjoy!   Staple Vs Bruvac the Grandiloquent https://scryfall.co...

Episode 216: The Commander Smiths MIGHT think that Ramp is the most important part of deck building but we will see where the conversation actually ends up. In #stumpthesmithsavant does Lowery finally get a win? And we hope you have some fun with this weeks Land Tax vs. Archaeomancer’s Map in #StapleVs. Enjoy!   Land Tax https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/20/land-tax Vs Archaeomancer’s Map https://scry...

Episode 215: The Commander Smiths have a doozy for you and specifically you. Yes you. Stop Yucking Peoples Yums. We talk about how to handle social issues within the game construct and people need to hear this. So we hope you take it in stride. We also have a toughy of a #stumpthesmithsavant . Basilisk Collar vs. Shadowspear is a battle of a heavy weight and welter weight, but we can give it a go....

Episode 214: The Commander Smiths have a Top 10 list for your ears! What are the Utility lands (stipulations included) that you should be considering for all of your decks. We also have a toughy of a #stumpthesmithsavant and #StapleVs looks like an uphill battle for Lowery this week with Thudnerstaff vs. Propaganda. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Thunderstaff https://scryfall.com/card/cma/237/thunderstaff Vs...

***UPDATED WITH CORRECT SOUND***  last 1/4 the sound was off... it has now been corrected   Episode 213: The Commander Smiths have a segment for you that wasn’t really intended. But we end up talking about a meme and how relevant it is. It’s all in good fun though. Lowery knows the card for #StumptheSmithSavant but does he actually get it right? And how in the world does Ajani, Strength of the Pri...

Episode 212: The Commander Smiths have a “double” segment this week. We want to talk about the Top 10 cards we think could be band in EDH. And the major segment is about deck building in accordance with color combinations and the Pros and Cons along the way. We also have a very easy #StumptheSmithSavant which I doubt you will be quicker at. And which Equipment would you rather play in #StapleVs.?...

Episode 211: The Commander Smiths want to have a discussion on banned cards. Take it as wishful thinking or spacing or how to deal. But take it you will. Also a bit of a toughy for Lowery in #StumptheSmithSavant and Probably a landslide in #StapleVs. of Inspiring Statuary vs Honor-Worn Shaku. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Inspired Staruary https://scryfall.com/card/aer/160/inspiring-statuary Vs Honor-Worn S...

Episode 210: The CommanderSmiths have the newest Secret Lair to talk about. What is your favorite Street Fighter Character? We also have a pretty in depth discussion on selling cards and the emotions that go into Starting, Selling and Buying. #StumpTheSmithSavant has another glorious round! And #StapleVs is an interesting comparison. Heroic Intervention vs. Boros Charm. Enjoy!   Heroic Interventio...

Episode 209: The Commander Smiths finish up the Kamigawa Neon Dynasty talk with their Top 10 Commander Cards!!! #StumpTheSmithSavant is a wonderful card that Lowery plays a lot with… #Staplevs is always a blast and it is two heavy weights of Faithless Looting vs. Ponder. Enjoy!   Faithless Looting https://scryfall.com/card/c21/168/faithless-looting Vs. Ponder https://scryfall.com/card/c21/125/pond...