SamuelHBlack

Sam's Table

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Sam Black discusses cEDH and other paper Magic formats

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SamuelHBlack

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Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

Star Trek Cards in cEDH 06.11.2026

Sam goes over the cards from the Star Trek expansion that are most likely to matter in cEDH. Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

"Why Do They Always Listen to You???" 30.10.2026

Sam talks about persuasion in cEDH with a focus on how to speak to your opponent's goals and perspective. Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

Content Creation and Writer's Block 23.10.2026

Sam talks about the ebb and flow of regular content creation as someone in the field for two decades, and explores some scattered thoughts on decks that didn't warrant their own episodes. Decklists: Denial Medallion: https://moxfield.com/decks/e0emUWZrbEGV4hhRfk1zew Nick Fury Food Chain: https://moxfield.com/decks/FoTC1mK7a0K6wti4Qt1VAQ Rog/Thras Workshop: https://moxfield.com/decks/BUZkec6YZU...

Updating Control in Premodern, Geist of Saint Thalia, and Rograkh Thrasios in cEDH 16.10.2026

Sam goes over recent changes to previously discussed decks to show the tuning process and how decks evolve over time, as well as the most updated lists available. Decklists: Premodern Control: https://moxfield.com/decks/Psk4PJO-t0SC5qoMhUtiBg Geist of Saint Thalia: https://moxfield.com/decks/aB6hAYeaZH-JI7qAaFiIDQ Rog/Thras Breach: https://moxfield.com/decks/Db-gAQ6YU3qOxKKkFSyIwg Rog/Thras No Bre...

Geist of Saint Thalia in cEDH 09.10.2026

Sam goes over an original cEDH deck featuring Geist of Saint Thalia as the Commander. Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/jteAgTRQsUSHpY8_ycrFYA Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

Reality Fracture Limited 02.10.2026

Sam gives a general overview of Reality Fracture Limited including general dynamics and play patterns, strength of colors, relevant strategies, how decks should look, analyzing commons, and how cards are different from similar cards in other limited formats. Patreon: patreon.com/samstablepodcast Coaching: https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

Lobstercon Top 4 Recap: 287 Player Old School 93/94 Magic: the Gathering Tournament 25.09.2026

Sam explains the card choices in "Birds and Books" in Old School and goes over sideboarding against the top 16 decks from the tournament. Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/GbBWtQPb-0qEIUpCcxmg_A Top 16 Decks: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WNPrPFQk0f5hV1OXCsM77FnGiadx2DcL Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

Pia, Aether Ascetic Changes the Color Pie 18.09.2026

Pia, Aether Ascetic might not be the strongest card--that's a question of rate, but it's going to be a tremendously impactful card because it's a unique effect that changes what green Commander decks are capable of. Sam takes a look at what this means for cEDH for several decks. Decklists: Rocco: https://moxfield.com/decks/2sk3uM5FAkerZ9d8xFWbGw Rog/Thras: https://moxfield.com/decks/Ez...

Anticipating the Speed of Pods in cEDH 11.09.2026

Sam goes over how decks in cEDH effectively vote on the length of the game in their composition and game plan, and how anticipating their interactions informs mulligan strategy. Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

Making Top Cut on My First Attempt with King T'Challa in cEDH 04.09.2026

Sam goes over King T'Challa and why this new commander is among the best decks in cEDHDecklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/TH_H5A5yDkWUm1XqopWSrQ Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

Breach the Bay and The Topdeck Invitational Recap 28.08.2026

Sam goes over a great weekend of cEDH tournaments with Rograkh/Thrasios and pickup games with Baylen, the Haymaker. Decklists: Rog/Thras: https://moxfield.com/decks/9YCfAfoHYHiEUOrLBdx4BQ Baylen: https://moxfield.com/decks/bvyfAUiUEnmmarUThwgpWw Patreon: patreon.com/samstablepodcast Coaching: https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

Exploring Fringe cEDH Decks: Monk Gyatso and Atla Palani, Nest Tender 21.08.2026

Sam dives into some decks with good win rates in tiny sample sizes to find overlooked cEDH strategies and suggests updated builds. Decklists: Atla Palani: https://moxfield.com/decks/KTIiyF3dz06s969BaP6Z2w Monk Gyatso: https://moxfield.com/decks/wy07RR0cSk2HAsM37asBlAPatreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

Baylen, the Haymaker in cEDH 14.08.2026

Sam examines several possible ways to build Baylen and goes over why this rarely played commander might be relevant thanks to the recent printings of The Cabbage Merchant, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, and four excellent new cards from The Hobbit: The Queen of Dale, Bilbo's Gambit, Gleaming Splendor, and Belladonna Took. Decklists: "Baylen": https://moxfield.com/decks/qcrzw3-6VUO-AMX...

Exploring Gleaming Splendor and Smothering Tithe in cEDH 07.08.2026

Sam talks through various approaches to taking advantage of the powerful white cards coming out in The Hobbit, examining various builds of Tymna/Thrasios and comparing them to Sissay and Nick Fury. Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minDecklists: T&T Breezecaller: https://moxfield.com/decks/fc6ULVZy-UCN9gOPeYXqqA T&T Draw Engines: https://moxfi...

Chromatic Sphere in Premodern Bant Control 31.07.2026

Sam Black talks about exploring Bant Control in Premodern and why Chromatic Sphere could be an overlooked staple in the format. Gush Tithe: https://moxfield.com/decks/Mja_b2XT_EWfTRHC26T_aw Predict Medallion: https://moxfield.com/decks/3_35DSvOpk2ZOWt9JbMPdg Chromatic Control: https://moxfield.com/decks/NmlkmXQJO0iGV7JCbQG8NQ Predict Medallion w/Sphere: https://moxfield.com/decks/dbSfAdw__XycXIxh4...

Squirrel Girl is Transformative in Simic Rog Thras 24.07.2026

Sam Black explores a new build of Rograkh Thrasios for cEDH in Magic: The Gathering that takes advantage of Squirrel Girl's ability to allow for compact wins that don't require Gaea's Cradle to streamline the deck. Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/9YCfAfoHYHiEUOrLBdx4BQ Patreon: patreon.com/samstablepodcast Coaching: https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min Upcoming Events: Use disc...

Super Skrull ft Zirda, the Dawnwaker, Introducing 5c NGC (No Good Cards) 17.07.2026

Sam Black goes over a take on Super Skrull with Zirda as a companion. Is it worth forgoing many of the best cards in cEDH to get this powerful pair in the command zone? Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/2YZdRIIyPkevwsNztpQMuw Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excalibu...

Reviewing Mike Nykyforchyn's Ashaya cEDH Deck 10.07.2026

Sam Black goes over the strengths, strategy, and metagame positioning of Ashaya, Soul of the Wild as a commander in Magic: The Gathering cEDH Mike's decklist (with detailed primer): https://moxfield.com/decks/pFqscIsxAUG7iq6DjSgQRA Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcast Coaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min Upcoming Events: Use discount code Black for $5 off all events below https://w...

Winning Marvel Team Sealed Spotlight: Las Vegas 03.07.2026

Sam discusses Marvel Super Heroes Team Sealed and goes over the builds that lead to winning Spotlight Series: Las Vegas for Magic: The Gathering Limited. Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Columbus July 25th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/...

Marvelous New Combos in The Wandering Minstrel 26.06.2026

Sam examines new combos enabled by cards from Marvel Super Heroes that pair with other existing combos into a layered combo shell supported by Lurrus with The Wandering Minstrel as a commander in Magic: the Gathering's cEDH. Decklist (updated slightly after recording): https://moxfield.com/decks/IPWeAQddHn-Xmn37_Cx1bg Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhbla...

The Best Marvel Super Heroes Cards for cEDH 20.06.2026

Sam Black goes over ever Marvel Super Heroes card that matters in cEDH for Magic: the Gathering Card list: https://moxfield.com/decks/xpRcdwEcH06ZVAJPeE-_DA Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Pittsburgh July 11-12:https://www.excaliburevents.net/e...

Crystal, Inhuman Princess in cEDH 12.06.2026

Sam looks at two different ways to build around the upcoming Marvel card Crystal, Inhuman Princess in Magic: The Gathering's cEDH Decklists: https://moxfield.com/decks/yQZyf6KzPU2UxsNLGJ0s-Q https://moxfield.com/decks/1s4VFkwn_0SJfdy5mulmxg Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttp...

Brewing Jaheira Clan Crafter with Jase Sanders 05.06.2026

Sam and Jase discuss Jaheira Clan Crafter for Magic: The Gathering's cEDH. Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/n3aUk1Ii_UCKDz2BkAC6ew Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Pittsburgh July 11-12:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/pittsburgh-c...

Live Tuning RogThras for cEDH 29.05.2026

Sam Black compares builds of RogThras so synthesize and updated list after testing was cut short by illness and discusses reasoning for divergent approaches to this deck for Magic: The Gathering's cEDH Izzet Guildmage Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/BHoqsj5p0UulLtmVDIcgcQ Talismans Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/rfFpVgY3DUulXifYDJJsUg Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:htt...

Hunting Grounds Terra in cEDH 22.05.2026

Sam Black looks at the best way to use Hunting Grounds to trump interaction in cEDH for Magic: The Gathering Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/Qoy2TXEOBU-aHNQ4hLSVzw Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Pittsburgh July 11-12:https://www.excalibur...

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