The Bite Sized MTG Podcast

What actually is game theory in cEDH—and how do top players use it to win more games? In this episode, we’re joined by Kyzr and VarrakS to break down the fundamentals of game theory in competitive EDH. From threat assessment and table politics to bluffing, risk evaluation, and understanding player incentives, we explore how small decisions can have massive impacts on your win rate. Whether you’re...

Today I’m joined by Zach Adler and Max P as we tackle a topic that every cEDH player runs into but rarely talks about enough—how to avoid draws. From slow play and stalled board states to complicated stack interactions and endgame decision-making, we break down why draws happen and what you can actually do to prevent them. Whether you’re in a tournament setting or grinding games with your pod, und...

Today we’re diving into one of the most explosive commanders in cEDH — Etali, Primal Conqueror — and I’m joined by Julian S to break down how this terrifying dinosaur is making waves in the format. Etali brings raw power, speed, and chaos to the table, and Julian has been putting in the work to refine the list into a serious contender. In this deck tech we go through the core game plan, key card c...

Today I’m joined by Jase to break down one of the newest cEDH partner pairings: Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh + Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker—but with a twist. In this episode, we dive into the “No Bad Cards” philosophy and what it means when applied to Rograkh/Ishai. Instead of relying on narrow or situational pieces, this approach focuses on cards that are individually powerful, flexible, and impactful...

Today we’re diving deep into the world of competitive EDH from a side we don’t always get to hear — the judges. I’m joined by certified judges Michael “Punchy” and Alex Lien to talk about what it’s really like officiating high-level cEDH events. We break down common rules misunderstandings, slow play, communication pitfalls, judge calls at competitive REL, and what players should know before sitti...

Fresh off his Royal Rumble cEDH win, Niall Kelly joins us to break down his tournament-winning Tymna / Halana list. 🏆🔥In this deck tech, we cover the key card choices, combat-focused pressure, win lines, mulligan philosophy, and the meta calls that helped him take down one of the toughest events of the year. If you want real insight into how this partner pairing wins at the highest level of cEDH...

What does it actually take to become a well-rounded cEDH player? In this episode, Bite Sized MTG sits down with Logan from Critical cEDH to break down the skills, habits, and mindset that separate good players from consistently great ones. We go beyond decklists and talk about real improvement—game sense, threat assessment, meta awareness, and how to grow no matter what deck you’re piloting. Wheth...

Today we interview the top 4 pod of The Royal Rumble! Today we are interviewing the winner of The Royal Rumble ft Niall Kelly. How his swiss went and how his Tymna Halana deck was! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cEDH interviews, gameplay, and deck techs.---Join the Bite Sized Patreon for Exclusive Perks: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiteSizedMTG/membership---Check Out the C...

Today we are interviewing the winner of The Royal Rumble ft Niall Kelly. How his swiss went and how his Tymna Halana deck was! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cEDH interviews, gameplay, and deck techs. ---Join the Bite Sized Patreon for Exclusive Perks: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiteSizedMTG/membership ---Check Out the California Circuit🌴 Register for the Circuit: https:...

In this special episode, we sit down with all four competitors from the final pod of the Breach the Bay cEDH Tournament to break down the games, the plays, and the pressure of navigating one of the most stacked events in the format. We dive into:🔥 Pod dynamics and table politics in the finals🧠 Key turning points and misplays📋 Deck choices and tournament prep🏆 What it takes to make a deep run a...

Today we’re breaking down Vivi in cEDH with the minds behind one of the spiciest lists in the format. Joined by Paul and Alex “ALien”, the brewers who built this deck from the ground up, plus Julian, who piloted Vivi to victory and took down the Cosmic Crown $10K, we dive deep into how and why this list works at the highest level. We cover:• The core game plan and win conditions• Key card choices...

Today we’re breaking down cEDH from the ground up with Wayne and DJLynx. Whether you’re brand new to competitive Commander or you’ve been hovering around the edges wondering if cEDH is for you, this episode is the perfect place to start. We cover what actually defines cEDH, how it differs from casual Commander, common misconceptions, and what you should expect when sitting down at a competitive ta...

Today I’m joined by the winner of Cosmic Crown on ViVi, Julian "Sunglasses" Silva! Julian took down the Cosmic Crown, battling through a stacked field of competition to claim the title. In this video, we go over his run, the key decisions that mattered, and how he secured the Cosmic Crown on ViVi .---Julian's InfoDecklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/lLGlJz_AKkaAdofmeJqq6A Coaching: h...

Today I’m joined by GlacialCity on Brewing Fringe as we dive into the decks he’s been building for TEDH. In this episode, we focus on his Rowan and Niv-Mizzet lists, breaking down the ideas behind the builds and how they adapt to high-powered tables. We dig into the decision-making, deck construction choices, and in-game adjustments that go into piloting these strategies in a competitive TEDH envi...

Today I’m joined once again by Hebrew Hercules and JB as we continue our deep dive into what it takes to become a top level cEDH player. In Part 3 of this series, we build on the foundations from the earlier episodes and dig further into the mindset, decision-making, and adjustments that separate strong players from truly elite ones. This is part of an ongoing multi-part series, so let us know wha...

In this video, we take a deep dive into one of the most dominant commanders in the competitive Commander format, Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy. Joined by Evan “Freedom Waffle” Pierce and Tino “Syreno” Kornitzky, we break down Kinnan’s power level, consistency, speed, interaction, and place in the current cEDH meta. Whether you’re piloting Kinnan, preparing to play against it, or just trying to understand...

I’m joined by Zethis to explore Eldrazi Dev, the ultimate tool for getting better at cEDH. From powerful mulligan assistance to advanced features like puzzle challenges and pod composition, we break down how to use this tool to sharpen your game and make smarter decisions at the table.---Zethis' InfoX:  @EldraziDev  Website: https://mulligan.eldrazi.dev---Check Out the California Circuit🌴 Reg...

I’m joined once again by VarrakS, one of the most consistent and respected players in the Ohio cEDH scene, as we continue exploring the human side of competitive Commander. In Part 2, we go deeper into real table dynamics — evolving politics, shifting threat assessment, and how top players adapt their decisions and communication as the game unfolds. Winning in cEDH isn’t just about tight lines; it...

Today I’m joined by Hebrew Hercules and JB to give our perspective on how to become a top level player. This is going to be part of a multi part series so let us know if you enjoy this kind of content!---Link to the Dargo Discord: https://discord.gg/SHqMkpvb26---Check Out the California Circuit🌴 Register for the Circuit: https://californiaedhcircuit.com/become-a-partner/---💬 This Week’s Giveaway...

Today I'm joined by the winner of Frenzy at the Falls, Joe Holland! Joe won this 235 player tournament on Rograkh Thrasios, marking the biggest tournament win for this deck to date. In this video we go over his run, his deck, and how he won Frenzy amidst a stacked field of competition. ---Joe's Info Linktree: https://linktr.ee/themostjoeDecklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/F032Q3sdDE2siga9...

Today I’m joined by VarrakS, one of the most consistent and respected players in the Ohio cEDH scene, for a deep dive into a topic almost no one talks about: the human side of cEDH.This episode breaks down why winning games isn’t just about perfect sequencing or flawless deck tech — it’s about self-awareness, table politics, threat assessment, and playing to your natural strengths. If you want to...

Today’s Bite Sized video dives into advanced stack dynamics, following up on our first video which went over the basics of winning the stack war (You can watch that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QGP_SLWcVs&t=1073s)In this episode, we’ll:- Break down real cEDH stack scenarios and priority passes- Talk about how to win the stack *before* it starts by planning your interaction- Show when...

Today I'm joined by Blake and Chase of Casting Cost CEDH to discuss the meta, political empathy, and much much more. This was just a fun discussion between three guys who love to yap about CEDH. Make sure to stick around until the end of the video to see how you can win this week's giveaway! Subscribe to Casting Cost and show them some love: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUE4nOxto9Usvtr...

Welcome back, everyone! In this special viewer Q&A episode, we brought back Sylvie, the winner of Fishbowl, to answer your bite-sized questions about Tymna/Dargo, her winning lines, and how she thinks through tough pods. We pulled questions straight from the comments and community and sat down with Sylvie to cover things like: How she pilots Tymna/Dargo in different pod compositionsHer thought...

Welcome back, everyone! Last week, we sat down with Sylvie — the champion of Fishbowl 6 — to talk about her incredible run with Tymna Dargo. But today, we’re taking things way deeper. In this episode, we’ve got Sylvie back with us in person to break down the real strategy behind Tymna Dargo: the lines, the sequencing, the decisions that separate a good pilot from a tournament winner. If you’ve eve...