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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 301: The Secrets of Commander

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With CCO 301, we kick off a new Arc of episodes. We call it, The Secrets of Commander! In this Arc we're looking at all the things that make Commander the format that it is and share some of our revelations ove... Read More...

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Magic has always had a close history with Dungeons & Dragons, even long before Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, so it's not surprising that people would find creative ways of combining the two games. In ... Read More...

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Enchantress has mostly been built like a prison deck; but what if it went aggro? New 1-drops like Generous Visitor are begging to grow with enchantments to smash the opponent like a champion! Let's see how Neon Dynasty upgrades this deck! Cr... Read More...

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Ever want to relax and bash face? That's what this Modern Gruul Stompy deck is meant to do! Cast giant creatures that Modern's removal is not prepared for and attack in a primal way. No need to think, thi... Read More...

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We may be getting out of winter in the Canadian Prairies but what's wrong with one last hurrah for the cold?! This week, we delve into Ice Age. Like all Retro Set Remixes, we take a look at some of the behind t... Read More...

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We've made it to 300! This week, we celebrate with everything that CCONation has asked us for: An address to the format of Commander. Our take on the format's health. How we made it this far, and of course, the state of Ryan's Zada, Hedron Grinder deck! Hug... Read More...

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It's confirmed: March of Otherworldly Light is a Modern staple. It looks like a perfect fit for Merfolk; holding up counterspells or removal. March is a clean answer to all Modern's 1-drops and all other non-land permanents! Companion1 x Yorion, Sky... Read More...

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This week, we revisit process-oriented thinking and how Magic has taught it to us. Or, for some, how we've applied process-oriented thinking to our Magic game play and decision making. Welcome to another ver... Read More...
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