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Commander ad Populum, Ep 297 – Grima Wurmtongue – Rawdog Decktech

Ryan Peneff
July 11, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
After weeks of mentioning it, many playtests and even a few live-action games, we're finally covering my budget, raw dog, no sleeves, Grima Wormtongue Aristocrats deck! Join me for what actually turned into a p... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 356 – Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold Decktech

Commander Cookout
February 21, 2023
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Are Mites the most efficient creature ever? Do they pack enough punch to win Commander games? Does Orzhov have enough backup to win without combos, aristocrats or black mana packages? Find out our thoughts toda... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 296: Breaking the Mono-Black Mold with Yawgmoth

Commander Cookout
March 15, 2022
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We're back with our series on Breaking the Mold of mono-colors. Join us as we take a look at an Arist-NO-crats deck. That is, a Yawgmoth, Thran Physician deck that includes zero aristocrat-style cards in the li... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: Death’s Peasants

Ben Iverach-Brereton
February 28, 2022
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For years I've been treating Artisan* Commander as a deck-building restriction. I've always enjoyed the challenge of putting together a list that can hold its own at the table without using any rare or mythic r... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 293: Breaking the Mono-Red Mold

Commander Cookout
February 22, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
We're back to Breaking the mold! This week, Mono-red. What does every red deck look like? Is that something you're interested in? is it powerful? Is it expensive? We answer all these questions and more as we ta... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: MTG Modern Aristocrats Deck (Bourgeois Gods)

Nikachu
December 28, 2021
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Ever wonder how to construct Aristocrats in Modern? Perhaps with some indestructible Gods is the answer! Here's the creature deck built around sacrifice for value. Creature4 x Carrion Feede... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 140: Rakdos, Lord of Riots Decktech

Ryan Peneff
June 12, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
It's all about going fast and doing big damage to all your opponents. After you do that, land your commander and start the graveyard combo scrap train! That's how Rakdos rolls! Welcome to another deck tech f... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 97: Tayam, Luminous Enigma Decktech

Ryan Peneff
November 21, 2020
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! Now, officially on YouTube! Head over and check things out. There're decktechs, altered art card tutorials and the first episodes of C... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 94: Kenrith | Shirei Hidden Commander Decktech

Ryan Peneff
November 8, 2020
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! Now, officially on YouTube! Head over and check things out. There're decktechs, altered art card tutorials and the first episodes of C... Read More...

MTG Jeff: Poison-Tip Aristocrats – Abzan Historic Aristocrats Deck

MTG JEFF
September 16, 2019
Decklists, MTG Arena
Here is my new favorite "Historic" deck there is. I hope you enjoy the deck & gameplay! Creatures4 x Dauntless Bodyguard4 x Knight of the Ebon Legion2 x Vampire of the Dire Moon4 x Remorseful Cleric4 x... Read More...
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