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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 470 – How Much of a Bad Thing is Good?

Commander Cookout
December 19, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
How much is too much when it comes to certain EDH strategies? For some, you can get away with a splash here or there. For others, you need to go all in. Sometimes, it's possible to go too far by accident. Come ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 434 – ULTRA BUDGET Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia

Commander Cookout
May 14, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
With the success of last week's budget deck, we decided to crank it up! And by up, we mean down. Come check out all the synergies, card advantage and beatz in one of the most budget decks we've ever done on Com... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 334: Trazyn the Infinite

Commander Cookout
October 18, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we go infinite! Join us for a Warhammer 40K-inspired Mono-Black deck filled to the brim with infinite combos! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of y... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 328: Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Lich Combo

Commander Cookout
September 14, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
We all know what this is. Ryan's favorite mono-color. Ryan's favorite type of deck. That's right! A dirty stinkin' Mono-Black Combo deck where we probably just die if we don't win on the spot. Join us! MUAHAHAH... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 134: Project Nightmare Fuel – A Shirei Decktech

Ryan Peneff
May 15, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! This week, Project Nightmare Fuel. A 100% altered art deck that features dark (anti) religious and Phyrexian iconography to the max! ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 125: Mono-Black Golos Decktech

Ryan Peneff
April 4, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! https://youtu.be/NZLXGJIq_qI 50 Shades of Black by Roxistence   Commander1 x Golos, Tireless Pilgrim1 x Urbo... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Ban List Rundown – Black

Nikachu
March 11, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Modern
Today we rank banned Modern black cards (and Second Sunrise) from most broken to unbannable. https://youtu.be/ZIjzDEws7jo Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 229: Sarulf, Realm Eater Control

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February 16, 2021
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Hello and welcome to another very special episode of Commander Cookout Podcast! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here:... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 212: Commander Legends Set Review pt. 2 – Does Green Get Better?

Commander Cookout
November 13, 2020
Commander, Commander Cookout, Decklists
Hello and welcome to another very special episode of Commander Cookout Podcast! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them h... Read More...

MTG Jeff: War of the Discard – Mono-Black Davriel Discard Deck in WAR Standard

MTG JEFF
May 19, 2019
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, MTG Arena, Standard
War of the Spark gave us a few more pieces to the Discard Drain deck. It is still a janky deck, but it is super fun when it goes off. I hope you enjoy the deck & gameplay! MTG Jeff: War of the Discard ... Read More...

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