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Commander ad Populum, Ep 330 – Playing Someone Else’s Deck

Ryan Peneff
March 21, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I tackle two topics. Playing someone else's deck is the first. The second, the age-old question: How many extra turn spells is too many?! Tune in to Commander ad Populum 330 for the expanded thoughts... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 391 – Talion, the Kindly Lord – cEDH Lite

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September 5, 2023
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Our first Wilds of Eldraine decktech is one for the ages. We aim to tackle the subtle and complex issues that arise when moving away from cEDH towards casual Commander, and vise versa. Join us. Huge thank yo... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 370 – Wrexial the Risen Deep Lord of the Rings Deck!

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May 10, 2023
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We're kicking off Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth coverage with what could be the final Lord of the Rings theme deck ever to not include any Lord of the Rings cards. We're so excited to cover the upcom... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 222: De-tuning Decks to Play Them More Often

Ryan Peneff
January 11, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I take a look at a listener email and outline the ways he detuned a Commander deck as a means to play it more often. I relate his experience to my own Balthor the Defiled deck and how it was getting ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 330: Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator – Dimir Burn

Commander Cookout
September 27, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
Dominaria season is rounded out nicely with this week's decktech: a Dimir Burn deck. Yes, you read that correctly. Come see how we burn out opponents to the ground with blue and black spells! Huge thank you ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: One of the Most Underrated Tribes | Modern MTG Dimir Zombies

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June 15, 2022
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You can't keep a Zombie down; Geralf's Messenger has Undying and Gravecrawler can be cast from the graveyard! Soul Diviner can draw cards off the counters we have on our permanents like Aether Vial or Carri... Read More...

Into the Arena: Tuning Ninjas and Enchantments!

Dawson Reynolds
February 25, 2022
Decklists, Into the Arena
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty has been out on Arena for a little while now and its impact on Standard is starting to be seen. It seems that the metagame has changed quite a bit in the last few weeks, and a number of n... Read More...

Into the Arena: Brewing with Neon Dynasty!

Dawson Reynolds
February 11, 2022
Decklists, Into the Arena, Standard
Are you looking to play Standard with Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty decks but don’t know where to start? Today I’ll be looking at two brand new decks for Standard that are heavily inspired by the recently-released set... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 287: Satoru Umezawa – Fatty Boom Booms

Commander Cookout
January 18, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week take our first look at one of the new commanders from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Join us for some old-school ninja fun with a new card-advantage engine twist! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Ga... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 277: Toxrill, the Corrosive Slime Wave!

Commander Cookout
November 23, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, join us for the Crimson Vow Slime Wave! We're back at it with a fresh new Toxrill, the Corrosive deck. Let's get goopy! If you'd like to take part in supporting our Kickstarter, please check it al... Read More...
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