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Duskmourn November Giveaway!

Ian Mikita
November 4, 2024
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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 458 – Duskmourn Precon Legends and Criticism

Commander Cookout
September 27, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
September's bonus episode of CCO ushers in the remainder of the new Duskmourn legends and provides some much needed criticism on the Duskmourn precons. Join us to hear our thoughts. https://youtu.be/O9wJXRke... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 252 – Are Precons a Bad Thing?

Ryan Peneff
August 16, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
It's been twelve years since we got our first precons! I think the time has finally come to give my expanded thoughts on how I think they've affected the format of Commander. Join me! Support on Patreon,... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 245 – The Hosts of Mordor Upgrade Session

Ryan Peneff
June 28, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I break down, and then rebuild, the Hosts of Mordor Commander precon. Come listen to my theories about the deck, as it is out of the box. Then, potential includes and cuts. I finish with my (slightly... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 194: Commander Product Comparison

Ryan Peneff
June 22, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, we revisit Commander's Arsenal from 2012 and compare it with the more recent Commander Collection: Green and Black. Which products have stood the test of time? Which one's are better bang for your bu... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 312: Baldur’s Gate – Do Precons Stink Now?

Commander Cookout
June 15, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we continue the hype for Commander Legends 2. If one can get hyped for Precons... Do they stink now? Do they provide the building blocks for newer players? Are they good ways to build collections? Do... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 256: Forgotten Realms Precon Review

Commander Cookout
July 27, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
CCO's final week of Forgotten Realms reviews is now! Join us to hear our full thoughts on the Forgotten Realms Commander precon decks, new cards, reprints and the color white's achievements! Huge thank you t... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 254: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Legendary Review w/ D&D Lore

Commander Cookout
July 13, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
Join us as we kick off a new campaign and head into The Forgotten Realms! We start off with some initial thoughts and cover the cards and D&D lore behind a ton of the new legendary creatures from Adventures... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 116: Hogaak, ElfBall Decktech

Ryan Peneff
February 26, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum, Decklists
Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! https://youtu.be/ucb38IFJ8SA GaakBall   CommanderHogaak, Arisen Necropolis Creature (43)1 x Abomination of Llanowar1... Read More...

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