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Jund. A classic color combination and powerful strategy. One of the oldest in the book if you want to out-value, out-race and out-beat your opponent. Come hear about it in its most recent form with Disa the Res... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 443 – Assissin’s Creed (NOT) Set Review

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Between yesterday's CCO Pre-Show and today's (not) set review, we've got it all packed in! Join us for our favorite mechanics, cards, and legendary creatures from Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed. Huge tha... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 442 – Universes Beyond Ass Creed – First Look

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On June's bonus CCO, we're taking our first look at Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed. Brando knows everything and Ryan knows nothing. Join us if you land anywhere in between! Huge thank you to our sponsors... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 441 – The Necrobloom – MH3 All-Star

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June 26, 2024
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Is The Necrobloom the most powerful legendary creature from Modern Horizons 3? The History of the Dredge mechanic would certainly help us believe that. Come see how wacky this card can get! Huge thank you to... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 440 – Modern Horizons 3 Commander Precon Upgrade Guides

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June 18, 2024
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The final new product review for Modern Horizons 3 comes by way of a total precon breakdown and buyer's guide-(ish). Complete with upgrade recommendations! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Onlin... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 439 – Modern Horizons 3 Commander Set Review and Box Opening

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June 11, 2024
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We're all-the-way into the weeds on Modern Horizons 3! Join us for a Commander Precon Premium Edition and a full product review. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 438 – Modern Horizons 3 Legendary Creature Review

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June 4, 2024
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We're kicking off Modern Horizons 3! This is the most exciting set of 2024 and man-o-man, does it have some bangers! Join us as we look at every single new legendary creature from Moddy-Ho-Ho-Ho! Huge thank ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 437 – CommandFest Vancouver Recap

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June 3, 2024
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On May's bonus CCO, we recap CommandFest Vancouver and go deep on Brando's first vacation ever! Additionally, we've got some funny stories and a very important announcement for Las Vegas and Calgary CCO Experie... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 436 – Is Secret Lair Lazy?

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May 28, 2024
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With the new season, we usher in a new Secret Lair Super Drop. Does this one feel a little different? Do you like it? Do we like it? Or, does it feel cheap? Does it feel low-effort? Does it feel lazy. Come hear... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 435 – Every Card is One Word

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May 22, 2024
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Over the last few weeks we have been lamenting over all the words on cards. Today, that all changes. Every card in this deck has a one-word name. We have a ton of fun with this one! Huge thank you to our spo... Read More...
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