Commander Theory

We chat with Andy and Kyle from the Legendary Creature podcast and share stories about our most memorable games, from big plays to big personalities.You can listen to Legendary Creature here, watch their videos here, follow them on Twitter here, or support them on Patreon here!Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr, Twitter, and YouTube for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, we expand on our previous episode quantifying color power level in Commander by focusing on the power level of multicolor identities.We encourage you to listen to the previous episode on the subject or read its companion article before you listen to this one.Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In the third episode in this series on budget decks, Nick and Zak talk about the best budget commanders in white/black, black/green, green/blue, blue/red, and red/white. Decks discussed in this episode:Karlov of the Ghost CouncilHapatra, Vizier of PoisonsHogaak, Arisen NecropolisSavra, Queen of the GolgariEdric, Spymaster of TrestKruphix, God of HorizonsBrudiclad, Telchor EngineerJhoira, Weatherlight CaptainMizzix of the IzmagnusFeather, the RedeemedFollow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the banning of Oko in Brawl on Magic Arena, touching on whether the ban was warranted, which decks stand to gain or lose from the banning, and what cards will replace Oko in the decks that lost him.Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the many new Commander products announced for 2020, including the Ikoria Commander precons, the Zendikar Rising Commander precons, Commander Collection: Green, and Commander Legends. They speculate on what impact these products are likely to have on the format, what cards are likely to be reprinted in Commander Collection: Green, and what characters and mechanics are likely to get new legendary creatures in Commander Legends.Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In honor of the release of Brawl on Magic Arena, Nick and Zak share their perspective on the current Brawl metagame, the format's most promising decks, potential format staples, and how to play Brawl without getting stung by the format's rotation.Decks discussed in this episode: Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner BrawlFollow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss what causes bad games of Commander and how players can shape their decks and their metagames to prevent them.Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, we share our expectations for Unsanctioned, the new silver-bordered product coming this February, and evaluate the new face cards being released in Game Night 2019.Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, we set about quantifying color power level and offering suggestions for how Wizards could promote color balance in Commander.This episode has a companion article that dives a little deeper into the topic; we recommend reading it if you'd like to learn more.Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, we team up with Charlotte Sable, level 3 judge and member of the Commander Advisory Group, to evaluate fan-submitted custom commanders aimed at filling in the gaps in Commander's tribal archetypes.Follow Charlotte on Twitter and Tumblr to talk about Commander or ask rules questions!Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this bonus episode, we discuss how to build around the three silver-bordered legendary creatures in the new Magic/My Little Pony crossover product Ponies: the Galloping.Decks discussed in this episode:RarityFollow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

While we were off enjoying ourselves at MagicFest Vegas, we made some time to chat with Shivam Bhatt, member of the Commander Advisory Group and co-host of the Commanderin' podcast, about his banning philosophy and his thoughts on Commander variants like Brawl and Oathbreaker.Share your thoughts with Shivam on Twitter and listen to his podcast, Commanderin'!Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the new commanders and non-legendary cards from the final week of Throne of Eldraine spoilers.Text Set ReviewDecks discussed in this episode:Torbran, Thane of Red FellFollow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the new commanders and non-legendary cards from the second week of Throne of Eldraine spoilers.Decks discussed in this episode:Legendary Creature's Syr Konrad Lantern ControlKenrith, the Returned KingEmry, Lurker of the LochSyr Carah, the BoldGrumgully, the GenerousFollow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the new mechanics, cards, and legendary creatures from the first week of Throne of Eldraine spoilers.Decks discussed in this episode:Alela, Artful ProvocateurChulane, Teller of TalesKorvold, Fae-Cursed KingSyr Gwyn, Hero of AshvaleFollow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick and Zak look at EDHREC rankings of all the ally color commanders in the format to find out which commanders are being slept on by the majority of Commander players. Decks discussed in this episode:Rasputin DreamweaverCircu Citadel ComboRamses OverdarkLyzolda, the Blood WitchAtarka, World RenderSaffi EriksdotterFollow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

We met up with Ryan and Brando from Commander Cookout while we were all at the biggest Commander event of the year: MagicFest Las Vegas. In this episode, we share some of the best stories from the event, as well as what we learned about the format as we played against scores of players from across the United States and Canada.Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Follow Commander Cookout on Twitter and support them on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss how to hold Commander's leadership accountable, Commander's competitive advantages and disadvantages relative to other formats, and how Commander's leaders can maintain or strengthen those advantages and mitigate those disadvantages to ensure Commander remains the #1 format for casual multiplayer Magic.Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick, Zak, and Alex complete their discussion of which cards and commanders from the Commander 2019 precons are likely to make an impact on the format.Decks discussed in this episode:Chainer, Nightmare AdeptGreven, Predator CaptainAtla Palani, Nest TenderPramikon, Sky RampartSupport the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

In this episode, Nick, Zak, and Alex discuss the face commanders from the new Commander precons and the other new cards spoiled at Gencon 2019.Decks discussed in this episode:Anje FalkenrathGerrard, Weatherlight HeroGhired, Conclave ExileKadena, Slinking SorcererSupport the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show!The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)