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Commander Theory

Expert analysis of the Commander format of Magic: the Gathering

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Best Budget Commanders, Part 1: Monocolor

Best Budget Commanders, Part 1: Monocolor

In the first episode in a new series, Nick and Zak talk about the best budget commanders in monowhite, monoblue, monobla... Read more

10 Feb 2019

1hr 8mins

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The Most Underplayed Commanders, Part 1

The Most Underplayed Commanders, Part 1

In this episode, Nick and Zak look at EDHREC rankings of all the monocolor commanders in the format to find out which co... Read more

8 Jul 2019

55mins

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The Most Underplayed Commanders, Part 2: Ally Pairs

The Most Underplayed Commanders, Part 2: Ally Pairs

In this episode, Nick and Zak look at EDHREC rankings of all the ally color commanders in the format to find out which c... Read more

2 Sep 2019

39mins

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Best Budget Commanders, Part 3: Enemy Colors

Best Budget Commanders, Part 3: Enemy Colors

In the third episode in this series on budget decks, Nick and Zak talk about the best budget commanders in white/black, ... Read more

12 Nov 2019

1hr 9mins

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The Most Underplayed Cards in Commander, Part 1

The Most Underplayed Cards in Commander, Part 1

In this episode, Nick and Zak dig through EDHREC data to determine which cards have the biggest mismatch between their p... Read more

10 Mar 2019

37mins

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Quantifying Color Power Level in Commander

Quantifying Color Power Level in Commander

In this episode, we set about quantifying color power level and offering suggestions for how Wizards could promote color... Read more

14 Oct 2019

55mins

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Less Broken Builds for Busted Commanders

Less Broken Builds for Busted Commanders

In this episode, we look at a few of the bogeymen of the format and offer some more prosocial builds that'll lead to fun... Read more

2 Dec 2019

33mins

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Command Zone Gameplay Data

Command Zone Gameplay Data

The Command Zone recently released data from hundreds of Commander games, which included variables such as deck color id... Read more

3 Dec 2018

1hr 12mins

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Our Decks!

Our Decks!

In this episode, Nick and Zak talk about their first Commander decks, what type of gameplay they enjoy, and what they're... Read more

19 May 2019

59mins

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8-Mana Game Enders

8-Mana Game Enders

In this episode, Nick and Zak define the characteristics of a win condition in Commander and provide examples for each c... Read more

12 May 2019

54mins

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Battlebond Set Review

Battlebond Set Review

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss which cards in Battlebond are going to make an impact on Commander.Support the sho... Read more

12 Jul 2018

56mins

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Best Budget Commanders, Part 2: Ally Colors

Best Budget Commanders, Part 2: Ally Colors

In the second episode in this series on budget decks, Nick and Zak talk about the best budget commanders in white/blue, ... Read more

18 Feb 2019

59mins

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Almost There Commanders

Almost There Commanders

In this episode, Nick and Zak examine commanders who look appealing on the surface, but once you dig in might not offer ... Read more

1 Apr 2020

43mins

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A Strategic Plan for Commander

A Strategic Plan for Commander

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss how to hold Commander's leadership accountable, Commander's competitive advantages... Read more

19 Aug 2019

52mins

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What Leads to Bad Games (and How to Avoid Them)

What Leads to Bad Games (and How to Avoid Them)

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss what causes bad games of Commander and how players can shape their decks and their... Read more

21 Oct 2019

29mins

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C18 Commanders and First Impressions

C18 Commanders and First Impressions

Nick and Zak discuss the successes and opportunities for improvement present in the 2018 Commander precons. They also sh... Read more

5 Aug 2018

1hr 38mins

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What Makes a Good Commander?

What Makes a Good Commander?

In this episode, Nick and Zak talk about what characteristics of commanders make for fun gameplay and what traits will l... Read more

4 Mar 2019

31mins

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The Best Commanders for Each Tribe, Part 1

The Best Commanders for Each Tribe, Part 1

In this episode, Nick and Zak dig through the most popular tribes in Commander, highlighting the best commanders for eac... Read more

10 Mar 2020

34mins

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Modern Horizons Set Review, Part 1

Modern Horizons Set Review, Part 1

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss which cards from the first week of Modern Horizons spoilers are likely to have an ... Read more

28 May 2019

2hr 46mins

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How We Build Decks ft. Klothys, God of Destiny

How We Build Decks ft. Klothys, God of Destiny

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the post-Christmas trickle of spoilers from Theros: Beyond Death and walk you thro... Read more

31 Dec 2019

47mins

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