Best Mardu Podcasts (2025)

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19 - Is Celes The Best Mardu cEDH Commander? 1:10:38

21d ago1:10:38

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Celes Is The Best Mardu Commander in cEDH. Period. Ok we don't know that yet, but according to us it is. Mark our words...Celes is going to be relevant in the upcoming meta. DECK LISTS: Ian: https://moxfield.com/decks/Cf2EUUk-DkO1P1t4CXAUMA Trevor: https://moxfield.com/decks/CeI7JfBXTUqBwXR8nLJydA SOCIALS: Twitter: https://x.com/cedhsermon Bluesky:…

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Episode 11 - 10 Hot Topics in Final Fantasy 34:05

3d ago34:05

34:05

New set! Ahead of FIN's release next week, I'm taking a look at 10 hot topics - either questions I want to answer going into set release, or things I'm most looking forward to trying. initial tier list - https://www.17lands.com/tier_list/8a24183713024103b9a9d53af1dca2ecBy Sam Pratt

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The Best Final Fantasy Cards (In the 99) | 679 2:25:30

5d ago2:25:30

2:25:30

A good Commander deck doesn’t just need a strong protagonist—the whole party’s gotta pack a punch! Today, we’re breaking down which cards from Magic’s latest set, Final Fantasy, are most worth including in the 99. How busted is the Buster Sword? How far can a Traveling Chocobo take you in a game of Commander? This set is full of new tech to level u…

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429: FIN Crash Course - Episode 429 1:34:24

5d ago1:34:24

1:34:24

FIN Crash Course | Everything You Need For Prerelease! Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re diving into our new-and-improved Crash Course for Final Fantasy! We kick things off with each host bringing five format truth predictions to the table. Then we go deep …

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20 - Ranking the Reserved List For cEDH Part 3 1:15:11

6d ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Are there any cards on the reserved list worth playing in cEDH? What if they were all legal in the commander format? Come hang with us while we discuss some hypotheticals as well as some potential real cEDH application from the reserved list in part 3 of our ongoing reserved list review.By Trevor & Ian

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Commander's Forge Episode 208 A Quick Update And Final Fantasy X 21:35

6d ago21:35

21:35

Just a quick chat and cards featuring Final Fantasy XLINKS

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Final Fantasy’s Most Powerful Commanders | 678 2:12:00

9d ago2:12:00

2:12:00

Final Fantasy is completely revealed and it is FULL of powerful legends from across the franchise’s over-30-year history! But which of these new Commander contenders are the absolute strongest? This episode, we’ve narrowed down the roster to the most playable characters. We’ll lay out the strategies and synergies you’ll need to min/max their potent…

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Is Magic The Gathering Becoming Pokémon? I CBC I S5 I EP13 #pokemon #boardgames #magicthegathering 1:30:50

9d ago1:30:50

1:30:50

🚨Don't Forget To Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsnGu3EmkRYnIgMGJKjdGw🎥 About This Video:🎉 Dive into the magic of nostalgia with our latest video discussing the NEW Magic The Gathering Final Fantasy set! 🃏✨ Join us as we explore how MTG is evolving into a phenomenon reminiscent of Pokémon. Are the crossovers enriching our gaming exper…

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Episode 10 - Sunset Strikemaster - A Tarkir Dragonstorm Retrospective 23:28

10d ago23:28

23:28

I take a look back at one of my favorite formats of the past few years! A retrospective not just on the format's vibes, but also some specific lessons we learned from TDM about limited formats in 2025. Maro's Play Booster article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/nuts-and-bolts-16-play-boosters Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdraft…

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Final Fantasy 6 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Revival Trance” | 677 1:13:55

11d ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Final Fantasy VI did a LOT with only 16 bits, but we’re here to do even more with only 10 cards! That’s right! It's time for our $50 budget upgrade guide for the new Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy “Revival Trance” (red/white/black) precon Commander deck. We’ll bring you 10 cards to add as playable characters, and the 10 you can cut from the par…

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428: FINALly Preview Season - Episode 428 1:31:38

12d ago1:31:38

1:31:38

FINALly Preview Season | First Look At Drafting Universes Beyond Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re taking our first look at the Final Fantasy Universes Beyond set! We’re discussing the new mechanics, the signpost uncommons and color pair identities, removal…

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Commander's Forge Episode 207 Finally Looking At Final Fantasy 16:46

14d ago16:46

16:46

Finally getting to sit down and look over cards from the Final Fantasy setLINKS

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Episode 9 - Stormshriek Feral - How to Win in Best of Three 35:49

17d ago35:49

35:49

This week I'm tackling a topic close to my heart - Best of Three! And not just how to sideboard. I take a look at the strategic differences between bo1 and bo3, and how to set yourself up for success in either format. LOL episode with Andrew Cuneo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDXKiF_o_YE&list=PLAGXhegLhLeixTP-sCye9muleOCu_aFfh&index=44 Play bo…

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Final Fantasy 10 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Counter Blitz” | 676 1:18:24

18d ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Ready to begin your pilgrimage across the land of Spira to defeat Sin and save the world? You’re definitely going to need the Final Fantasy X “Counter Blitz” (green/white/blue) preconstructed Commander deck from the new Universes Beyond set, Final Fantasy! To help you along the way, check out our $50 upgrade guide, showing you 10 cards to add and 1…

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Our Final Fantasy Preview Card is a BEAST 42:46

18d ago42:46

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The Final Fantasy + MTG crossover is going to be huge… TITANIC even! And today we’re summoning an equally enormous preview card: “Summon: Titan!” It could leave a massive footprint in multiple formats, so if you don’t want to get stomped, you need to be in the know. Come find out what this cool new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy saga does! -------…

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427: 50 TDM Takes in 50 Minutes - Episode 427 1:05:20

19d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

50 TDM Takes in 50 Minutes | Tarkir Dragonstorm Spreads Its Wings Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re saying goodbye to Tarkir Dragonstorm with our usual rundown of biggest hits, hottest takes, power rankings, awards winners and more! So, set the timer for 50…

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Nuestra Experiencia En @prcomiccon I CBC I S5 I EP12 I @CulturaSecuencial #pokemon #boardgames 38:15

22d ago38:15

38:15

🚨Don't Forget To Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsnGu3EmkRYnIgMGJKjdGw🎥 About This Video:¡Bienvenidos a nuestro emocionante resumen del Puerto Rico Comic, donde compartimos nuestra increíble experiencia como invitados de The Dungeon Experience, gracias a la invitación de Cultura Secuencial! 🎉 Únete a nosotros mientras exploramos lo me…

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Final Fantasy 14 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Scions & Spellcraft” | 675 1:19:12

24d ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Ready to go from MMO to MTG? Now you can with the new FFXIV Esper (white/blue/black) precon deck “Scions & Spellcraft” from the latest Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy set! We’re here to save you some time loot-farming by providing you with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your party and 10 to remove, so that the next time yo…

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Episode 8 - Stormscale Scion - Tarkir Grab Bag p2 28:08

24d ago28:08

28:08

Another grab bag! This week, I into depth on the allied color pairs, and round it out with some discussion on various rares and mythics.By Sam Pratt

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Final Fantasy 7 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Limit Break” | 674 1:11:04

26d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

BOOM! No, that’s not a Mako reactor exploding, it’s Final Fantasy 7 busting out of Midgar and into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Today, we’re bringing you our upgrade guide for the brand new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy 7 “Limit Break” (white/red/green) Commander precon deck. Equip Cloud, Tifa, Aerith and the rest of Avalanche with 10 cards…

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426: The Eye of the Storm - Episode 426 1:10:05

26d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

The Eye of the Storm | The Off-Script Decks of TDM Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re looking at how to get the MOST out of your Tarkir Dragonstorm drafts. When Boros or Temur are open, it’s smooth sailing ahead, but what happens when you’re at a table where…

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Commander's Forge Episode 206 Talkin About Colors And A Frog God 21:40

27d ago21:40

21:40

Just a quick chat about colors I like and a look at a deck that's almost doneLINKS

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18 - Understanding Decks With Unique Combos: Magda and Tayam - The cEDH Sermon 1:35:11

28d ago1:35:11

1:35:11

Ian and Trevor have done their research on Magda and Tayam and are now ready to discuss how they operate. They are both unique decks that don't have the typical Thassa's Oracle or Breach lines. Sometimes these combos can be intimidating for new or unfamiliar players. We break things down in an easy to understand (hopefully) discussion. To be clear,…

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Episode 7 - Poised Practitioner - Tarkir Grab Bag 26:21

1M ago26:21

26:21

Grab bag episode! Come take a look at some hidden gems in late-format Tarkir Dragonstorm. BeersSC's "The 100% definitive way to draft Boros" - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vpHhVf4UpB_7ip7oXscsM6qPL-5nxME-nVbHeCuWlEs/edit?tab=t.0 WR Breaching Dragonstorm Aggro - https://www.17lands.com/deck/2cf127831a1f48fea9cec2fef1e6d869/0?view=deck Linktre…

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We used to HATE these Commanders! But Are They Still Bad? | 673 1:47:16

1M ago1:47:16

1:47:16

In 2018, we thought these Commanders were the worst of the worst, the scourge of the game, we HATED them! But do these boogeymen from the past still haunt our nightmares? This episode, we’re taking a look back and reacting to episode 561 “Commanders We Hate Playing Against” to see how our evaluations hold up. Which are still banes of the format, an…

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425: Weitz Cooking in Tarkir - Episode 425 1:22:32

1M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Weitz Cooking in Tarkir | A Conversation with TDM Limited Design Lead Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re joined by the limited design lead for Tarkir Dragonstorm, Ben Weitz. Ben takes us through the evolution of the format from Vision Design all the way thro…

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Commander's Forge Episode 205 Unbans, Possible Unbans, And Temur Dargons 27:06

1M ago27:06

27:06

Talking about the unbans and some things that I think could be unbanned and a look at being a monster with dargonsLINKS

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How Bad is Braids, Anyway? | 672 1:29:56

1M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

After 15 years on the banlist, the dastardly Braids, Cabal Minion has been UNLEASHED on the world of Commander once again! But after such a long time on ice, is Braids the unbridled force of evil she once was? There’s no question that the game of MTG has changed since the last time this game changer saw play, so it’s time to look at a brand new Bra…

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Episode 6 - Yathan Roadwatcher - The Worst Deck in the Format 24:09

1M ago24:09

24:09

This episode, I'm tackling midrange in Tarkir. What does midrange really mean? Why is midrange performing so poorly in TDM? When should you draft a midrange deck in TDM? Is it right to draft Abzan Midrange ever? My paper Abzan Midrange deck - https://imgur.com/a/KARw92p (or sealeddeck link - https://sealeddeck.tech/UvhXfY3c3G) BGwu Midrange - https…

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What’s Wrong with the Commander Brackets? | 671 1:42:25

1M ago1:42:25

1:42:25

Commander Brackets: It’s the new WotC-led deck classification system that’s taking the format by storm! But wait-- they’re in BETA! So what’s keeping Commander Brackets from being a complete and final product? In this episode, Jimmy and Rachel sit down to discuss this question and many more in-depth. Do brackets work well as-is? What issues need to…

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424: Hopelessly Devoteed To You - Episode 424 1:18:04

1M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

Hopelessly Devoteed To You | A Deeper Mid-Format Look at TDM Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re getting granular with our views on Tarkir Dragonstorm. The landscape of decks in this draft environment is vast and there are so many different niche corners you …

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Episode 5 - Wild Ride 29:11

1M ago29:11

29:11

It's time to talk red aggro. The white-red decks in this format are pretty easy to build. But what about blue-red? Red-green? Is there any hope for black-red? Take a deep dive on red-based aggro decks, and spend some time really getting in the weeds on how to attack in Tarkir! Lords of Limited 77 - Drafting Aggro with Ryan Saxe - https://www.lordso…

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Major Commander Unban Announcement! | 670 2:06:06

2M ago2:06:06

2:06:06

THE GAME OF COMMANDER HAS CHANGED! In their first major act since taking control of the format, Wizards has released a new Commander B&R announcement, and five whole cards are coming OFF the banned list! At the same time, 18 cards have been added to the list of Commander Bracket “Game Changers.” Needless to say, there’s a lot to talk about! This ep…

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423: That's What I'm Tarkin' About - Episode 423 1:25:30

2M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

That’s What I’m Tarkin’ About | Maximizing Your Preferences in TDM Draft Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. This week, we’re diving deeper into Tarkir Dragonstorm and what makes this format so hard to talk about! Unlike a prescribed paint-by-numbers archetype system, this fo…

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17 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm cEDH Set Review - The cEDH Sermon 2:30:56

2M ago2:30:56

2:30:56

A full set review of the latest Magic The Gathering Set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm for cEDH play. Trevor and Ian not only talk about the staples, but delve into some of the potential fringe and budget options as well.By Trevor & Ian

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Commander's Forge Episode 204 Life Goes On And New Mardu deck 19:27

2M ago19:27

19:27

Just trying to get life back on track, new BG3 patch, and makin tokens with MarduLINKS

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Episode 4 - Frontier Bivouac - All Things Temur 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

It's Temur time! I've been wiping the floor with various Temur decks, but Temur contains multitudes! Learn about the distinction between GR beatdown, UG midrange, and UR control, and why understanding the nuance might be the key to cracking Tarkir wide open. GRu BEATS - https://www.17lands.com/deck/19b4deecb2e04ac5a559e14bf0dffbeb/0 UGr Midrange (E…

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Tarkir: Dragonstorm’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 669 2:18:53

2M ago2:18:53

2:18:53

Here be dragons! Tarkir: Dragonstorm is raging through the world of MTG and, if you don’t want to get swept away, you’re gonna need some powerful cards. Never fear, stormchasers, this episode we’ll be going over the best cards for your 99 from the new set. These cards might not be legendary, but with the strategies and synergies we’ve got here for …

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422: Camp Temur vs Camp Mardu - Episode 422 1:24:44

2M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Camp Temur vs Camp Mardu | Exploring the Week 1 Winning Strategies! Welcome to Lords of Limited, the podcast dedicated to getting you better at drafting in Magic: the Gathering. We’ve got a full week of drafting under our belt and are here to share what our winning (and losing) has taught us! The community seems split between two distinct factions …

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Episode 3 - Mardu Monument - How to Not Lose 25:46

2M ago25:46

25:46

Time to talk through the best way to not lose in Tarkir Dragonstorm - hitting your land drops! This episode takes a close look at Monuments, cantripping creatures, and other ways to smooth your draws and help you focus on the powerful stuff in TDM. Temur Midrange (2 cheap creatures) - https://www.17lands.com/deck/0acdbbeb46734a07a19a9ed1d071ef45/1 …

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“Mardu Surge” Precon Upgrade | Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 668 1:07:31

2M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Do you yearn to mobilize an unstoppable horde of Tarkir: Dragonstorm warriors and tokens? You’re going to need our “Mardu Surge” (red/white/black) precon upgrade guide! We’ll show you 10 cards that mar-DO deserve a spot in the deck and 10 cards that, like all weaknesses, must be cast off. The next time your horde hits the board, victory will be ine…

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Leaks, Leaks, and More Secret Lairs I CBC I S5 I EP11 I #magicthegathering #finalfantasy #secretlair 54:12

2M ago54:12

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🚨Don't Forget To Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsnGu3EmkRYnIgMGJKjdGw🎥 About This Video:🚀 Welcome back to the Cardboard Cave Podcast! In this exciting new episode, we dive into the latest **Magic: The Gathering** leaks surrounding *Final Fantasy* right from Brazil! 🥳 Plus, get the insider scoop on the upcoming **Secret Lair Commander…

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