Best Mtg Commander Gameplay Podcasts (2025)

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

1d ago2:25:30

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

5d ago2:12:00

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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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Will Final Fantasy Take Over Commander? | EDHRECast 369 49:47

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Final Fantasy looks amazing! ...Perhaps TOO amazing? Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code EDHREC at https://huel.com/EDHREC (Minimum $75 purchase). Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Our decklists: https://archidekt.com/edhrecast Access to exclusive …

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

8d ago1:13:55

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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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Final Fantasy Precon UPGRADES: How to Improve Your Final Fantasy Commander Deck | EDHRECast 368 1:00:17

12d ago1:00:17

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https://edhrec.com/precon https://archidekt.com/commander-precons Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Our decklists: https://archidekt.com/edhrecast Access to exclusive content & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on social media: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55…

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

14d ago1:18:24

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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

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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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Play This, Not That: How to Replace Game Changers | EDHRECast 367 1:07:41

19d ago1:07:41

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Don't want to play the same ol' staples? Try these! Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://archidekt.com/edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Follow…

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

21d ago1:19:12

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

22d ago1:11:04

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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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UNCONVENTIONAL Brews | EDHRECast 366 53:06

26d ago53:06

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Exploring unusual & unexpected EDH decks! Lord of Pain Group Hug: https://archidekt.com/decks/9178662/lord_of_pain Ertha Superfriends: https://archidekt.com/decks/12965299/ertha_jo_planeswalkers Nezahal Voltron: https://archidekt.com/decks/544460 Golgari Blink: https://archidekt.com/decks/11249970/the_vanishing_horde_golgari_blinkv10 Mono-Black Fiv…

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

28d ago1:47:16

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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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Tips, Tricks, & Weird Ways to Improve Your Game | EDHRECast 365 39:08

1M ago39:08

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Wait, these cards do WHAT? Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://archidekt.com/edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on social media…

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

1M ago1:29:56

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

1M ago1:42:25

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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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UNBANS and NEW Game Changers | EDHRECast 364 54:04

1M ago54:04

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5 unbans! 18 new Game Changers! 2 De-listings! What does the data say about this new shake-up? Our reaction stream: https://youtube.com/live/wCwirGOZiq4?feature=share Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Unban announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-bans-and-restrictions-april…

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

1M ago2:06:06

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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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Underplayed & Overplayed: The Best of Challenge the Stats 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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Get your EDHREC sleeves! https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://archidekt.com/edhreca…

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

2M ago2:18:53

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

2M ago1:07:31

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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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The BEST PRECONS of All Time? | EDHRECast 362 1:13:36

2M ago1:13:36

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The Tarkir Dragonstorm precons may be the best we've ever seen. If they're not #1, which set is? Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https…

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“Abzan Armor” Precon Upgrade | Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 667 1:05:10

2M ago1:05:10

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Everyone knows the dragons from Tarkir: Dragonstorm are tough, but upgrading your deck can be even tougher! Well have no fear, because today we’re buffing the “Abzan Armor” (white/black/green) precon with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll show you the 10 cards that will help suit up your deck so that the next time you hit your local game store, your str…

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Behind the Brackets – Interview with Charlotte Sable 1:39:43

2M ago1:39:43

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Episode 5: Behind the Brackets – Interview with Charlotte Sable In this follow-up to our Commander Brackets Beta discussion, Shattered Signal welcomes a very special guest: Charlotte Sable, a longtime Magic: The Gathering player and a member of the Commander Format Panel (CFP)—the team behind the newly released Commander Brackets matchmaking system…

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How to Build Kindred Decks | EDHRECast 361 41:24

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Building around a creature type? Here's how! Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we pl…

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The Most Powerful Commanders in Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 666 2:11:37

2M ago2:11:37

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Looking to take your Commander pod by Dragonstorm with a powerful new deck? Then join us as we break down the best legendary creature cards from Magic’s grand return to Tarkir. Behold all the synergies, strategies, and hot tech you’ll need to stoke the flames behind these devastating Dragons and fearsome fighters. Who will rise above the pack? You’…

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“Temur Roar” Precon Upgrade | Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 665 1:11:20

2M ago1:11:20

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Worried your new Tarkir dragon deck might be more bark than bite? Then, it’s time to power up your “Temur Roar” (green/blue/red) precon with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll lay out 10 cards to add as fuel for the flames and 10 you can burn—not literally!—to make room. With these quick swaps, you can take wing at your next Commander night and claw out …

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The Commander Deck Playstyles | EDHRECast 360 53:31

2M ago53:31

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Aggro? Control? Midrange? Matt & Dana break down the jargon. Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see…

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“Sultai Arisen” Precon Upgrade Guide | Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 664 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

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Why stop at raising hordes of the undead when you could ALSO raise your precon deck’s power level? This episode, we’re laying out our upgrade guide for the “Sultai Arisen” (blue/black/green) Commander deck from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. We’ve got 10 cards to dig up and slot in, plus 10 cards you can toss into the bin, all for under $50. It’s time to tur…

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It's Time to Cut These! Safety Blanket & Vestigial Cards | EDHRECast 359 56:08

3M ago56:08

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These cards look great, but they might be holding you back, & here's why! Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecas…

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“Jeskai Striker” Full Deck Reveal & Upgrade | Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 663 1:09:03

3M ago1:09:03

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We’re going back to Tarkir and it’s time to Dragonstorm off with the “Jeskai Striker” (white/blue/red) precon reveal! Check out this brand new spellslinger deck, including 10 never-before-seen cards! Then, just to add some fury to the flurry, we’ve also included our $50 budget upgrade guide so you can really show off your prowess at your next game …

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NEW Commander Brackets Data: Feedback & Possible Changes | EDHRECast 358 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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We reveal new data about the Brackets system and discuss ways it could improve! Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Bracket Interviews: https://youtu.be/i55WStmnsZk?si=LmA1YDqOGgvy7dGB Bracket Announcement: https://youtu.be/Wa4u8cLWMSs Un…

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The Complete Guide to Cutting Cards | 662 1:08:58

3M ago1:08:58

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Adding cards to a Commander deck is fun, easy, and exciting! But choosing which cards to CUT can feel basically impossible. This episode, we’re laying out the complete guide to cutting cards. We’ll help you identify the pieces you can do without, whether it’s for strategic reasons, or because they don’t fit the power or style of your brew. It’s alw…

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You Have Too Many Decks! | EDHRECast 357 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Take your decks apart! Dan Sheehan's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymBLUsjcdQs Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreo…

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Commander Brackets Beta – A New Era for Matchmaking? 1:21:13

3M ago1:21:13

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In this episode of Shattered Signal, we dive into the Commander Brackets Beta, the new matchmaking framework introduced by the Commander Format Panel (CFP). Designed to help Magic: The Gathering (MTG) players find Commander games that align with their deck’s power level and desired playstyle, this system categorizes decks into five distinct bracket…

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The Magic Movie: Baseless Speculation | 661 1:45:19

3M ago1:45:19

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Can the Magic: the Gathering movie actually be… good? If you find the right people for the job, maybe it could be great! This episode, we’re laying out who we think SHOULD be making the MTG movie. From actors to writers to directors, we’ll bring you our takes on the best fits for the roles, because no movie speculation would be complete without fan…

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Conceding is Salty! | Fact or Fiction? | 660 1:15:58

3M ago1:15:58

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A player may concede at any time, but that doesn’t mean they should. OR SHOULD THEY?! This great debate has been held around many a game table, so this episode we’re bringing you our unfettered opinions on the intricacies of the scoop. Is conceding poor sportsmanship or just a way to get the most out of your time? Should concessions be used aggress…

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Is It Safe to UNBAN These Cards Now? | EDHRECast 356 1:16:31

3M ago1:16:31

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With the new Brackets comes new discussion of unbannings! Brackets & EDHREC Features Announcement: https://youtu.be/Wa4u8cLWMSs Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Di…

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