The Nitpicking Nerds - Understanding Logical Fallacies in Commander: Using Logic to Make Better in-game Decisions

We're applying some commonly used logical fallacies to the Commander format to help you recognize flawed arguments and improve your Commander experience!

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Fallacy Breakdown:
0:00 - 2:06: Intro
2:07 - 4:04: Argument from Authority
4:05 - 5:50: The Black Swan
5:51 - 7:24: Fallacy of Composition
7:25 - 8:12: Fallacy of Division
8:13 - 10:10: The Gambler's Fallacy
10:11 - 12:44: Questionable Cause
12:45 - 14:12: Appeal to Emotion
14:13 - 16:42: Appeal to Tradition
16:43 - 18:51: Appeal to Ignorance (Burden of Proof)
18:52 - 21:10: False Dichotomy
21:11 - 23:41: Slippery Slope
23:42 - 25:45: Affirming the Consequent
25:46 - 28:30: No True Scotsman
28:31 - 30:34: Magical Christmasland
30:35 - 32:50: Dies to Removal
32:51 - 38:49: Outro, Special Shoutouts, and Logic Tidbit

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