Is poison a problem, or just Triumph of the Hordes? Is Dockside Extortionist the issue, or are Treasures in general? This week we try to figure out which keywords & card groups deserve their bad reputations, and which are the result of just a few standout troublemakers. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the […]
Emblematic Problems & Bad Reputations | EDHRECast 252

#aesi tyrant of gyre strait, #bloated contaminator, #craterhoof behemoth, #cystbearer, #dockside extortionist, #edgar markov, #EDHRECast, #glistener elf, #grafted exoskeleton, #inalla archmage ritualist, #Ivy Gleeful Spellthief, #kelsien the plague, #keruga the macrosage, #kinnan bonder prodigy, #koma cosmos serpent, #lurrus of the dream-den, #meren of clan nel toth, #Minthara Merciless Soul, #mizzix of the izmagnus, #obosh the preypiercer, #old gnawbone, #oloro ageless ascetic, #Otharri Suns' Glory, #overwhelming stampede, #phyresis, #pitiless plunderer, #planar chaos, #Professional Face-Breaker, #revel in riches, #scrambleverse, #smothering tithe, #storm-kiln artist, #tainted strike, #tatyova benthic druid, #the ur-dragon, #triumph of the hordes, #warp world Read More »
Too-Specific Top 10 - Hating Dockside

Love to hate Treasure tokens? These cards might help!
#confusion in the ranks, #disciple of the vault, #Dockside, #dockside extortionist, #grinding station, #Kibo Uktabi Prince, #kothophed soul hoarder, #last laugh, #liability, #mayhem devil, #mazirek kraul death priest, #nihilith, #patron of the nezumi, #Sardian Avenger, #Sarulf Realm Eater, #Shard of the Void Dragon, #Treasure Hate, #viridian revel Read More »
Cards We Wish We Could Change | EDHRECast 233

One more mana? Three less toughness? This week we discuss fixes that might make certain cards healthier for Commander. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast on […]
#alms collector, #blade of selves, #deadbridge chant, #deadly rollick, #dockside extortionist, #EDHRECast, #fierce guardianship, #geode golem, #monologue tax, #mystic barrier, #portal mage, #seraphic greatsword, #smothering tithe, #Song of the Worldsoul, #tempt with glory, #the tarrasque Read More »
Gemstone Mine - Flexibility, Synergy and Layering

"Play more flexible cards! Pick more synergistic pieces! Don't forget to layer your wincons!" All useful advice, but just what do people mean when they throw these buzzwords at you? It can be confusing for a brewer trying to make their first big upgrades to a deck, or brew a new deck from scratch. This […]
Solve the Equation – Does Size Matter?

Lurrus just found a few new friends... or should we say, Friends Forever?
#blood artist, #charming prince, #clues, #cruel celebrant, #dockside extortionist, #esper sentinel, #lurrus of the dream-den, #mistmeadow witch, #phantasmal image, #reckless fireweaver, #rise and shine, #sage of lat-nam, #thassa's oracle, #the meathook massacre, #time sieve Read More »
Nearly Identical – Delina or Jaxis?

Joshua explores the mono-red creature copy archetype!
#Atsushi the Blazing Sky, #circuit mender, #containment construct, #cursed mirror, #delina wild mage, #dockside extortionist, #dollhouse of horrors, #fanatic of mogis, #feldon of the third path, #goblin bombardment, #jaxis the troublemaker, #kiki-jiki mirror breaker, #purphoros god of the forge, #Rionya Fire Dancer, #surly badgersaur, #Witty Roastmaster Read More »
Solve the Equation – Maybe You Should Mulligan More

Are you using the mulligan enough? How do some commanders benefit MORE from mulligans?
#blood artist, #demonic tutor, #dockside extortionist, #gamble, #goblin matron, #grenzo dungeon warden, #impact tremors, #kess dissident mage, #kiki-jiki mirror breaker, #krenko mob boss, #siege-gang commander, #sling-gang lieutenant, #zealous conscripts Read More »
The Nitpicking Nerds - 10 Commander Cards we Would Ban Right Now

If we HAD to ban 10 cards right now, these would be our picks! Which cards do you think are least healthy for the format? Let us know!!! Use our Tcgplayer affiliate link to buy cards: http://bit.ly/NitpickingNerdsTCG Buying Dragon Shield product in the United States? Use our affiliate link! https://bit.ly/DragonShieldUSA Buying Dragon Shield product in […]
#dockside extortionist, #expropriate, #humility, #mana crypt, #nitpicking nerds, #worldpurge Read More »
The Nitpicking Nerds - Commander Staples Tier List: Based on FUN | How Fun are Commander's Most Powerful Spells?

We're plugging some of Commander's most powerful staples into a tier list, but for FUN! Let's see which ones are the most enjoyable to play against. Use our Tcgplayer affiliate link to buy cards: http://bit.ly/NitpickingNerdsTCG Buying Dragon Shield product in the United States? Use our affiliate link! https://bit.ly/DragonShieldUSA Buying Dragon Shield product in the EU? […]
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Jake and Joel are Magic - Don't Buy These Commander Cards...Yet [MTG Finance December 2021]

Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/326f4jC Shop TCG Player & support us: https://rb.gy/mv7lev Official Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3ss67hW In this video of Jake and Joel are Magic, we discuss some great Commander cards that we would NOT buy, well, not buy yet... anyway. These are excellent cards but they have very few printings and offer great reprint […]
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