Gemstone Mine cEDH Podcast

Have you ever faced off a Commander deck where it just kind of felt like your opponent was two steps ahead of you? While you're still ramping and Getting Ready, they're establishing value engines and applying pressure? And no matter how many times you tried to stop them, they just kept bouncing back? If they were running a deck with a cheap commander, John may have some insight this week on how they made that work...00:00 Introduction01:59 What Commanders Do03:49 Warm Bodies05:38 Igniters07:22 Lightning Rods09:11 Flex Plays10:52 Inevitables12:24 Closing Thoughts- Trelasarra, Moon Dancer: https://moxfield.com/decks/ltopExpOgEivkY0_E6G28Q - Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar: https://moxfield.com/decks/za8mGvnRgESpcbyK_C9ENA - Krile Baldesion: https://moxfield.com/decks/absaFfj5jEu7z9BiWxPxawhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATIONhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

John's back from hiatus and he's got the itch to start brewing again. While putting together some new low-color decks, he got to thinking about utility lands, how they can help decks eke out additional value and help them compete with higher-color shells common in cEDH. If you're still a Reliquary Tower believer or you've never heard of War Room, be sure to check this episode out!00:00 Introduction02:17 Why Play Utility Lands?03:31 The Cost of Playing Utility Lands05:43 The Fine Print07:03 Being Picky with your Lands10:57 Closing ThoughtsLow-Color Utility Lands Package: https://moxfield.com/decks/UGGgJtNPukSGKRE-bJJu9ghttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATIONhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

On April 22, 2025, FIVE cards came off of the Commander Banlist! How will these unbans impact your games? What are the implications from a competitive standpoint? Are any of these cards standouts?Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:45 Sway of the Stars02:43 Coalition Victory03:58 Panoptic Mirror05:58 Braids, Cabal Minion07:28 Gifts Ungiven09:39 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

Not every brew comes together. When you brew as many decks as John does, a lot of them come up short, and the cutting room floor is littered with deck ideas which, for one reason or another, failed to come together. This week, John talks about many of the common deckbuilding mistakes you may make while coming up with your new decks, and he explains how the secret to building your next great commander deck might be to FAIL FASTER!ttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:26 Phases of Brewing03:53 Inspiration05:10 Construction09:01 Testing11:42 Closing Thoughts- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

"Few tutors" isn't in your #EDH deck ain't "no tutors". This week, John is looking at what more tutors means for #mtg deckbuilding in the lower brackets, and he has some tools for Moxfield users who may want a starting point for introducing tutors into their own decks for casual play. https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:30 How Metagames Shift02:44 Why Was Thrasios Good?04:12 What Happened to Thrasios?08:53 Why is Thrasios Back?15:10 Closing Thoughts- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

"Few tutors" isn't "no tutors". This week, John is looking at what more tutors means for deckbuilding in the lower brackets, and he has some tools for Moxfield users who may want a starting point for introducing tutors into their own decks for casual play.Introducing Commander Brackets Beta: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-commander-brackets-betaTutors - Brackets 1-3:https://moxfield.com/decks/JNuEl-87xUG4ed27MawX6gArtifact Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/dlsAe6y8xUOWlVoxwnaNAg Enchantment Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/c3BUfHQxxEuc3gNzxbpVhg Equipment Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/d4_1SMcHpEmgGwbzhw7cGw Kindred Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/LPK2cl_nGkSr3Sy0n18IGQ Spell Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/zLhs1KOVCUeNFiLoTYCudg "The Demon" Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/qn0QNs_9906na8LlgmrFyg To-Graveyard Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/9CHp8LpVcEqd67_xX9a7fA To-Hand Creature Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/PcUcSAH_V0aB5rcOysmCoQ To-Play Creature Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/9wt4s5Tsl0ir9BPk_EI3DQ Transmuter Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/ZtV2s5qKB0Kb_Gj0N2TxpQ Unconditional Tutors:https://moxfield.com/decks/wNj1L_XY7UODnaeOc3HXEA Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:25 Tutors in Brackets03:32 Packages on Moxfield10:00 Why Package Up Tutors?15:49 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

WotC has announced a new matchmaking system for Commander players and it's their Brackets system! John has some thoughts on the new proposed brackets and their list of GAME CHANGERS that he wanted to share this week.Introducing Commander Brackets Beta: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-commander-brackets-betahttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

We've been exploring how many lands and how many mana sources to include over the past month, and today we're going to put that theory to practice as we focus on Reid Duke's article which argues that the simple answer is that adding more lands rarely hurts and will almost always help. John's got a casual brew this week that focuses on utilizing mana sinks to squeeze the most value out of every mana, turn over turn!00:00 Introduction02:20 Why Play Mana-Sinks?05:40 The Commander07:40 The Gameplan11:42 So... How Many Lands?17:24 Closing ThoughtsDuke, R. (2021). Managing Your Mana Base - Deep Dive. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/Managing-Your-Mana-Base-Deep-Dive/817630e3-756a-481c-8042-b2bf1e8bbd10/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2022). How Many Sources Do You Need to Consistently Cast Your Spells? A 2022 Update. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/Managing-Your-Mana-Base-Deep-Dive/817630e3-756a-481c-8042-b2bf1e8bbd10/Karsten, F., PhD. (2023). What’s an Optimal Mana Curve and Land/Ramp Count for Commander? Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/What-s-an-Optimal-Mana-Curve-and-Land-Ramp-Count-for-Commander/e22caad1-b04b-4f8a-951b-a41e9f08da14/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2024). How Many Lands Do You Need in Your Deck? An Updated Analysis. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Lands-Do-You-Need-in-Your-Deck-An-Updated-Analysis/cd1c1a24-d439-4a8e-b369-b936edb0b38a/ The Ancient One: https://moxfield.com/decks/1yTXVgMix06QFBpDelPrqghttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

John has always hated building manabases for his #mtg and #edh decks. So, he went on a mission to learn from the pros and turn a weakness into a strength. After a deep dive on counting how many lands a deck needs, he decided to go even deeper and learn how pros like Frank Karsten balance all of the colors of mana that a deck needs to cast its spells reliably! If you can't stand building manabases and want to learn how it's done, don't skip this episode!00:00 Introduction02:13 Fixing Your Mana05:58 Consistently Casting on Curve06:58 What is a Mana Source?10:46 Perfect Fixing14:16 Karsten's Findings18:38 The Art of Fixing Your Mana21:56 Closing ThoughtsKarsten, F., PhD. (2022). How Many Sources Do You Need to Consistently Cast Your Spells? A 2022 Update. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Sources-Do-You-Need-to-Consistently-Cast-Your-Spells-A-2022-Update/dc23a7d2-0a16-4c0b-ad36-586fcca03ad8/Tevesh Szat / Trelasarra: https://moxfield.com/decks/_rDPQC8bCEeVNdwRJXM0EAhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

Lands are an intrinsic part of how the resource system of Magic works, and there are some very bright people who have poured thousands of hours into trying to solve for the optimal land base. This week, John reviews the work of pro players like Reid Duke and mathematicians like Frank Karsten to understand how players are optimizing for 60-and-4 Magic and what we can learn as Commander players.00:00 Introduction02:23 Building a Better Manabase06:27 Karsten Land Deficit07:52 Critiquing Karsten11:54 Is Trelasarra Playing Enough Lands?13:57 Is Ghalta Playing Enough Lands?17:05 Is Nyssa Playing Enough Lands?20:43 Solving for CommanderDuke, R. (2021). Managing Your Mana Base - Deep Dive. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/Managing-Your-Mana-Base-Deep-Dive/817630e3-756a-481c-8042-b2bf1e8bbd10/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2022). How Many Sources Do You Need to Consistently Cast Your Spells? A 2022 Update. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Sources-Do-You-Need-to-Consistently-Cast-Your-Spells-A-2022-Update/dc23a7d2-0a16-4c0b-ad36-586fcca03ad8/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2023). What’s an Optimal Mana Curve and Land/Ramp Count for Commander? Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/What-s-an-Optimal-Mana-Curve-and-Land-Ramp-Count-for-Commander/e22caad1-b04b-4f8a-951b-a41e9f08da14/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2024). How Many Lands Do You Need in Your Deck? An Updated Analysis. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Lands-Do-You-Need-in-Your-Deck-An-Updated-Analysis/cd1c1a24-d439-4a8e-b369-b936edb0b38a/ Trelasarra: https://moxfield.com/decks/ltopExpOgEivkY0_E6G28Q Ghalta: https://moxfield.com/decks/rP3dDALPOUSi9TTY-qbaRw Nyssa: https://moxfield.com/decks/kJ4O-cz-_k-gx3pChjVXlAhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

New decks are always coming with the never-ending tidal wave of new releases, but sometimes the most satisfying thing for a brewer like John is to take a long, hard look at an old deck: Trelasarra's Sweet Soul Sisters. It's been a favorite of his ever since the commander came out, and a staple of all of his MagicCon and CommandFest decks! If you want to see how to tune up one of your old favorite decks, be sure to check this one out!00:00 Introduction01:52 Interrogating Soul Sisters03:02 Stages of a Game04:01 Trelasarra's Gameplan05:11 Curving Out11:07 Many Types of Advantage15:05 Interaction17:34 Closing ThoughtsTrelasarra's Sweet Soul SistersBEFORE: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/fyQSTfhASUCXOshUtW_DPg AFTER: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/ltopExpOgEivkY0_E6G28QAetherhub Hypergeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometrichttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

There are a *lot* of combos that Commander players can take advantage of, and with the flood of new sets coming down the pipeline, there are new ones being discovered every day! Which ones are right for your cEDH deck? How do brewers in cEDH integrate the new tech into their decks? This week, John tackles the oft-requested topic of how combos are built for cEDH!00:00 Introduction02:26 Combos in cEDH05:05 Homes for Combos06:25 Dionus, Elvish Archdruid08:53 Mono-Green10:46 Selesnya11:56 Simic13:30 Golgari16:03 Jund18:23 Sultai19:25 Abzan21:10 High-Color Identities21:41 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

John got a little excited when he heard about the new Marvel Secret Lair Superdrop, and not just because two out of the five new cards are members of the X-Men: there's also some really interesting options for cEDH builds here! This week, we take a look at how to analyze a potential commander from a cEDH perspective, then apply that to the five Marvel legends coming out this year!00:00 Introduction02:21 Analyzing Commanders for cEDH04:36 Black Panther, Wakandan King06:48 Captain America, First Avenger09:54 Iron Man, Titan of Innovation13:13 Storm, Force of Nature17:03 Wolverine, Best There Is18:57 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

Stax is back in cEDH, #mtg Commander's most competitive format!- Malcolm/Kediss Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/CNk1WWgAIEyKEsNJhn6Wgw - Izzet Vhal Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/BeSZq1KvzE-rWlh9grRXZw https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected]:00 Introduction01:25 Mana Denial in cEDH03:23 Blue Moon06:34 Better Call a Judge06:15 Mana Crypt's Influence08:20 Malcolm/Kediss Blue Moon12:02 Izzet Vhal Blue Moon14:39 Closing ThoughtsSocial media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

09/23/2024 brought four new bans to the Commander format, and if you're going to be playing Commander competitively, you need to know how the bans are set to shake things up! This week, John shares his thoughts on how cEDH is set to change after the bannings! 00:00 For the Academy's Consideration...01:00 Introduction02:20 A Word from Future John03:19 The Bans06:15 Mana Crypt's Influence08:57 Jeweled Lotus's Influence10:51 Dockside Extortionist's Influence14:47 Where cEDH Goes from Here20:55 Closing ThoughtsComedianMTG -- "I Analyze The Top 50 Decks Of This Year and How They Look After EDH's Craziest Ban To Date" -- https://youtu.be/ZrSdAfg7ipw?si=sik8cAJT0iM55l1_Into the North -- "Where Do We Go From Here?" -- https://youtu.be/Yix2JhEISD0?si=qKhy3HCnfuQ73Cew The Mind Sculptors -- "cEDH Just Got Completely Changed" -- https://youtu.be/P0B_aFXXoNY?si=GnMnl-jBTzbuF_YA'Anna's Theme' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

It's called "the Storm Scale" because Storm is a fundamentally powerful mechanic, so dangerous that designers are Wizards of the Coast are loathe to revisit it for fear that a format becomes dominated by spellslinging decks. This week, takes a look at how to play Storm in commander (and keep track of all of those triggers)!00:00 Introduction 02:22 What is Storm?03:55 Storm Finishers05:21 Storm Enablers07:02 Colors of Storm10:25 Storm Commanders12:46 Playing Storm Proficiently15:37 Closing ThoughtsJohn's Ghalta Decklist is available at: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rP3dDALPOUSi9TTY-qbaRw Shoutout to guild_of_lotus_dice for Ghalta's favorite way to track storm count: https://www.instagram.com/guild_of_lotus_dice?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

Goblins. The bane of many tables with commanders like Muxus and Krenko striking fear into the hearts of players everywhere have yet to crack into the cEDH metagame, at least until FENIX of THE MINDSCULPTORS got his hands on a brand new commander from Bloomburrow! This week, we have a brand new HOT BREW featuring Gev, Scaled Scorch with a layered combo deck which pivots seamlessly from one win condition to another! If you've been waiting to crush the cEDH tables under your goblin-y heel, you won't want to miss this one!00:00 Introduction02:36 The Commander: Gev, Scaled Scorch03:46 The Gameplan08:53 What Are Layered Combos?10:12 Winning the Game10:58 On-Board Combos12:59 Top of Library Combos15:56 Graveyard Combos19:30 Beating Face20:46 Better Call a Judge22:31 Closing Thoughts John's Decklist is available at: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/U5fxTYeXOUaLdpQaDt4Vqg - Fenix's Decklist is available at: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/h3IqDRWxoU2RgyJcEdeEoA -Shoutout to the MINDSCULPTORS for letting us borrow Fenix for a day!: https://linktr.ee/TheMindSculptors  s://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

cEDH is a metagame where breakneck speed is almost taken for granted. Rakdos is a color combination that gets all the 0-mana artifact-based ramp in addition to the best rituals in the format and the added consistency of unconditional tutors, making it a powerful shell to build turbo decks in. This week, John breaks down the core strengths of Rakdos in cEDH, how to use the tools this color gives you outside of cEDH tables, and a bonus Lesson from cEDH about how you too can interact on the stack (even without access to blue!).00:00 Introduction01:38 Fusion Ad02:33 Rakdos in cEDH07:07 cEDH Without Blue12:17 Weaknesses for Rakdos13:35 Winning with Rakdos14:47 Rakdos Beyond cEDH18:12 Closing Thoughtss://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

You've taken your new deck out on its maiden voyage, played a few games with your group or at the LGS, or maybe you got to premier it at a convention. Now that you *know* that it's a keeper, how do you tune it so it plays *just right*? This week, John is sitting down with his deck from CURBSIDE PICKUPS to analyze potential additions to make the deck more flexible while also taking on that most painful part of working on any commander deck: finding cuts.00:00 Introduction00:36 Fusion Ad01:12 Tweaking a New Deck04:20 Finding Cuts06:39 Analyzing Counterspells11:37 Analyzing Exploration Effects13:03 Analyzing Wincons17:46 Closing ThoughtsThis week's decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/kJ4O-cz-_k-gx3pChjVXlA Check out this deck in action on Curbside Pickups!: https://youtu.be/jk3RHgi1bjwhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

This week, we're taking a look at Imskir Iron-Eater through the lens of cEDH! It's time to draw a bucketful of cards, cast our Dockside Extortionists and combo down the table. Plus, everything you ever wanted to know about how Affinity works with Treasures (but were too afraid to ask).00:00 Introduction00:59 Fusion Ad01:38 The Commander02:40 Affinity and "Locking In" Costs03:57 More Imskir!04:34 Another Dockside Deck?!05:44 Doubling Down06:59 Winning the Game10:44 Mulligans13:59 Closing ThoughtsThis week's decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/KYghaZYM4ECIfJIGvLT0twhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE or CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

Games of Commander can get incredibly complex, and decision making can be incredibly difficult. What's the optimal line? What should you tutor for? What cards even make the cut in your deck in the first place? This week, John breaks down 3 steps to winning more games of Commander!00:00 Introduction01:25 Fusion Ad02:31 Play to Your Deck's Strengths07:42 Play to Your Seat's Strengths11:15 Play to Your Strengths13:50 Putting it All Together15:57 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE or CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

There are a number of popular strategies in Commander, and one of the most popular is Landfall! Lands decks in Commander can sport some very powerful value engines. This week, we Explore the strategy of Landfall, delving into what Enablers they tend to favor, what their Payoffs are... and of course, how to tackle an opponent's Landfall deck!https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected]  Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

John's been covering LESSONS FROM cEDH for a minute now, but he still enjoys a game of casual Commander. In fact, some of his favorite casual decks have come about specifically because of innovations made by brewers in the cEDH metagame who have found new tech and blazed new trails to make the decks in this video possible!00:00 Introduction01:30 Fusion Ad02:11 Why Play cEDH?03:07 Temur Nyssa Tokens04:45 Esper Artifact Partners06:18 Mono Green Ghalta Brostorm08:02 Mono Black Jadar Control09:16 Mono White Oketra Combo11:28 Selesnya Trelasara Soul Sisters13:33 Closing ThoughtsToday's decklists: Temur Nyssa Tokens: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/kJ4O-cz-_k-gx3pChjVXlA Esper Artifact Partners: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/lJyV5_4rH0yr6w-UgGh3nQ Mono Green Ghalta Brostorm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rP3dDALPOUSi9TTY-qbaRw Mono Black Jadar Control: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/V1zrpHeygEGQGBdfiUkcCA Mono White Oketra Combo: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/0JUqYul0s0Csau-iidmTPw Selesnya Trelasara Soul Sisters: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/fyQSTfhASUCXOshUtW_DPghttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected]  Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

For years, high-color cEDH decks have had a go-to partner in the form of Tymna, the Weaver. It's easy to see why: she's cheap and she helps you draw more cards while giving you access to black and white. This week, John brings together our Lessons from cEDH for this the Arc of Sans-Red with the radical suggestion that not every Sans-Red deck needs Tymna at the helm, and maybe dorks *can* find a place in the Orcish Bowmasters metagame after all, with a little lateral thinking...00:00 Introduction02:26 The Commanders04:53 The Gameplan07:17 Unique Cards13:36 High-Color Ramp & Fixing14:50 Winning the Game21:44 Weaknesses24:29 Closing ThoughtsToday's decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/5zzfNbXN0kyUxiooG7KOIQhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

Commander was once defined by 2- and 3-color decks, but the printing of Commander 2016, enabled by the raw power of a manabase built on Fetchlands plus typed-dual lands created the conditions for one of the earliest cEDH metagames to take shape. Want to know how we arrived at a world dominated by Blue Farms and Sisays and Najeelas? Tune in to this week's episode as John dissects the design choices by Wizards of the Coast which created the modern cEDH metagame as we know it!00:00 Introduction02:38 High-Color Decks, Pre-201604:24 Partners Changed Everything07:55 How Fetches Make Perfect Mana09:55 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.comWant a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons - Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

We've put this off long enough: cEDH is a metagame dominated by high-color decks, and this week, John sits down with Spleenface from Into the North, the Mindsculptors and Team Turn Three to discuss Spleen's latest take on a cEDH classic partner pair: Tymna / Thrasios. They say that everything old is new again, and Spleen has put a lot of effort into applying cards that may have had some initial hype that died down to *work* in this brew! If you miss the good ol' days of Razakats (or you're cEDH-curious and want to know what the heck "Razakats" is), then stay tuned!00:00 Introduction01:52 Introducing Spleenface!05:04 The Commanders14:16 Strengths17:07 Weaknesses20:22 Gameplan22:23 Unique Cards30:04 Razakats33:44 Playing the Deck39:38 Mulligans43:28 Winning the Game46:04 Interaction & Protection52:24 Matchups57:47 Silences on Legs01:02:03 Closing Thoughtsmandercookouthttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsBackground music for this episode is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons  Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

Have you ever had one of those days where every time you try to win, an opponent just slaps you right back down? It can feel like you're trying to run head-first through a brick wall. This week, John breaks down the concept of Window Theory and the Patterns of Victory that have been discussed in cEDH circles to help you identify when the optimal time is to try to score a win!https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsBackground music for this episode is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Shoutout to the Mind Sculptors Podcast and Ken Baumann for their talk on Patterns of Victory in cEDH: https://youtu.be/_siatCV_lMc?si=cCQ2yWZuOdk2cW1_ Shoutout to Playing with Power for their talk on window theory in cEDH: https://youtu.be/y8CP69Ex5LY?si=XG9uCp6lH_lv0-IR  Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected]:00 Introduction1:46 Stages of the Game03:21 What are Windows?04:34 Four Patterns of Victory07:20 Fusion Ad08:17 Patterns Reveal Windows14:05 Casual Windows19:13 Using Window23:46 Closing ThoughtsSocial media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

The conventional wisdom says that Breach decks can't play Grafdigger's Cage, arguably one of the most powerful stax pieces in the format. But what if there was a deck that played like the lovechild of Razakats and Midrange Naus was raised by their weird uncle who only played Modern Eggs? That's how you get Jeskai Midrange Ad Naus! (And a special *bonus* casual deck that this experiment inspired!).00:00 Introduction00:50 Fusion Gaming Ad01:28 The Commanders03:17 The Deck06:57 The Gameplan13:08 Strengths & Weaknesses14:16 Mulligans19:55 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons - This week's decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/NQbc5WEoj0S71hxQdZXTHg- *BONUS* Simic Casual deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/kJ4O-cz-_k-gx3pChjVXlA - Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg -- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

More Jeskai month! Jeskai has had some wild changes in cEDH over the past several years. Much of what informs the power of modern Jeskai decks in cEDH comes from a relatively short period of time that changed *everything* that players thought they knew about this color identity. So how does red changes the Azorius gameplan we all know so well? Check out this week's episode to see for yourself!00:00 Introduction01:43 What is Jeskai?09:28 Fusion Ad10:07 Top Jeskai Commanders13:27 The History of Breach20:27 What Jeskai Lacks22:17 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER or CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Reach us via email at [email protected]

It's time for Jeskai Month! If you've ever played a voltron deck or an equipment matters deck and you've been curious about cEDH, or if you want to play a deck that makes "midrange hell" feel like "midrange heaven", Callahan from the Mind Sculptors joins us this week to talk about their personal favorite HOT BREW: Jeskai / Kraum Stoneblade!0:00:00 Introduction0:01:57 Introducing Callahan! (segment *not* sponsored by Apple)0:08:32 Introducing Jeskai Stoneblade!0:27:26 Strengths of the Deck0:30:16 Gameplan0:32:31 Unique Cards 0:51:29 Weaknesses0:55:23 Opening Hands1:01:55 Closing ThoughtsCallahan's Jeskai Stoneblade Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/-b1ovTg8GkG2OTkrj_04Ww Callahan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/callahanishere The Mindsculptors on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sculptybois Thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Reach us via email at [email protected]

There's been a lot of hype around a particular 1/1 for 2 in the new Lord of the Rings: Tales from Middle-earth set, and this week, we're going to break down Orcish Bowmasters! How big of an impact should we expect it to have in the cEDH metagame? What's the MAGIC NUMBER you'll need to survive the wrath of the Orcs?Thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Background music for this episode is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsReach us via email at [email protected]

Azorius month is coming in hot for our finish with a brand new control deck brew! Displacer Kitten can do some powerful things in cEDH and this week, John is trying to make a blink deck work in cEDH! If you remember playing decks like Aminatou the Fateshifter or Roon of the Hidden Realm, this deck may be one to try for yourself!00:00 Introduction00:43 The Commander03:33 The Deck08:23 Fusion Gaming Ad09:01 How Oji Plays Control12:23 Winning the Game16:42 Mulligan Decisions21:27 Closing ThoughtsDisplacer Kitten at Home: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/Wwuo-tAuFE-uOm9lysBhPQThank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookoutOur theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Background music for this episode is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Reach us via email at [email protected]

AZORIUS MONTH just keeps coming! After last week's Hot Brew with DJYavimaya, we're keeping the good stuff coming with a deep dive on how Azorius works as a color pair. Plus, because John can't help himself, a discussion on how to play control in multiplayer Magic!00:00 Introduction01:26 The Low-Color Challenge04:00 Fusion Gaming Ad04:49 Defining Azorius08:23 Control in Multiplayer12:14 Azorius Commanders17:54 What Azorius Lacks20:30 Closing ThoughtsShoutout to Spleenface for the article that informed quite a bit of this episode on Commander's Herald: https://commandersherald.com/the-state-of-control-in-cedh/Spleenface on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpleenfaceThank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookoutOur theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Our background music is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Reach us via email at [email protected]

This February is AZORIUS MONTH on Gemstone Mine, and we're kicking it off with a Hot Brew! This week, DJ Yavimaya joins us to share his take on Tameshi, Reality Architect, an Azorius commander who enables a fresh new take on control in cEDH, and has some truly awesome lines to win the game! The One Ring! Blind Obedience! *Aether Spellbomb?!* You'll have to check this one out!00:00 Introduction01:03 Introducing DJ Yavimaya02:46 Introducing Tameshi, Reality Architect08:15 Tameshi's Strengths11:02 Tameshi's Weaknesses12:50 Playing the Deck17:53 Unique Cards in Tameshi24:19 Winning the Game36:31 Tutor Chains41:22 Fusion Gaming Ad42:17 Mulligan Decisions & Playing Control in Multiplayer49:06 Tameshi's Matchups51:06 Closing ThoughtsDJ's Tameshi List: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/bZkoFr3N6EWCRnw4OPSfowDJ Yavimaya: https://twitter.com/DJYavimaya Azorius cEDH Discord: https://discord.gg/QBG4wymWrZThank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookoutOur theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Reach us via email at [email protected]#mtg #mtgcommander #edh #cedh #gaming #mtgcommunity #contentcreator

Temur is the color identity of ferocity, of explosive growth and... robot dogs! This week, John unveils his latest cEDH brew built around the little robot that could: K-9! Looking for a deck that can jam a win with Dockside Extortionist just as easily as it can lateral into a grind plan with The One Ring? Be sure to check this one out!00:00 Introduction01:27 The Commanders05:38 The Deck12:07 Winning the Game16:44 Fusion Gaming Ad17:37 Single-Card Discussion23:07 Mulligan Decisions30:13 Closing ThoughtsCheck out the decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/_oA-Qyd3mki7R6zNqGpFAg Check out Kai's list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/VqhvQTV9o0etIkD6JxYwiwCheck out Surreal's list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/HnXiywWtkUO5osbJ-uZZFgKai's video on FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: https://youtu.be/U_tYggex4VcThank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookoutOur theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Background music is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg - Reach us via email at [email protected]

It doesn't have the rituals or unconditional tutors of Black. It doesn't have the safety of silences or stax of White. But what Temur does have is a potential for some absolutely *explosive* plays in cEDH and Commander in general. This week, John goes deep on the color identity of Temur. Strengths? Check. Weaknesses? Check. Commander analysis? Check check. Temur month is going strong on Gemstone Mine!00:00 Introduction01:10 Temur's Identity03:57 Temur's Commanders08:26 Fusion Gaming Ad09:53 Brewing in Temur12:54 What Temur Gives Up15:25 Closing ThoughtsThank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookoutOur theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected]

It's time to bring in the new year with a piping Hot Brew! This week, John talks with none other than Cobblepot, Sculptiboi and Lab Maniac Emeritus about a Temur deck that plays like nothing else in cEDH. Polish those flipping coins and limber up those thumbs, because Krark and Thrasios are partnering up to bring you the Clown Car!This week's decklist is on Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/cX0pbNe3EESAFeuZT-6V0wmtgCobblepot's Moxfield Page: https://www.moxfield.com/users/cobblepott00:00 Introduction03:08 Introducing Cobblepot05:58 Introducing the Deck: Clown Car14:41 Deckbuilding Decisions in Clown Car18:46 Functional Fixedness27:31 Strengths & Weaknesses of Clown Car (part 1)35:10 Winning the Game with Clown Car41:10 Unique Cards in Clown Car50:34 Krark-ing Responsibly51:38 Strengths & Weaknesses of Clown Car (part 2)52:49 Piloting the Clown Car1:01:56 Closing ThoughtsThank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter@cobblepot__ on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookoutOur theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected]

Happy Holidays! The members of the CCO Nation have been *naughty* this year, so John is getting his debut on Commander Cookout Media Group with an extra special holiday gift: cEDH Stax with Humility! Want all the best control, stax and value options that Esper has to offer in cEDH with a unique twist on a combo finish? Check out this week's episode for the gift that keeps on giving!This week's decklist is on Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8Wc55TejEEytB9SjTQA8ng00:00 Introduction 03:01 Creatures are Good Now04:18 The Trouble with Being Humble (Part I)07:06 I'm Just Esper-Curious09:02 The Trouble with Being Humble (Part II)10:38 If I Start Calling It "My Precious" Please Send Help12:29 Mulligans and Opening Lines16:51 Closing ThoughtsThank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout