Mtg Commander Smiths Podcast

Episode 48: Ravnica Allegiance is fully revealed in all its glory! We talk about the last remaining cards along with the reveal of Mythic Edition 2 and breakdown if it is worth it to actually purchase. We finish off by talking about cards that you would want to keep an eye on. Enjoy!   Episode Jump 9:02 Spoilers 56:17 Mythic Edition 2 1:17:56 SSOTW   Proxy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF2NCnyjMdI&t=20s   Ravnica Allegiance full spoiler- https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/ravnica-allegiance/cards?growthchamber   Mythic Edition info- https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/ravnica-allegiance-mythic-edition-2019-01-10   Spec: Arcades the Strategist https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Core+Set+2019/Arcades+the+Strategist#paper Keep an eye on- Smothering Tithe: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Ravnica+Allegiance/Smothering+Tithe#paper Guardian Project: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Ravnica+Allegiance/Guardian+Project#paper Wilderness Reclemation: https://www.mtggold

Episode 47 (Take #2): The Commander Smith’s talk about some game play with their decks along with the spoilers from Ravnica Allegiance and how much they enjoy the new cards. And finish off the episode with smith specs. Enjoy!   Episode Jump Game Play 4:52 Lore Time 22:55 Spoiler 26:35 SPECS 1:12:10   Decks: http://tappedout.net/users/CommanderSmiths/mtg-decks/   Smith Specs of the Week Revel in Riches Black Market Hangarback Walker Harvester of Souls Kokusho, the Evening Star Archfiend of Depravity   Stories: Dimir: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/under-cover-fog-2018-10-10 Izzet: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/testing-dark-waters-2018-10-17 Boros: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/clans-legions-2018-10-24 Golgari: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/deaths-precious-moments-2018-11-07 Selesnya: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/bound-and-bonded-2018-11-14   Spoile

WARNING: In this episode Adam & Lowery are already deep in their cups even before the episode begins due to the back to back recordings.  One of us gets pretty gassy and it may have been caught on the mic... multiple times.  If you're grossed out by bodily functions you may want to skip the last 10 minutes.  If you can stick through it you're in for quite a treat :D Episode 46: The Commander Smith’s sit down and discuss why we talk about and use reserved list cards along with a Commander Spotlight on Licia, Sanguine Tribune and finish off with a discussion about land destruction. Enjoy!   Episode Jump Reserve List Discussion 5:57 Licia, Sanguine Tribune 14:20 Just the Tips 51:50   Commander Spotlight: Licia, The Giver and Taker of Life https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/licia-the-giver-and-taker-of-life/   Game of Thrones: Hand of the Queen https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/42/317629/ Bing Crosby- White Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9QLn7gM-hY   Remember to send any questi

Episode 45: The Commander Smith’s get in the spirit to talk about the new spoilers for Ravnica Allegiance. We also get color coordinated with Christmas and do Core Cards for Commander Red and Green! Also we SSOTW on some of the new mechanics from Ravnica Allegiance. Enjoy!   Episode Jump Ravnica Allegiance Spoilers 9:16 CCC: Red & Green 56:14 We Were Wrong 1:11:04 SSOTW 1:15:07   Ravnica Allegiance Spoilers: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/index/RNA#paper   Core Cards for Commander Red and Green: 10. Treacherous Terrain https://edhrec.com/cards/treacherous-terrain 9. Vexing Shusher https://edhrec.com/cards/vexing-shusher 8. Clan Difiance https://edhrec.com/cards/clan-defiance 7. Hull Breach https://edhrec.com/cards/hull-breach 6. Mage Slayer https://edhrec.com/cards/mage-slayer 5. Omnath, Locus of Rage https://edhrec.com/commanders/omnath-locus-of-rage 4. Mina and Denn, Wildborn https://edhrec.com/commanders/mina-and-denn-wildborn 3. Xenagos, the Reveler https://edhrec.com/cards/xenagos-the

Episode 44: The Commander Smiths talk about a group of cards that they think are under used when looking at EDH rec. There was an article posted by Channel Fireball talking about collection insurance that we will discuss along with which Box Toppers we think are the best value pick up currently. Enjoy!   Episode Jump Top 20 Under Used Commander Cards 5:32 Insurance Talk 48:30 Smith Specs of the Week 1:03:52   Battle Boxes Ultimate Masters Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BGD3yZ7rdo     Under used Commander Cards: Spellskite https://edhrec.com/cards/spellskite Comeuppance https://edhrec.com/cards/comeuppance Defense of the heart https://edhrec.com/cards/defense-of-the-heart Omnath, Locus of Mana https://edhrec.com/commanders/omnath-locus-of-mana City of Solitude https://edhrec.com/cards/city-of-solitude Endless Horizon https://edhrec.com/cards/endless-horizons Faerie Artisans https://edhrec.com/cards/faerie-artisans No Mercy https://edhrec.com/cards/no-mercy Master Transmuter https:

Episode 43: The Commander Smiths go full Ultimate Masters. We talk about a bunch of cards that are worth getting. What prices to get in and out at along with growing your collection. Video of the 10 Box Toppers Opened https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6HU3u35yvk&t=3s Ultimate Masters Boxes 6-10 Opened https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI33NgLDSmw&t=10s Ultimate Masters Boxes 1-5 Opened https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqTKwQiJ-3c&t=2s Battle Boxes Ultimate Masters Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BGD3yZ7rdo   Full Price List for Ultimate Masters: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/index/UMA#paper   10 investment cards: Back to Basics Through the Breach Fulminator Mage All is Dust Containment Priest Entomb Bridge from Below Gaddock Teeg Celestial Collonade Vengevine   10 best Commander cards for value: Ancient Tomb Dark Depths Demonic Tutor Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Altar Urborg, Tomb of yawgmoth Maelstrom pulse Glen Elendra Archmage Eldrazi Conscription Woodfall Prim

  Episode 42: The Commander Smiths build Commander decks inspired by arena decks. Adam goes on to steal Lowery’s Guilds of Ravnica deck with Niv-Mizzet, Parun and Lowery builds around the Merfolk legend Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca. We got some testing in with the decks and talk about how they play. We end the show with SSOTW. Enjoy! Episode Jump: Spotlight Niv-Mizzet, Parun 7:00 Spotlight Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca 27:14 Gameplay 42:06 Smith Specs 57:14 Niv-Mizzet, Parun http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/niv-mizzit-meat-force/ Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kumena-merfolkin-around/?cb=1543867213 SSOTW: Tatyova Benthic Druid https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Dominaria:Foil/Tatyova+Benthic+Druid#paper Docent of Perfection https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Eldritch+Moon:Foil/Docent+of+Perfection#paper Quasiduplicate https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Guilds+of+Ravnica:Foil/Quasiduplicate#paper Curse of the Swine https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Theros:Foil/Curse+of+the+Swine#pape

Episode 41- The Commander Smiths talk about a bunch of solid reprints from the Ultimate Masters Set along with their impressions. A couple smaller discussions on Arena and prerelease foils with Guilds of Ravnica. A correction will be made. And finishing off will be Smith Specs of the Week. Enjoy! Episode Jump: Ultimate Masters Fully Spoiled 5:25 Random Magical Shit 35:05 We were WRONG 50:40 Smith Specs 53:50   Ultimate Masters Complete List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/ultimate-masters-2018-11-19   Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth rulings: http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=383425   Smith Specs of the Week: Underrealm Lich https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Guilds+of+Ravnica/Underrealm+Lich#paper Rest in Peace https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Return+to+Ravnica/Rest+in+Peace#paper Legion’s Landing https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Buy-A-Box+Promos:Foil/Legions+Landing#paper Selfless Spirit https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Eldritch

Episode 40- The Commander Smiths have a fully packed show starting off mentioning that something was different for the foils of Guilds of Ravnica. We also have a nice conversation of the coveted Core Cards for Commander: Lands. And then we talk about some different ways to spec on cards when coming to Ultimate Masters. Enjoy!   Episode Jump: Guilds of Ravnica Foils: 4:22 Core Cards For Commander: Land 15:35 UMA Cards to Watch 1:01:45   Core Cards for Commander: Lands EDH Rec top Lands https://edhrec.com/top/lands Dual lands, Shock lands, Fetches, Battle Bond Lands, Cycle Dual lands, Scry Lands, Man Lands, Battle Lands, Check Lands, Bounce Lands, Pain Lands, Gaea’s Cradle, Cavern of Souls, Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth, Cabal Coffers, Vesuva, Strip Mine, Wastelands, Dustbowl, Winding Canyons, Alchemist Refuge, Reflecting Pool, Forbidden Orchard, Reliquary Tower, Shizo, Death’s Storehouse, Inventors’ Fair, Avademy Ruins, Buried Ruin, Maze of Ith, Path of Ancestry, Command Tower, Geier Reach Sanitarium, Mik

Episode 39- The Commander Smiths get to actually play a solid amount of games with the decks that have been created for the show. It feels really good to play a solid amount of games admittedly. We also talk about Ultimate Masters and the cards that were released as Ultimate Box Toppers. Adam did get one Box Topper and we will post a link to a video for it that is already on our Twitter account underneath. And as always we discuss some Smith Specs of the Week. Enjoy! Episode Jump: Game Play 6:25 Ultimate Masters 38:09 Smith Specs of the Week 56:10   Ultimate Masters Info: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/ultimate-masters-everything-we-know   Smith Specs: Zombie Infestation https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Magic+2012:Foil/Zombie+Infestation#paper Mox Amber https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Dominaria/Mox+Amber#paper Cathartic Reunion https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Kaladesh:Foil/Cathartic+Reunion#paper Blind Obiedience https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Gatecrash:Foil/Blind+Obedience#pape

Episode 38- The Commander Smiths are starting to get old in their 38th episode. We have put some time into MTG Arena on the computer and we give our review of the new game. We have Just The Tips segments talking about how we personally organize our card collections and we end the episode with Smith Specs of the Week Commander 2018 edition. Enjoy! Ultimate Masters https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-ultimate-masters-2018-11-05   Episode Jump: Arena 5:15 Just the Tips 31:49 Smith Specs 57:48   Smith Specs: Commander 2018   Treasure Nabber: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Commander+2018/Treasure+Nabber#pape Lord Windgrace: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Commander+2018:Foil/Lord+Windgrace#paperr Saheeli, the Gifted: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Commander+2018:Foil/Saheeli+the+Gifted#paper Geode Golem: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Commander+2018/Geode+Golem#paper Myth Unbound: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/price/Commander+2018/Myth+Unbound#paper Isolated

Episode 37: This episode the Commander Smiths talk about playing some games with Niv Mizzit, Vraska and Brudiclad. We also try and come up with the definitive list for Game enders in each color along with artifacts and we finish off the episode with Smith specs. Enjoy!   Episode Jump: Smith Stories 6:52 CCC Top Game Winners 20:48 Smith Specs 49:20   Battle Boxes: Guilds of Ravnica: Round 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by6bhIbhSIM   Core Cards for Commander: Game Enders 6. Artifact: Blightsteel Colossus, Platinum Angel, Helm of the Host 5. White: Storm Herd, Teferi's Protection, Avacyn, Angel of Hope 4. Red: Insurrection,Disrupt Decorum, Aggravated Assault 3. Black: Rise of the Dark Realms, Torment of Hailfire, In Garruk's Wake 2. Blue: Cyclonic Rift, Expropriate, Rite of Replication 1. Green: Craterhoof Behemoth, Triumph of the Hordes, Tooth and Nail   Smith Specs of the Week: Crypt Ghast, Growing Rites of Itlimac, Fatal Push, Mauseleum Secrets, Midnight Reaper, Response//Resurgence  

Episode 36: The Commander Smiths have 2 lists for the price of one episode. We will be talking about what we feel are the top 10 commander cards from Guilds of Ravnica along with the  top 15 rotating cards to spec on for Hour of Devastation. We also chat about Lowery’s trip to Germany and try some “Shnapps” from there and Adam had just seen the Foo Fighters in concert. There is also some Arena talk and the experience with buying the Guilds of Ravnica Mythic Edition Planeswalkers from Hasbro. Enjoy!  Arena Code: PlayRavnica   Episode Jump: Top 10 Commander Cards for Guilds of Ravnica 17:04 Random Magic Shit 34:39 Top 15 Hour of Devestation Rotating SPECS 53:27   Check out the Guilds of Ravnica Mythic Edition Box Opening! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBL-XgISkFk&t=13s   Top 10 Guilds of Ravnica Commander Cards: 1. Doom Whisperer http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=452819 2. Assassin’s Trophy http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=452902

Episode 35: The Commander Smiths have some Core Cards for Commander on tap and this time and its RED! We also go through our top 15 Amonkhey specs, Enjoy! Episode Jump: CCC Red 4:427 Top 15 Amonkhet Rotating SPECS 44:08   Core Cards for Commander: https://www.edhrec.com/top/r   Amonkhet Rotation Specs top 15: Rhonas the Indomitable Liliana Deaths Majesty Anointed Procession Gideon of the Trials Liliana Death Wielder Vizier of the Menagerie Canyon Slough, Scattered Grove, Fetid Pools, Sheltered Thicket, Irrigated Farmland Combat Celebrant Liliana's Mastery Lord of the Accursed Soul-Scar Mage Throne of the God-Pharoh Dusk//Dawn Archfiend of Ifnir By Force   Bulk Buys- Samur, Voice of Dissent, Angel of Sanctions, Prowling Sherpopard, Aven Mindscensor, Bontu’s Monument/ Oketra’s Monument/ Pull from Tommorrow, Glorybringer, Approach of the Seond Sun, Bloodrage Brawler, Bone Picker, Channeler Innitiate, Drake Haven, Flameblade Adept, Harsh Mentor

Episode 34: The Commander Smiths get a little loopy in this one. Commander Spotlight with Niv-Mizzet, Parun. We also discuss why we personally enjoy the game of Magic along with the top 15 rotation specs from Aether Revolt. Enjoy! Episode Jump: Commander Spotlight 6:47 Why we play Magic 33:30 Top 15 Aether Revolt Rotating SPECS 54:53   Niv-Mizzet, Parun Spotlight: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/niv-mizzet-the-king-of-ping/?cb=1537810477   Smith Specs Aether Revolt Rotation: 1.Paradox Engine 2.Walking Ballista 3.Heroic Intervention 4. Dissalow 5. Mechanized Production 6. Planar Bridge 7. Metallic Mimic 8. Whir of Invention 9. Rishkar's Expertise 10. Scrap Trawler 11. Yahenni, Undying Partisan 12. Baral, Chief of Compliance 13. Exquisite Angel 14. Spire of Industry 15.Lifecrafter's Bestiary   Total List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/index/AER#paper   Destiny’s Child- Survivor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmc8bQoL-J0   Remember to send any questions or comments to: CommanderSmith

Episode 33: The Commander Smiths participate in a Guilds of Ravnica Pre Release and talk about some pulls, plays and pats on the back. Adam made a Spotlight Commander deck with Vraska, Golgari Queen at the helm. Some “Magical” News happened and we start our rotation specs with Top 15  Kaladesh specs, Enjoy! Episode Jump: Commander Spotlight 26:58 Magical News 56:52 Top 15 Kaladesh Rotating SPECS 1:10:51   Vraska, Golgari Queen Commander Spotlight Add into Tapped out and add link   Amazon, Target, Walmart link https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/experimentation-2018-09-21   Guild kits deck lists https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/guilds-of-ravnica-guild-kit-decklists   Kaladesh rotating top 15 1.Chandra, Torch of Defiance 2. Nissa, Vital Forcer 3.  Sprebluff Canals/ Blooming Marsh/ Botanical Sanctum, Inspireing Vantage/ Concealed Courtyard 4. Torrential Gearhulk 5. Combustible Gearhulk 6. Verdurous Gearhulk 7. Noxious Gearhulk 8. Panharmonicon 9. Saheeli Rai 10.Aetherf

    Episode 32: The Commander Smiths discuss the last bit of spoilers from Guilds of Ravnica. If you want a quick story overview then feel giddy because there is a quick bit of Loooore Time with Lowery. A small random discussion about potential changes in Wizards distribution and finish off the episode with Smith Specs of the Week. Enjoy! Episode Jump: Spoliers 8:18 Lore Time with Lowery 47:19 Masterpiece Planewalker Discussion 59:36 Smith Specs 1:09:16   Full Guilds of Ravnica Spoiler https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/guilds-ravnica-2018-09-19   Lore: Ravnica Block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfH43f9Ef8Y Return to Ravnica: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dLvnqwgnt4   Alpha Investments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yufweEotw-g   Smith Specs: Doom Whisperer, Crucible of Worlds, Scapeshift, Lyra Downbringer, Nevermore, Dromoka's Command   Spice Girls- Wannabe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJLIiF15wjQ   Alaska 2017 Smoked Porter https://www.beeradv

Episode 31:How many new cards can we fit into an episode from Guilds of Ravnica? I don’t know you’ll have to count but there are a bunch. The usual Smith Specs and plenty of shenanigans. Enjoy! ***Side Note*** Double Strike won't work with Etrata.  After the first stike hits it will shuffle into the library. Episode Jump: Spoliers 7:35 Smith Specs 1:03:10 Spoilers: https://www.mtgsalvation.com/spoilers/228-guilds-of-ravnica   Smith Specs: Scarblade Elite, Oona's Prowler, Price of Glory, Temple of Mystery, Greater Good, Seedborn Muse   Remember to send any questions or comments to: CommanderSmiths@Gmail.com     or follow us on Twitter for News, Updates and NOW INSTA SPECS! @CommanderSmiths     Check out our YouTube channel, subscribe, Like and Share!   Africa- Toto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY

Episode 30:  The Commander Smiths are excited to talk about the Guilds of Ravnica Spoilers that have come out this last week. We talk about the new mechanics and how they will look in commander along with some new products and cards. Enjoy! Episode Jump: Spoliers 10:53 Smith Specs 56:19 Guilds of Ravnica info https://www.mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Guilds+of+Ravnica   Garth Brooks- Friends in low places https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvCgSqPZ4EM   Smith Specs: Hada Freeblade, Buried Alive, Sidisi, Brood Tyrant, Ink-Eyes Servant of Oni, Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker, Glory   Remember to send any questions or comments to: CommanderSmiths@Gmail.com     or follow us on Twitter for News, Updates and NOW INSTA SPECS! @CommanderSmiths     Check out our YouTube channel, subscribe, Like and Share!

Episode 29- Hey everyone we promise an amazing show tonight! We will be chatting about some testing with Yoriko, Xantcha, and Estrid and giving perspectives on the spotlight decks that we have built. And then we have our spotlight guest in Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer along with whatever shinanigans Adam has cooked up with it and maybe he should just have The Locust God be his commander :) There have been some new cards that have been released into the wild and to finish off the show we have some SSOTW. Enjoy! Episode Jump: Spotlight Brudiclad 23:40 Spoliers 59:10 Smith Specs 1:11:19 Michael Jackson- Man in the Mirror https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PivWY9wn5ps Spotlight Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/brudiclad-dragon-token-smash-face/ 5 new cards from Game Night decks https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/magic-game-night-decklists Guilds of Ravinica Spoilers https://www.mtgsalvation.com/spoilers/228-guilds-of-ravnica Smith Specs of the Week Sword of the Meek https:/