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**Commander Social**

This is a weekly Commander podcast about Magic: the Gathering. Your hosts Ryan, and Zack attempt to entertain you with interesting anecdotes about the game of Magic, including their experience running a Commander league.

Latest Episodes:

Grab Bag - Ep149 Aug 18, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 149 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 15:56
@MTGStocks - 16:38
@TCGplayer - 16:38
@maro254 - 26:17

New Cards

Discussion on new cards we got and spec ideas

Main Topic - Grab Bag

Unfinity Stickers
1. https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-mtg-unfinity-sticker-reveal-sdcc/
2. https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/unfinity-spoilers-july-24-sticker-sheets-for-eternal-formats
Maro’s hints
1. https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/692666879432622080/maros-dominaria-united-teaser
Summary
1. What did you think?

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38
© Copyright 2022 Leaky Dinghy, LLC

Seeing Red - Ep148 Aug 11, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 148 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 11:15
@edhrec - 18:12, 44:22
@MastDelen - 25:31
@infinitokens - 26:28
@MtgProphet - 43:34

New Cards

Discussion on new cards we got and spec ideas

Main Topic - Seeing Red

Look at some red commanders
Summary
1. What are some red decks you think are cool

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38
© Copyright 2022 Leaky Dinghy, LLC

Seeing a Man About a Deck - Ep147 Jul 28, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 147 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 12:49
@JoshLeeKwai - 24:14
@edhrec - 40:30

New Cards

Discussion on new cards we got and speck ideas

Lost Legends

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/lost-legends-2022-07-21

Main Topic - Seeing a Man About a Deck

Tell the story about Obeka
Discuss what the deck’s plan
Discuss some card
Summary
1. Are there any cards you missed? Would you build this deck differently? Let us know on twitter!

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38
© Copyright 2022 Leaky Dinghy, LLC

Cards without Homes - Ep146 Jul 25, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 146 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 16:18
@edhrec - 23:38
@BrainstormBrew - 26:28, 29:46
@MTGMoo - 39:34
@AltersAlk - 41:29
@MarkRober - 46:33

Main Topic - Cards without Homes

Cards from the box
Summary
1. Are you going to get any of these cards? Are there any cards we missed?

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38
© Copyright 2022 Leaky Dinghy, LLC

Double Masters 2022 Cards Worth Buying - Ep145 Jul 14, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 145 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 11:20
@MTGStocks - 12:13
@edhrec - 1:05:42

Main Topic - Double Masters 2022 Cards Worth Buying

Disclaimer: Prices came from mtgstocks.com. We are not factoring in any special prints from the set, just the most basic version. We are not professional financiers, but we’ve been watching mtg card prices for years and can make educated guesses.

07.11.2022

05.01.2022

Difference

Smothering Tithe

$26.73

$50.00

$23.27

Dockside Extortionist

$52.74

$69.00

$16.26

City of Brass

$14.22

$23.00

$8.78

Teferi's Protection

$21.97

$44.00

$22.03

Mana Drain

$40.74

$50.00

$9.26

Mana Vault

$51.26

$72.00

$20.74

Sensei's Divining Top

$27.35

$67.00

$39.65

Cavern of Souls

$58.06

$82.00

$23.94

Damnation

$16.73

$31.00

$14.27

Force of Negation

$42.45

$80.00

$37.55

Panharmonicon

$5.01

$10.00

$4.99

Green Sun's Zenith

$12.31

$30.00

$17.69

Phyrexian Altar

$37.62

$98.00

$60.38

Crucible of Worlds

$23.83

$40.00

$16.17

Bloom Tender

$12.81

$34.00

$21.19

Consecrated Sphinx

$28.63

$56.00

$27.37

Oracle of Mul Daya

$9.41

$19.00

$9.59

Hardened Scales

$4.34

$10.00

$5.66

Imperial Seal

$121.77

$1,750.00

$1,628.23

Kozilek, Butcher of Truth

$40.22

$80.00

$39.78

Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre

$38.45

$70.00

$31.55

Bitterblossom

$28.04

$50.00

$21.96

Vedalken Orrery

$11.79

$34.00

$22.21

Aurelia, the Warleader

$9.56

$30.00

$20.44

Allosaurus Shepherd

$31.42

$57.00

$25.58

Summary
1. Are you going to get any of these cards? Are there any cards we missed?

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38

Lucas, Will and Lurrus - Ep144 Jul 07, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 144 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 12:24
@Kesswylie - 13:37
@LennyWooley - 40:12
@MtgProphet - 40:12

Main Topic - Lucas, Will and Lurrus

Disclaimer: Ryan has never played this deck
Shout out to Alex Kessler for the deck inspiration! He’s an excellent follow on Twitter (@Kesswylie)
1. Link to Kessler’s list: https://archidekt.com/decks/2512946#Lurrus_Friend_Forever
Read out the Commanders
1. The idea of the deck is to be super low curve, because you have to. But it’s really cool to have a 4 color combination, and get to run lots of really efficient creatures.
  1. Link to my version of the deck:
    1. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/6wS8TPDk2kCxopLaLoVUgQ
2. Robots in disguise
  1. There are 36 Artifacts in the deck! (4 lands and 5 creatures) This goes super well with Lucas
  2. This seems like perfect deck to use the Mox Opal I picked up a while ago
  3. I added quite a bit of fast mana to the deck, because I really want to be able to get Lurrus online quickie
    1. Grim Monolith
    2. Mana Vault
3. Cheap, but Effective
  1. Stoneforge Mystic
    1. Basilisk Collar
    2. Blade of Selves
    3. Cranial Plating
    4. Lightning Greaves
    5. Skullclamp
    6. Sword of the Meek
  2. Dark Confidant
  3. Dire Fleet Daredevil
  4. Ledger Shredder
  5. Thieving Skydiver
  6. Esper Sentinel
  7. Weathered Wayfarer
    1. Running all 4 channel lands from Kamigawa Neon Dynasty
    2. Minamo, School at Water’s Edge
    3. Inventor’s Fair
    4. Den of the Bugbear
4. Instantly worth it
  1. Ad Nauseum
  2. Dark Ritual
  3. Wear // Tear
5. An Enchantment Under the Three
  1. Standstill
  2. Underworld Breach
  3. No Rest for the Wicked
  4. Animate Dead
  5. I should probably make room for Phyrexian Reclamation
6. Sacrificing for fun and profit!
  1. Kami of Ancient Law
  2. Kami of False Hope
  3. Gorilla Shaman
  4. Remorseful Cleric
7. Zack’s Combo Research goes here
  1. Combos researched here: https://www.commanderspellbook.com/
  2. Combo Actually in Deck:
    1. Ad Nauseam + Teferi's Protection
      1. https://edhrec.com/combos/wb/4284
  3. Combos almost in the deck
    1. {Vizier of Remedies}, Lesser Masticore, Altar of Dementia
      1. https://www.commanderspellbook.com/combo/3803
    2. Dockside Extortionist, {Disturbed Burial}, Alter of Dementia
      1. https://www.commanderspellbook.com/combo/8465
    3. {Koll, the Forgemaster}, Goblin Bombardment, Lightning Greaves, {Rograkh, Son of Rogahh}
      1. https://www.commanderspellbook.com/combo/8163
    4. Gobline Welder, {Thronbite Staff}, {Perilous Myr}
      1. https://www.commanderspellbook.com/combo/7202
    5. Thopter Foundry, {Time Sieve}, Sword of the Meek
      1. https://www.commanderspellbook.com/combo/5337
    6. Underworld Breach, {Grinding Station}, {Mana Crypt}
      1. https://www.commanderspellbook.com/combo/3744
  4. Uneligable
    1. Breath of Fury. Goblin Chieftai, Den of the Bugbear
      1. https://mtg.cardsrealm.com/en-us/combo-infinite/breath-of-fury-goblin-chieftain-den-of-the-bugbear

Summary
1. What do you think about this deck?

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38

Reprints We Want in Double Masters - Ep143 Jun 23, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 143 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 9:24
@MTGMoo - 30:15

Main Topic - Reprints We Want in Double Masters

Disclaimer: We’re recording this on Monday 6/20, so we don’t know what all is going to be included in Double Masters
Search for what’s in Double Masters so far
1. https://scryfall.com/search?q=set%3A2x2+%28rarity%3Ar+OR+rarity%3Am%29&unique=cards&as=checklist&order=name&dir=
Banger reprints so far!
1. Allosaurus Shepherd
2. Bloom Tender
3. Cavern of Souls
4. Damnation
5. Dockside Extortionist
6. Imperial Seal
7. Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8. Mana Vault
9. Phyrexian Altar (funny story)
10. Sensei’s Divining Top
11. Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
12. Vedalken Orrery
13. Wrenn and Six
Lists: Top 8 secret list style
1. Ryan’s turn to set the over under
Summary
1. What do you think about the Double masters reprints so far? What is on your most-wanted list? What are you planning on picking up once the prices bottom out?

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38

Baldur's Gate Backgrounds - Ep142 Jun 16, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 142 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 10:10
@MtgProphet - 12:24
@UrsaBearwalker - 14:29

Main Topic - Baldur's Gate Backgrounds

Disclaimer: We’re doing this secret style, so maybe we have overlap, who knows what will happen?!?! We haven’t tested any of these ideas!
Search for Commanders with “Choose a Background”
1. https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=oracle%3Abackground
Search for the Backgrounds:
1. https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=type%3Abackground
Ryan’s approach: I read all the backgrounds first, and then went through the potential commanders with backgrounds fresh in my mind.
Zack’s 1st idea
Ryan’s 1st idea
Zack’s 2nd idea
Ryan’s 2nd idea
Zack’s 3rd idea
Ryan’s 3rd idea
Summary
1. What do you think of these deck ideas? Have you brewed any of the Background Commanders yet? Which of these ideas was your favorite?

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38

Commander Legends Baldur's Gate Top 8 - Ep141 Jun 09, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 141 Community Spotlight:

@MtgProphet - 2:35, 29:26, 49:29
@mrfitzyfitz - 2:35
@Enthralimund1 - 2:35
@MothershipGames - 11:20

Main Topic - Commander Legends Baldur's Gate Legendaries

Disclaimer: These lists do NOT include cards that can be your Commander. We’re doing this because we talked about Commanders last episode. Let us know what you think.
https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=set%3Aclb+%28rarity%3Ar+OR+rarity%3Am%29+%28-is%3Acommander+-is%3Areprint%29
Top 8 lists
1. Zack’s turn to set the over/under
Good Reprints
1. Jeska’s Will
2. Basilisk Collar
3. Austere Command
4. Bramble Soveriegn
5. Kindred Discovery
6. Luxury Suite (and others)
7. Reflecting Pool
8. Stolen Strategy
9. Leyline of Anticipation
Summary
1. How did we do? What are your top 8 cards from Commander Legends Baldur’s Gate?

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38

Comander Legends Baldur's Gate Legendaries - Ep140 May 26, 2022

Show notes

https://store.commandersocial.com

You can find us on Twitter

Ryan - @greenegeek
Zack - @z4ck38
Together - @commandersocial

Our LGS has setup an online store!
1. https://store.mothershipatx.com
2. SOCIALSHIP - free shipping on orders of $50 or more
3. SOCIAL10 - 10% off in stock MTG singles
4. Thursday nights come play at mothership!
  1. https://discord.gg/MMXQJqf

Ep 140 Community Spotlight:

@MothershipGames - 5:04

Main Topic - Commander Legends Baldur's Gate Legendaries

Disclaimer: Ryan and Zack are going into this blind. This will be like having a conversation with some peeps at your LGS.
Scryfall Search: (63 new Commanders) https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=set%3Aclb+is%3Acommander
Alternate search for just rares and Mythics: (32 New Commanders) https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=set%3Aclb+%28rarity%3Ar+OR+rarity%3Am%29+is%3Acommander
Summary
1. What do you think of these potential new Commanders? Are there any you plan on building immediately?

Wrap it up

Keep it Social!
Zack Gets it Together Theme
1. Komiku - Battle of Pogs
2. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Commander Social Theme
1. Title - Trap Sport
2. By - jorikbasov
3. https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-trap-sport-4348/
Contact Info
1. Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial
2. You can check us out at commandersocial.com
3. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial
4. You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial
6. On twitter @commandersocial
7. Ryan individually @greenegeek
  1. twitch.tv/greenegeek
8. Zack individually @z4ck38

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