MTG Commander Smiths Podcast
We are the Commander Smiths! Adam & Lowery talk all things MTG Commander! We have a weekly podcast NEW episodes every Wednesday! We also feature Adam‘s ”Proxy Time!” videos! This is a weekly video debuting the latest proxy that shows you not only the latest proxy but it shows you how to make them and shows you some tips along the way! Lowery features a bi-weekly #Shorts video called ”Curated MTG!” In this video Lowery goes over what you would call under used cards and where they may find a nice home for commander play! We also feature a bunch of ”Just the Tips” videos that provide tips that can help EVERY Magic the Gathering player in one way or another!
Episodes
Episode 383:
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We’re doing it. The long-awaited Basic Land Tournament is finally here! 💥 16 styles enter... only 1 basic will reign supreme. We’re breaking it all down—voting, arguing, and probably losing friendships over Forests vs. Islands.
PLUS—surprise drop! We got hit with a Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair spoiler out of nowhere, and yep… we’ve got thoughts. Gotta go fast... but no...
Episode 382:
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We're wrapping up our Core Cards for Commander series with a banger episode covering all the color pairings! 💥 From Azorius to Gruul to Orzhov and beyond... we're diving into the best staples and sneaky picks for every two-color combo in Commander. Whether you're just starting a new brew or upgrading an old favorite... we’ve got cards you’ll wanna have on your radar. 🤓�...
Episode 381:
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We’re keeping the Core Cards series rolling... and this week we’re going full Black Magic 🖤💀 From card draw to graveyard recursion to downright dirty removal, we’re talking all the must-have black cards for your Commander decks. Whether you're draining the table or raising an undead army, these are the tools that make black a powerhouse in EDH!
CCC BLACK: Adam: Blac...
Episode 380:
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The Commander Smiths talk about their favorite cards in Core Cards for Commander Red edition. We also quick talk about the fiasco of the Final Fantasy Secret Lair and we end with a Stump the Smith Savant. How ever you want to say it. Enjoy!
CCC Red: Lowery Descent into Avernus https://scryfall.com/card/clb/169/descent-into-avernus Sazacap's Brew https://scryfall.com/card/...Episode 379:
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We're diving headfirst into the brand-new Final Fantasy set! 💥 Whether you're a fan of the games or just here for the cardboard, we've got you covered. We're doing our classic Fav 5-style Top 10 for the commanders in the set... plus calling out our favorite new cards for Commander play in general. Tons of fun picks, spicy brews, and yeah... still butchering names left an...
Episode 378:
🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re diving headfirst into the full Secret Lair Summer Superdrop 2025 — including that sweet Final Fantasy collab we talked about a couple weeks ago! 🧙♂️🎮💥
We’re breaking it all down: 🔥 What’s hot 🤷♂️ What’s meh 💰 And which ones are actually worth your cash!
From insane reprints to gorgeous new art, we’re calling out the highlights, talking value, and lett...
Episode 377:
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙 We’re diving into the Final Fantasy Commander precons! 💥 We’re breaking down the brand-new cards we’re hyped about, pointing out the reprints worth grabbing, and—of course—giving you both budget 💸 and unlimited 💰 upgrade paths to take these decks to the next level. Whether you’re a FF fan, a Commander junkie, or just here for the spicy new tech... we’ve got you covere...
Episode 376:
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙 We're diving into the world of proxies... which cards are worth proxying, when you should start thinking about it, and why we do it ourselves. Whether you're looking to save some cash, protect your expensive stuff, or just test things out before buying, we've got tips and our favorite proxy picks to help you out. It's time to proxy like a pro... or at least fake it till ...
Episode 375:
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙 We’re chatting about what actually got unbanned, what was added to the Game Changer list, and what got the boot. We’ve had a little time to play with the changes, so we’re giving our early thoughts on what feels great... and what still needs some help. Come hang out as we break it all down and see where things are heading!
💸 Support the CommanderSmiths!Episode 374:
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙 We’re digging into not one... but TWO major Secret Lair releases — the Everyone’s Invited Commander Deck and the Ultimate Pencil Superdrop — both dropping Monday, May 12th!
We break down what’s in the deck, the five new Secret Lair drops (including some wild raised foil options), and tackle the big question: Are these new price points actually worth it?
With the Commande...
Episode 373:
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This week we're diving into the new Commander Game Changer List—Wizards' attempt at helping players better define power levels by limiting how many powerful cards, or "game changers," you can have in each deck. But... did they miss some cards that probably should be on that list? We're talking through some of the biggest, most impactful cards in Commander and asking—sh...
Episode 372:
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This week we’re takin’ a break from all things Magic and having some fun with the Best TV Show Opening Theme Song Tournament! 🎶📺 From cartoon bangers to old-school jams and everything in between, we’re throwin’ them in a bracket and battling it out to find the GOAT of theme songs. Come hang, vibe with the nostalgia, and yell at us when your favorite loses 😂🔥
👉 C...
Episode 371:
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We're diving into Tarkir: Dragonstorm! We'll be breaking down our Top 10 Commanders and Top 10 Cards from the set—Fav 5 style! Expect some spicy picks, strong contenders, and maybe a few surprises along the way. Don't miss it! 🔥🐉
Legends: Adam: Betor, Kin to All https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/172/betor-kin-to-all Taigam, Master Opportunist https://scryfall.com/card/td...Episode 370:
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In this episode, we're diving into the Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Precons to see if they’re worth picking up! We break down each deck—Abzan Armor, Jeskai Striker, Sultai Arisen, Mardu Surge, and Temur Roar—analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and best upgrades.
💰 Are these precons worth it? We break down their value right out of the box.
🛠️ Budget upgrades! We’l...
Episode 369:
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We're diving into the Secret Lair: Our Boss Is on Vacation Superdrop, dropping Monday, the 24th! This massive release features nine different drops, including the highly anticipated SpongeBob SquarePants collabs and six other unique sets.
Is this Superdrop worth your hard-earned cash? We'll break down Break Points (BP) for each drop, analyze the value, and help you dec...
Episode 368:
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We're diving into tutors—the fair ones, the best ones, and really, the only ones you should be using! We’re breaking down why theme-related tutors and land tutors are the real MVPs while discussing which ones keep the game fun and interactive.
Are all tutors bad for Commander? Or do some actually make the game better? Let’s settle the debate! 🔍✨
Don't miss out—hit tha...
Episode 367: Good vs. Evil: The Only Counterspells Worth Playing in Commander!
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We’re tackling the ultimate blue debate—Good Counterspells vs. Evil Counterspells! Which ones make the game more interactive, and which ones just ruin everyone's day? We’ll break down what makes a counterspell "fair," which ones we’d actually play, and why some belong in the deepest pits of salt.
Love ‘em...
Episode 366: Core Cards for Commander: WHITE Edition!
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We’re diving into the core white cards every Commander player should have! After covering colorless, green, and blue staples, it's time to break down white’s best tools—from board wipes and protection to recursion and value engines.
We’ll cover must-have removal, game-saving spells, and versatile utility cards that fit into nearl...
Episode 365: Core Cards for Commander: BLUE Edition!
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We’re breaking down the essential blue cards every Commander player should have in their toolbox! After covering colorless staples, it’s time to focus on blue’s best spells—from card draw to counterspells, interaction, and control.
We’ll highlight powerful draw engines, game-changing spells, and tricky utility cards that can fit i...
Episode 364: Commander Brackets! 🏆
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We’re breaking down the brand-new Commander Brackets!
🔹 What are they, and where do you land in the rankings? 🔹 Should the Rules Committee rethink the system? 🔹 What’s the Game Changer List, and how does it impact the format? 🔹 Plus, which banned cards might make a comeback? 👀
Join us as we dig into these big updates and how they could sha...
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