Commander Theory

In this episode, Valerio (probably better known as @golgariguy on Twitter) returns to the show to discuss the absolute state of monored. Although White has gotten a lot of community attention in the last few years, Red has quietly fallen behind the other colors and is lacking many of the basic tools needed to compete in Commander. With data, deckbuilding, and a healthy bit of theorycrafting, we dissect Red and offer some areas where it could be improved without breaking the color pie. Decks discussed in this episode: Monogreen Goodstuff [https://archidekt.com/decks/5775684/monogreen_goodstuff] Monoblue Goodstuff [https://archidekt.com/decks/5775817/monoblue_goodstuff] Monoblack Goodstuff [https://archidekt.com/decks/5775763/monoblack_goodstuff] Monowhite Goodstuff [https://archidekt.com/decks/1586192/loran_of_the_third_path] Monored Goodstuff (Nick) [https://archidekt.com/decks/5467724/monored_goodstuff] Monored Goodstuff (Raphael) [https://www.moxfield.com/decks/fUL7jW2lPU6U7xI9B2bTBQ] Monored Goodstuff (@golgariguy) [https://www.moxfield.com/decks/qiPSRPle_0qwcwvXuxAhNQ] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/commandertheory] You can reach me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/commandertheory] or email me here [commandertheory@gmail.com] If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon [https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fcommandertheory&t=MzE1ZDUwMTc4ZDQ2OTc4NzJkZjlkNzQ3MmZhZjlhYzAyMjBlMzdhZix1QU15V2dUWA%3D%3D&b=t%3ABgjkpHZWK34EXBo7zdfJEA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fcommandertheory.com%2Fpost%2F182006995237%2Fcommander-theory-podcast-rna-set-review-wrap-up&m=1]! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link [https://r.v2i8b.com/api/v1/bid/redirect?campaign_id=01H192EPQVEZ7PT5P11H54TN97&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftcgplayer.pxf.io%2FCommanderTheory&source=ccflb7d879b12]. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show! The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage [https://soundcloud.com/entrophymusic] on Soundcloud)

Which cards from Lost Caverns of Ixalan are going to see the most play in Commander? How accurate were my predictions on which cards from Wilds of Eldraine would see the most adoption on EDHREC? Tune in to find out! Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/commandertheory] You can reach me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/commandertheory] or email me here [commandertheory@gmail.com] If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon [https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fcommandertheory&t=MzE1ZDUwMTc4ZDQ2OTc4NzJkZjlkNzQ3MmZhZjlhYzAyMjBlMzdhZix1QU15V2dUWA%3D%3D&b=t%3ABgjkpHZWK34EXBo7zdfJEA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fcommandertheory.com%2Fpost%2F182006995237%2Fcommander-theory-podcast-rna-set-review-wrap-up&m=1]! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link [https://r.v2i8b.com/api/v1/bid/redirect?campaign_id=01H192EPQVEZ7PT5P11H54TN97&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftcgplayer.pxf.io%2FCommanderTheory&source=ccflb7d879b12]. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show! The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage [https://soundcloud.com/entrophymusic] on Soundcloud)

Nick and guest host Brian descend into the Lost Caverns of Ixalan (and the associated precons), exploring the many new staples being released in the set and discovering a few gems that you may have missed. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/commandertheory] You can reach me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/commandertheory] or email me here [commandertheory@gmail.com] If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon [https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fcommandertheory&t=MzE1ZDUwMTc4ZDQ2OTc4NzJkZjlkNzQ3MmZhZjlhYzAyMjBlMzdhZix1QU15V2dUWA%3D%3D&b=t%3ABgjkpHZWK34EXBo7zdfJEA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fcommandertheory.com%2Fpost%2F182006995237%2Fcommander-theory-podcast-rna-set-review-wrap-up&m=1]! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link [https://r.v2i8b.com/api/v1/bid/redirect?campaign_id=01H192EPQVEZ7PT5P11H54TN97&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftcgplayer.pxf.io%2FCommanderTheory&source=ccflb7d879b12]. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show! The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage [https://soundcloud.com/entrophymusic] on Soundcloud)

Taking a slightly different approach to this spoiler season, as I'm skipping past the limited fodder legends and only doing a highlight reel of the most interesting commanders from both Lost Caverns of Ixalan AND the set's Commander precons. Let me know how you like the new format with a slightly more digestible length and an extremely high concentration of bangers! Decks discussed in this episode: Akal Pakal, First Among Equals [https://archidekt.com/decks/5766956/akal_pakal_first_among_equals] Inti, Seneschal of the Sun [https://archidekt.com/decks/5749957/inti_seneschal_of_the_sun] Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might [https://archidekt.com/decks/5784115/ojer_axonil_deepest_might] Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar [https://archidekt.com/decks/5767304/kutzil_malamet_exemplar] Hakbal of the Surging Soul [https://archidekt.com/decks/5774732/hakbal_of_the_surging_soul] Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood [https://archidekt.com/decks/5805791/xolatoyac_the_smiling_flood] Pantlaza, Sun-Favored Glass Cannon Combo [https://archidekt.com/decks/5809129/pantlaza_sunfavored] Wayta, Trainer Prodigy [https://archidekt.com/decks/5806662/wayta_trainer_prodigy] Tetzin, Gnome Champion [https://archidekt.com/decks/5775543/tetzin_gnome_champion] Xavier Sal, Infested Captain [https://archidekt.com/decks/5771474/xavier_sal_infested_captain] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/commandertheory] You can reach me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/commandertheory] or email me here [commandertheory@gmail.com] If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon [https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fcommandertheory&t=MzE1ZDUwMTc4ZDQ2OTc4NzJkZjlkNzQ3MmZhZjlhYzAyMjBlMzdhZix1QU15V2dUWA%3D%3D&b=t%3ABgjkpHZWK34EXBo7zdfJEA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fcommandertheory.com%2Fpost%2F182006995237%2Fcommander-theory-podcast-rna-set-review-wrap-up&m=1]! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link [https://r.v2i8b.com/api/v1/bid/redirect?campaign_id=01H192EPQVEZ7PT5P11H54TN97&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftcgplayer.pxf.io%2FCommanderTheory&source=ccflb7d879b12]. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show! The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage [https://soundcloud.com/entrophymusic] on Soundcloud)

We're wrapping up our coverage of the Doctor Who Commander decks just in time for the end of Lost Caverns of Ixalan spoiler season! Nick is joined by patron Ben to discuss all the cards from WHO with potential to make a splash in the 99, from narrow tech to new Commander format staples! Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/commandertheory] You can reach me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/commandertheory] or email me here [commandertheory@gmail.com] If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon [https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fcommandertheory&t=MzE1ZDUwMTc4ZDQ2OTc4NzJkZjlkNzQ3MmZhZjlhYzAyMjBlMzdhZix1QU15V2dUWA%3D%3D&b=t%3ABgjkpHZWK34EXBo7zdfJEA&p=http%3A%2F%2Fcommandertheory.com%2Fpost%2F182006995237%2Fcommander-theory-podcast-rna-set-review-wrap-up&m=1]! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link [https://r.v2i8b.com/api/v1/bid/redirect?campaign_id=01H192EPQVEZ7PT5P11H54TN97&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftcgplayer.pxf.io%2FCommanderTheory&source=ccflb7d879b12]. It costs you nothing and earns money for the show! The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage [https://soundcloud.com/entrophymusic] on Soundcloud)