EDHRECast
469 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 491 ratingsEDHRECast is your resource for the most popular Magic: The Gathering gameplay format - Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH); widely known as Commander. Made by the community for the community, EDHRECast is hosted by three well-seasoned MTG players, Joey Schultz, Matt Morgan, and Dana Roach. Each week they dive into the latest news and changes to the Commander format and breakdown the meta so that you can play your deck with confidence.
Building off the articles found at EDHREC.com the team is here to use data-driven recommendations and analysis to help you make each and every one of your cards work for you. Whether you’re on a budget and still trying to get the most of our your builds, or if you’re trying to get a leg up with the best card combos, or you’re looking to figure out the best early, mid, and late game strategies, we’ll be sure to bring you all the latest information so that you’ll be the Commander of your local scene.
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Episodes
Underplayed Commanders | EDHRECast 168
June 25, 2021 18:47 - 1 hourThese commanders helm fewer than 200 decks, but they absolutely deserve more of the spotlight! This week, we're digging through the data to uncover those underplayed commanders. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and exclusive bonus content? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Modern Horizons 2 Set Review (Part Two) | EDHRECast 167
June 18, 2021 17:58 - 1 hourModern Horizons 2 Fast 2 Furious! We're finishing up our set review of the Magic's newest jam-packed set to find where the red, green, artifact, land, and multicolored cards will make an impact in EDH! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet and other exclusive episodes and additional content? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Modern Horizons 2 Set Review (Part One) | EDHRECast 166
June 11, 2021 18:05 - 1 hourModern Horizons 2 is PACKED with Commander goodies - and even some busted new commanders! We're taking a look at the most impactful new cards from the set, starting with white, blue, black, and of course, those amazing new legendary creatures. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, Patreon-only episodes, and exclusive Altersleeve? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more...
Pet Cards & Hidden Gems | EDHRECast 165
June 04, 2021 18:22 - 1 hourWhenever we build decks, we always reach for these pet cards. It's time to talk about our favorite go-to spells or hidden gems that we just can't help but try to force into the 99. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Strixhaven Graduation Ceremony | EDHRECast 164
May 28, 2021 22:25 - 1 hourWhich commanders are top of their class? Who is Valedictorian, and who was voted Most Likely to Succeed? Which spells got held back? Welcome the Graduation Ceremony of Strixhaven's Class of 2021. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Check out our new custom altersleeves at https://www.altersleeves.com/content-creator/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @dana...
Card Draw in Commander: Card Draw, Advantage, & Velocity in the 99 | EDHRECast 163
May 21, 2021 20:15 - 1 hourIt's a draw! We're looking through the most popular sources of card draw, card advantage, and card velocity in EDH, including our favorite tips to find the most effective forms of draw in your Commander decks. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Check out our new custom altersleeves at https://www.altersleeves.com/edhrecast EDHREC is sponsored by CardKingdom, TCGPlayer.com, and altersl...
How Many Utility Lands Should You Play in Commander? | EDHRECast 162
May 14, 2021 18:03 - 1 hourIt's free real estate! Utility lands can provide players with free value, but how many is to many? We've collected the data for the most popular utility lands in the game, and checked some decks to see how many players tend to use, to find out when and why those numbers go too far. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mat...
Planeswalkers in EDH: A Primer | EDHRECast 161
May 07, 2021 18:24 - 1 hourFrom Oko to Elspeth and from Teferi to Narset, planeswalkers have a wild reputation in Commander. We're going all-in to check out which walkers are the most popular, which commanders love to play them the most, the special tricks they can pull, and even how to defeat those pesky Superfriends strategies! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephM...
Removal Spell Review | EDHRECast 160
April 30, 2021 18:07 - 1 hourSwords, Path, Pongify, Mortify, Putrefy... the list of removal spells is so long, and Strixhaven is adding even more! How do you choose which ones to use? Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deckbuilding Heuristics and Personal Principles | EDHRECast 159
April 23, 2021 17:53 - 1 hourBuilding and tuning a Commander deck can be a challenge! These are the lessons we've learned that help us take our EDH brews to the next level. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commanders That Reject Their Own Sets | EDHRECast 158
April 16, 2021 18:19 - 56 minutesTheir average decks don't contain a single card from their own set! Which commanders are they, and why do some commanders refuse to play cards originally printed in the same set that they were? Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most Parasitic Commanders | EDHRECast 157
April 09, 2021 18:10 - 54 minutesThey could play cards from ANY set... but they love their own set the most! This week we're digging into the data to discover the commanders whose playstyle is so parasitic that their average deck is dominated by cards that were printed in the same set they were! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more ...
Sets That Got Better (Or Worse!) Over Time | EDHRECast 156
April 02, 2021 18:04 - 1 hourDon't miss it: this is one of our most epic data dives ever! We're checking out the popularity of different sets & how that popularity aged over time! Which sets grew MORE popular, and which sets shrank down? The results are fascinating! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Commander Backups & Substitutes | EDHRECast 155
March 26, 2021 18:09 - 53 minutesIf your commander is offline... can your deck still win? This week, we're examining cards in the 99 that help substitute a commander's abilities, and why some archetypes have more backups than others. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Unexpectedly Tribal Commanders | EDHRECast 154
March 19, 2021 18:14 - 56 minutesThese commanders don't name a specific creature type, and yet their data shows us an undercurrent of tribal deck synergies! In this episode, we're investigating the decks whose leaders offer an unexpected home for Goblins, Elves, Angels, and more! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad ch...
Biggest Set Popularity Surges in Commander | EDHRECast 153
March 12, 2021 18:59 - 57 minutesThese sets hit the ground running! Which sets had an immediate impact upon Commander as soon as they were released, and why? Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dana's Signature Style | EDHREC Room
March 10, 2021 19:03 - 22 minutesOur resident hipster brewer reveals his inside-out approach to building new decks! Check out Dana's decklists! Reki: https://archidekt.com/decks/3887#Reki,_the_History_of_Kamigawa:_Legendfall Vela: https://archidekt.com/decks/3993#Vela_the_Night-Clad:_Intimidating_Machinery Djeru: https://archidekt.com/decks/3994#Djeru,_With_Eyes_Open:_Superfriends Glissa: https://archidekt.com/decks/3948#Glissa_the_Traitor:_A_Touch_of_Death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
The Kaldheim Avalanche | EDHRECast 152
March 05, 2021 19:16 - 1 hourKaldheim data has built up, so much that it's starting to overwhelm! This week we're taking a look at Kaldheim's most popular standouts, while discussing the set's potential ability to bury or overshadow its own most interesting card designs. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices...
Joey's Signature Style | EDHREC Room
March 02, 2021 19:37 - 20 minutesJoey "As a Necromancer Himself" Schultz digs up grave secrets about reanimator decks! Check out Joey's decklists! Syr Konrad: https://archidekt.com/decks/234654#Syrah_Konnor Meren: https://archidekt.com/decks/4033#Death_is_the_Only_Way_to_Live Mimeoplasm: https://archidekt.com/decks/4047#Mimeoplastic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Domino Deckbuilding | EDHRECast 151
February 26, 2021 18:52 - 55 minutesSometimes, adding one card isn't just adding ONE card. We're diving into the cards whose inclusion will cause ripple effects on your entire Commander deck! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt's Signature Style | EDHREC Room
February 24, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutesOur resident aggro player Matt Morgan discusses his favorite things about his signature Commander strategy! He reveals some of his most-loved cards, fun tricks, and important lessons learned. Check out Matt's Decklists! Mirri: https://archidekt.com/decks/59418#Mother_Mirri's_Little_Kid_Aggro Valduk: https://archidekt.com/decks/246717#Valduk Omnath: https://archidekt.com/decks/311582#Onmath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Time to D-D-D-Dual Land! | EDHRECast 150
February 19, 2021 19:03 - 1 hourShock lands, check lands, filter lands, pain lands, fetch lands, cycling lands, horizon lands - there are dozens upon dozens of dual lands available in Commander... so how do you choose which ones to use!? Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, the EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tribal Deck Fundamentals | EDHRECast 149
February 12, 2021 19:05 - 1 hourKaldheim, Zendikar, and even Commander Legends have reinvigorated tribal decks, and made a few even more powerful! This week we're going in-depth on popular tribes and the unique tricks that make each of them work so well! Want access to the Challenge the Stats Spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Power Creep by the Numbers | EDHRECast 148
February 05, 2021 19:43 - 1 hourHow many cards does an average Commander deck play from the year 1993? Or from the year 2006? Or from 2001? Now, how about 2020? This week, we're looking at the data behind the power creep! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Legend Explosion | EDHRECast 147
January 29, 2021 18:56 - 53 minutesThe number of legends has absolutely exploded in recent years, causing a huge surge of legendary cards not just for the command zone, but for the 99, too! This week's cast tackles the numbers behind all those new legends, and most importantly, how this trend will change our deckbuilding. Want access to the Challenge the Stats Spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroac...
Commander Ratios: Card Type Imbalance | EDHRECast 146
January 22, 2021 18:40 - 56 minutesTons of artifacts, but no enchantments? Lots of spells, but no planeswalkers? Today we're looking at the data to discover the commanders whose card type distribution is WAY off-balance, and how those ratios can affect your strategy! Want access to the Challenge the Stats Spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Check out the EDH Wiki! https://edhwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page Come hang out for our live Commander Stream every Wednesday a...
Snow | EDHREC Room
January 19, 2021 18:26 - 21 minutesKaldheim has brought with it a huge number of new snow effects, and only one card that punishes snow lands. The fellas sit down in the REC Room to discuss the ramifications this design choice will have on EDH. Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Endurance vs Explosiveness ft. Chase @ManaCurves | EDHRECast 145
January 15, 2021 19:09 - 1 hourLots of Commander decks use cards that help increase their staying power... but sometimes you just wanna ka-boom the battlefield! This week the cast is joined by the marvelous Chase @ManaCurves to discuss her favorite ways to prepare for the One Big Turn that will change the game forever. Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Check out the EDH Wiki: https://edhwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page Che...
Commander Color Breakdown (AKA You're Wrong About Boros & Simic) | EDHRECast 144
January 08, 2021 19:02 - 56 minutesWhich color is actually the most popular in Commander? You may think you know, but we've run the data and we're excited to share the truth behind Magic's most popular guilds! Want access to the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Check out the EDH Wiki! Check out the EDH Wiki! https://edhwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about ...
2021 Commander Data Update | EDHRECast 143
January 01, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes2021 is here, and what better way to start off the year than with a data update? Where is commander after 2020, and what trends have shaped it over the past several years? Let's take a look! Want access to our Challenge the Stats spreadhseet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? You can support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Check out the EDH Wiki! https://edhwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about ...
Was the Year of Commander a Success? 2020 Review ft Olivia Gobert-Hicks! | EDHRECast 142
December 18, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour2020 nears its end! We're honored to be joined by CAG member Olivia Gobert-Hicks to help us tackle the timeline of this insane year, figure out the landscape of Magic and Commander after the craziness of 2020, and answer the year's most important question: was the Year of Commander a success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commander Legends Data Dive | EDHRECast 141
December 11, 2020 19:09 - 1 hourCommander Legends has introduced a metric TON of new EDH goodies! Let's take a look at where the date is trending! https://edhrec.com/sets/cmr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lowest Mana Curves in Commander | EDHRECast 140
December 04, 2020 19:20 - 59 minutesThey don't cast huge spells, but they still pack a huge punch! This week the fellas dive into the data to bring you the commanders whose decks have the all-time lowest mana curves in all of EDH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Highest Mana Curves in Commander | EDHRECast 139
November 29, 2020 22:42 - 57 minutesBig, splashy, huge, and smashy! This week we're climbing data mountain to discover the highest peaks possible: the commanders with the highest mana curves in ALL of EDH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will the New Monarch Cards Change EDH? | EDHRECast 138
November 20, 2020 18:58 - 1 hourCommander Legends delivered a whole new batch of monarchy cards for Commander, but how good are they? Is the monarchy about to show up in way more Commander games, or will it remain more niche? Let's look at the data and find out how the monarchy will shape up in EDH! Check out the EDH Wiki! https://edhwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Popular Cards BANNED In Other Formats | EDHRECast 137
November 13, 2020 19:52 - 1 hourSo good they were BANNED... in other formats! Today we're looking through the most popular Commander cards that aren't legal in formats like Standard, Modern, and Legacy, to see how their power level translates to EDH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Partners: A Guide to Playing 2 Commanders | EDHRECast 136
November 06, 2020 19:06 - 57 minutesTwo commanders means twice the fun! This week we're providing a how-to guide for players looking to build a Partner deck for the first time, and the most important lessons (and cards!) to keep in mind when building around not one legendary creature, but two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most Color-Balanced Commanders | EDHRECast 135
October 30, 2020 18:01 - 1 hourLast week we discussed commanders with huge color skews, but this week it's all about BALANCE! We're sorting through the decks, strategies, and archetypes with the most well-balanced color distributions in the entire Commander format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most Color-Imbalanced Decks | EDHRECast 134
October 23, 2020 21:25 - 1 hourIt's *technically* a two-color deck... but there are 60 green cards and only 5 red cards! This week we're sorting through the decks, strategies, and archetypes with the biggest color-skews in the entire Commander format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 133: Most Popular Zendi-Cards
October 16, 2020 18:24 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBZendikar has made an enormous splash in the world of Commander. Today we're looking through the most popular Zendi-cards in the EDH format to see where the numbers for these awesome cards have land-fallen!
Most Popular Zendi-Cards | EDHRECast 133
October 16, 2020 18:24 - 1 hourZendikar has made an enormous splash in the world of Commander. Today we're looking through the most popular Zendi-cards in the EDH format to see where the numbers for these awesome cards have land-fallen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 132: Late Bloomer Commanders
October 09, 2020 18:08 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MBThese commanders flew under the radar, but spiked in popularity much later in their lifetimes! Join us as we dive into the data for these late bloomer commanders and what may have caused them to reach the popularity they deserve!
Late Bloomer Commanders | EDHRECast 132
October 09, 2020 18:08 - 1 hourThese commanders flew under the radar, but spiked in popularity much later in their lifetimes! Join us as we dive into the data for these late bloomer commanders and what may have caused them to reach the popularity they deserve! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 131: Scale - The Power of Multiplayer
October 02, 2020 18:15 - 52 minutes - 49.6 MBMultiplayer Magic can be daunting... except when you use cards that take advantage of having multiple opponents! In this episode, we talk about cards that scale well to the increased size of the game, cards that scale poorly, and the cards that go totally overboard, so you can tip the scales in your favor!
Scale - The Power of Multiplayer | EDHRECast 131
October 02, 2020 18:15 - 59 minutesMultiplayer Magic can be daunting... except when you use cards that take advantage of having multiple opponents! In this episode, we talk about cards that scale well to the increased size of the game, cards that scale poorly, and the cards that go totally overboard, so you can tip the scales in your favor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHREC Room: Secret Lair - The Walking Dead
September 29, 2020 15:54 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBSo this Secret Lair thing happened, and it seems to have gone about as well as an actual zombie apocalypse....
Secret Lair - The Walking Dead | EDHREC Room
September 29, 2020 15:54 - 33 minutesSo this Secret Lair thing happened, and it seems to have gone about as well as an actual zombie apocalypse.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 130: Landfall Guys
September 25, 2020 21:33 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBLet the land fall! Join us for an exploration of Landfall decks and their most common win conditions, and how the newest Landfall legends from Zendikar Rising fit into EDH!
Landfall Guys | EDHRECast 130
September 25, 2020 21:33 - 1 hourLet the land fall! Join us for an exploration of Landfall decks and their most common win conditions, and how the newest Landfall legends from Zendikar Rising fit into EDH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 129: How to Evaluate Modal Cards
September 18, 2020 18:13 - 1 hour - 64 MBZendikar Rising has introduced new modal double-faced cards... but how do we figure out whether they're good in EDH? This week, we look at the lessons learned from Charms, Confluences, Commands, and more, and figure out how to apply them to the new modal cards from Zendikar Rising!