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]

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Is Monored Goodstuff Possible? ft. @golgariguy

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!

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Lost Caverns of Ixalan Predictions

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.

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Have you ever wanted to design your own video game?


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The Maindeck Cards of Lost Caverns of Ixalan (and LCC Precons)

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]

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The Commanders of Lost Caverns of Ixalan (and LCC Precons)

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!

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WHO Set Review Part 3 - Maindeck Cards

We've gotten through WHO's Doctors and Companions, but the set of precons still has over 30 new options for Commanders to discuss, including many of the show's most iconic villains! Nick is joined by patron Ben to highlight the sweetest tech for these new decks and share some of the lore behind the new crossover!

Decklists discussed in this episode:
Danny Pink [https://archidekt.com/decks/5568549/danny_pink]
The Master, Mesmerist [https://archidekt.com/decks/5557460/the_master_mesmerist]
The Master, Multiplied [https://archidekt.com/decks/5557617/the_master_multiplied]
The Beast, Deathless Prince [https://archidekt.com/decks/5567822/the_beast_deathless_prince]
Sergeant John Benton [https://archidekt.com/decks/5623128/sergeant_john_benton]
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman [https://archidekt.com/decks/5561610/ashad_the_lone_cyberman]
The Face of Boe [https://archidekt.com/decks/5622865/the_face_of_boe]

Road Adventures of Cycling Men Of Leisure [http://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com]
A cycling centric podcast and a whole lot more.


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WHO Partners and Standalone Commanders

With 15 doctors and 25 companions, WHO has unleashed a huge number of options for Commander brewers. Nick is joined by patron Jason to call out the most powerful of the 375 doctor/companion combinations, highlight the sweetest tech for these new decks, and share some of the lore behind the new crossover!

Decks discussed in this episode:
The Ninth Doctor and Clara Oswald (Black) [https://archidekt.com/decks/5545355/the_ninth_doctor_and_clara_oswald_black]
The Ninth Doctor and Tegan Jovanka [https://archidekt.com/decks/5545235/the_ninth_doctor_and_tegan_jovanka]
The War Doctor and Ryan Sinclair [https://archidekt.com/decks/5567375/the_war_doctor_and_ryan_sinclair]

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WHO Doctors and Companions

Which cards from Wilds of Eldraine are going to see the most play in Commander? How accurate were our predictions on which cards from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth would see the most adoption? Tune in to find out!

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Wilds of Eldraine Predictions

Wizards recently released Ponies: the Galloping 2 [https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/866433/ponies-the-galloping-2-extra-life-2023] as a Secret Lair Drop benefiting children's charity Extra Life. In addition to discussing the cards in this drop and their applications in Commander, I brought in the Discord server's resident MLP expert, Logan, to unpack the references to My Little Pony's mane six and the world of Equestria.

Decks discussed in this episode:
Fluttershy [https://archidekt.com/decks/5424372/fluttershy]
Pinkie Pie [https://archidekt.com/decks/5421137/pinkie_pies_pile_of_smiles]
Rainbow Dash [https://archidekt.com/decks/5424297/rainbow_dash]

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BONUS Episode: Ponies The Galloping 2

Valerio (probably better known as @golgariguy [https://twitter.com/golgariguy] on Twitter) returns to the show to discuss which Commander archetypes have gained the most in the last year of Magic releases. You may be able to guess a few but there have been a lot of surprising winners that secretly synergize with new mechanics, changes in Wizards design policy, and critical masses that have recently been achieved. Let us know if any of your decks have been heavily impacted by new cards!

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What Decks Have Gained the Most with @golgariguy

Expert analysis of the Commander format of Magic: the Gathering

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