Mtg Commander Smiths Podcast

Episode 273: The Commander Smiths hope the regular wait hasn't felt like a 4 hr oil change. This week we do a #Top10 cards that both help ramp and gain card advantage. Lowery plays a bit of "I know what the card is, I just don't know the name" in #StumptheSmithSavant. We finish off (oh yeaaaaah!) the Praetor Tournament. And #StapleVs is Rose Room Treasurer v Storm Kiln- Artist. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Storm-kiln Artist https://scryfall.com/card/stx/115/storm-kiln-artist Rose Room Treasurer https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/51/rose-room-treasurer   Top 10 Draw/Ramp cards 10. Master of Ceremonies https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/18/master-of-ceremonies Selvala, Heart of the Wild https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/320/selvala-heart-of-the-wilds Proffesional Face Breaker https://scryfall.com/card/snc/116/professional-face-breaker Urza, Lord High Artificer https://scryfall.com/card/mh1/75/urza-lord-high-artificer Battle Angels of Tyr https://scryfall.com/card/clb/9/battle-angels-of-tyr Bolas's Citadel https://scryfall.com/card/wa

Episode 272: Join the Commander Smiths for an electrifying live podcast as we dive deep into our top 5 favorite Commander cards from March of the Machine: The Aftermath. From formidable creatures to game-changing spells, we'll explore the innovative designs and strategies that have reshaped the Commander landscape. Tune in for insightful analysis, lively debates, and expert recommendations that will take your Commander deck to the next level. Don't miss out on this power-packed episode filled with excitement, surprises, and the future of Commander greatness!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/RxsisrwFx4w   A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber   Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths   Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questi

Episode 271: The Commander Smiths have an update on the Praetor Tournament and Lowery isn't going to like it. The main segment is about Proxies and how it has become more excepting through the years. And Low has a pretty solid idea of what #stumpthesmithsavant is and we will see if you can get there faster. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/UloPKq4RwIg     A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber   Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths   Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or just to chat.   Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths   Proxy Time! April Proxies: https://youtube.com/shorts/tNsmWVDSLsM?feature=share   Curated MTG https://youtube.com/shorts/jNSvGw39JmQ?feature=share   NEW Discord Gameplay Round 1

Episode 270: The Commander Smiths chat about the latest and greatest Secret Lair: Spring Super Drop. We also go over the first round winners and losers for the Praetor Tournament. And Lowery is respectful in #StumptheSmithSavant. Enjoy!   Are you considering purchasing the latest Secret Lair Spring Superdrop, but wondering if it's worth the investment? In this video, we'll be taking a close look at the new #SecretLair and analyzing whether it's worth the buy.   We'll be examining the contents of the Secret Lair, including the cards, art, and exclusive bonuses, to help you make an informed decision and what each #BreakPoint will be!   How the #BreakPOINT Works: By calculating the cheapest FOIL version of each card in the Drop and adding them together, then minus fees/shipping and the cost of the Secret Lair will give you the NET PROFIT. You then take that profit and see how many you would need to buy in order to get ONE FREE and that is your #BREAKPOINT Number and from that point forward EVERYTHING is PROFIT!

Episode 269: The Commander Smiths are coming in hot with their March of the Machines Top 10 Commander Cards!!! We also fit in a One Spec for the set. And the most fearful tournament yet of which Praetor is the best in the MTGverse. Enjoy!   Top 10 10 Wrenn and the Realmbreaker https://scryfall.com/card/mom/217/wrenn-and-realmbreaker 9 Invasion of Ikoria https://scryfall.com/card/mom/190/invasion-of-ikoria-zilortha-apex-of-ikoria 8 Firemane Commando https://scryfall.com/card/moc/73/firemane-commando 7 City on Fire https://scryfall.com/card/mom/135/city-on-fire 6 Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus https://scryfall.com/card/moc/45/bitterthorn-nissas-animus 5 Chrome Host Seedshark https://scryfall.com/card/mom/51/chrome-host-seedshark 4 Wand of the Worldsoul https://scryfall.com/card/moc/20/wand-of-the-worldsoul 3 Sword of Once and Future https://scryfall.com/card/mom/265/sword-of-once-and-future 2 Surge of Salvation https://scryfall.com/card/mom/41/surge-of-salvation 1 Faerie Mastermind https://scryfall.com/card/mom/58

Episode 268: The Commander Smiths are coming at you with their Fav 5 Commanders to potentially build from the upcoming March of Machine. We also have a break in stump the smith savant and have a return of What the Bleep and Adam does quite nicely with it as always. Lowery has the highest crown assembled during #StapleVs after winning the last two episodes. This week it is the showdown of two land heavyweights of Shock lands vs Triomes. Enjoy!   Fav. 5 Commanders Lowery- Thalia and The Gitrog Monster https://scryfall.com/card/mom/255/thalia-and-the-gitrog-monster Zimone and Dina https://scryfall.com/card/mom/257/zimone-and-dina Errant and Giada https://scryfall.com/card/mom/224/errant-and-giada Elenda and Azor https://scryfall.com/card/moc/6/elenda-and-azor Kasla, the Broken Halo https://scryfall.com/card/moc/4/kasla-the-broken-halo   Adam:  Urabrask https://scryfall.com/card/mom/169/urabrask-the-great-work Glissa, Herald of Predation https://scryfall.com/card/mom/226/glissa-herald-of-predation Shalai and Hall

Episode 267: The Commander Smiths are coming after your loved utility lands this week and how you should choose others in a Fav5 style of Overused Utility Lands. Lowery is close but no cigar for #StumptheSmithSavant. and #StapleVs are two heavyweights in Deflecting Swat v Fierce Guardianship. Enjoy!   Staple Vs Deflecting Swat https://scryfall.com/card/c20/50/deflecting-swat Fierce Guardianship https://scryfall.com/card/c20/35/fierce-guardianship   Overused Utility Lands Adams Temple of the False God https://scryfall.com/card/clb/925/temple-of-the-false-god Ancient Tomb https://scryfall.com/card/uma/236/ancient-tomb Castle Garenbrig https://scryfall.com/card/eld/240/castle-garenbrig Emergence Zone https://scryfall.com/card/war/245/emergence-zone Treasure Vault https://scryfall.com/card/afr/261/treasure-vault Lowerys Cabal Coffers https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/301/cabal-coffers Field of Ruin https://scryfall.com/card/mid/262/field-of-ruin Great Furnace https://scryfall.com/card/phed/24/great-furnace Grim backw

Episode 266: The Commander Smiths are coming at  you with some way underused utility lands Fav5 Style. The return to #StapleVs has Gilded Lotus v. Skyclave Relic, and Lowery burns through his questions for #StumptheSmithSavant so hopefully he can actually get it. Enjoy! Are you tired of playing with the same old utility lands in your #Commander deck? Looking to step outside the box with some hidden gem utility lands that your opponents won't see coming? Look no further! Join the Smith boys as we dive deep into the world of underrated utility lands, exploring some of the most overlooked and underutilized lands in the game!   Staple Vs. Gilded Lotus https://scryfall.com/card/dom/215/gilded-lotus Skyclae Relic https://scryfall.com/card/znr/252/skyclave-relic   Utility Lands: Adam Ghost Town https://edhrec.com/cards/ghost-town Kor Haven https://edhrec.com/cards/kor-haven Winding Canyons https://edhrec.com/cards/winding-canyons Throne of the High City https://edhrec.com/cards/throne-of-the-high-city Soldevi Excava

Episode 265: The Commander Smiths try and find a nice middle ground in cmdr choices that you can grow with as a player. Not sure many of you will know faster than Lowery in #StumptheSmithSavant . And the Final Four is finished for the 3 Mana Rock Tourney and it looks like an exciting finals. Enjoy! In this episode, the Commander Smiths explore a range of commanders that can appeal to both new and experienced players of Magic: The Gathering. They begin by discussing the importance of finding a commander that aligns with your playstyle and can offer a balance of fun and competitiveness. The Commander Smiths also emphasize the importance of experimenting with different commanders and deckbuilding styles to find what works best for you. Whether you're a new or experienced player, there is always room to grow and improve your skills in the game of Commander.   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/RJV3KYWeIuM   $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM   A FREE way to support the show is

Episode 264: The Commander Smiths want to help you find ways to get rid of decks. Some of you may not need those suggestions but its something we agonize over at times. We also have a classic #StumptheSmithSavant and we round out the cast with the 3 Mana Rock Tournament and Lowery isn't happy about one of the losses. Enjoy!   Another #JustTheTips segment where we discuss when it's time to say goodbye to your precious commander deck. Dismantling a Commander deck can be a difficult decision, but sometimes it's the right move. Whether you're looking to switch to a new Commander, need to free up some space in your collection, or just want to start fresh, taking apart a deck can be a liberating experience. In this video, we'll explore the process of dismantling a Commander deck, and provide some tips and tricks to make the process as smooth as possible.   First, we'll discuss some of the reasons why you might want to take apart your deck. From realizing that your playstyle doesn't mesh with your Commander's abilit

Episode 263: The Commander Smiths want to talk through some issues about building 5 color decks with Adams fresh Urtet deck in mind. Lowery struggles with #StumptheSmithSavant and we talk about the winners of the first round for the #3manarocktournament and the matchups for the second round. Voting is ready for the next week and a link below. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/oGOZmESXvwI?feature=share   $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM   A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber   Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths   Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or just to chat.   Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths   What Card Gets You HARD? https://youtube.com/shorts/fcGAvG4scJU   Cu

Episode 262: The Commander Smiths have a 3 Drop Mana Rock Tourney headed your way and the pics and brackets are done right here. If you'd like to vote there should be a place on Twitter and YouTube to do so and links down below. Lowery painfully gets to the point in #StumptheSmithSavant. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/p5FIA-d2btY?feature=share   $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM   A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber   Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths   Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or just to chat.   Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths   What Card Gets You HARD? https://youtube.com/shorts/fcGAvG4scJU   Curated MTG https://youtube.com/shorts/OhSyX4LUx6Y?feature=

Episode 261: Join the Smith boys as we discuss why "Special" Basics might not be that special anymore? The history of the special basic lands and where they may be going... is it overall a good thing or a bad thing? Also Round 17 week 4 of #StumpTheSmithSavant and #StapleVs finishing the Praetor cycle!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/7xn3IicUa9k   $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM   A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber   Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths   Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or just to chat.   Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths   What Card Gets You HARD? https://youtube.com/shorts/fcGAvG4scJU   Curated MTG https://youtube.com/shorts/OhSyX4LUx6Y?feature=shareh

Episode 260: The Commander Smith has reached 5 years of recording and the cast! (pat each other on the back) This very special episode will be like every other. We have a #Top10 commander cards for Phyrexia All is One. We do have a #StumptheSmithSavant ready to go. #StaplVs is the battle of the Vorinclex's and we do a quick bit on the BG Phyrexian Secret Lair. Enjoy!   Old Vorinclex: https://scryfall.com/card/ima/189/vorinclex-voice-of-hunger vs New Vorinclex: https://scryfall.com/card/khm/199/vorinclex-monstrous-raider   Top 10 Phyrexia All Will Be One Commander Cards Tyvar's Stand https://scryfall.com/card/one/190/tyvars-stand Norn's Decree https://scryfall.com/card/onc/9/norns-decree Vraska, Betrayal's Sting https://scryfall.com/card/one/115/vraska-betrayals-sting Venerated Rotpriest https://scryfall.com/card/one/192/venerated-rotpriest Mercurial Spelldancer https://scryfall.com/card/one/61/mercurial-spelldancer Ichormoon Gauntlets https://scryfall.com/card/one/56/ichormoon-gauntlet Clever Concealment http

Episode 259: The Commander Smiths have a Fav.5 Legends for the new Phyrexia Set. That should be a good time. We also have a #StumptheSmithSavant that could rival the Avengers. And #StapleVs is the battle of the Jin-Gitaxias'. Enjoy!   Staple Vs. Core Augur https://scryfall.com/card/ima/62/jin-gitaxias-core-augur v Progress Tyrant https://scryfall.com/card/neo/59/jin-gitaxias-progress-tyrant   Fav.5 Legends Adam: Ovika, Enigma Goliath https://scryfall.com/card/one/213/ovika-enigma-goliath Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarder https://scryfall.com/card/one/203/jor-kadeen-first-goldwarden Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch https://scryfall.com/card/onc/28/urtet-remnant-of-memnarch Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa https://scryfall.com/card/onc/1/ixhel-scion-of-atraxa Neyali, Suns' Vangaurd https://scryfall.com/card/onc/2/neyali-suns-vanguard Lowery: Unctus, Grand Metatect https://scryfall.com/card/one/75/unctus-grand-metatect Vraan, Executioner Thane https://scryfall.com/card/one/114/vraan-executioner-thane Kethek, Crucible Goliath https:/

Episode 258: There is a Winter Super Drop for Secret Lair and you know the Commander Smiths are gonna chop it up about it!? So yea, going over how much the cards are used and Adam has the down low on the Break Point for each package. Lowery is pretty nifty with #StumptheSmithSavant and we also talk about all our poles at the beginning of the show. Force of Will art, What to do with Poison and which keyword won the Battle Royale between Hexproof and Indestructible. Ejoy!   What is the Break Point of each Secret Lair? How It Works: By calculating the cheapest FOIL version of each card in the Drop and adding them together, then minus fees/shipping and the cost of the Secret Lair will give you the NET PROFIT. You then take that profit and see how many you would need to buy in order to get ONE FREE and that is your #BREAKPOINT Number and from that point forward EVERYTHING is PROFIT!   ***NOTE Typically the price drops just after shipping but after 10-16 months the price typically recovers to or above what my estim

Episode 257: The Commander Smiths talk about their polls at the beginning of the show. So which Sol Ring art won for #whatcardgetsyouhard and the Championship is announced for the top keywords. Poison is the main topic. Fill in the Bleep has returned and we end the show with a Elesh Norn x2 for #StapleVs. Enjoy!   Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite https://scryfall.com/card/ima/18/elesh-norn-grand-cenobite V Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines https://scryfall.com/card/one/10/elesh-norn-mother-of-machines   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtu.be/StNidRkcNio     $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM   A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber   Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths   Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or

Episode 256: The Commander Smiths wonder what type of game ender personality are you? We discuss the Sniper, Annihilator and the Infiltrator play and deck style. Lowery is clueless in #StumptheSmithSavant along with the Keyword Ability Tournament Elite 8 results are in and we will see who moves onto the Final Four. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtu.be/StNidRkcNio     $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM   A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber   Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths   Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or just to chat.   Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths   What Card Gets You HARD? https://youtube.com/shorts/F7LWmuy7JUc?feature=share   Curated MTG https://youtube.com/short

Episode 255: The Commander Smiths want to have a discussion on how not to become the target to set up the win. It is more of a discussion than bullet points so take away from it what you feel applies. The Keyword Tournament has results for the Sweet 16 and we discuss the matchups for the Elite 8. and #StumptheSmithSavant is pretty quick so lets see if you all can be faster. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtu.be/StNidRkcNio     $1k Giveaway HERE!! Enter for FREE https://youtu.be/YJd8yhZQYKM   A FREE way to support the show is to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page and LIKE/SHARE our videos and podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mttoLhPuTpOUMsqF1O-og?view_as=subscriber   Follow us on twitter where you will see any video we post, polls, giveaways and any schedule changes. @CommanderSmiths   Lastly, you can email us at CommanderSmiths@gmail.com with Stump the Smith Savant cards, Questions or just to chat.   Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths   What Card Gets You HARD? https://youtube.com/shorts/yUq5F

Episode 254: The Commander Smiths do a tight little recap of new cards printed this year in a #Fav5 flavor. Lowery almost gets got in #StumptheSmithSavant and we also see who wins in the first round of the keyword bracket and see the second round match ups. So go vote on Twitter and help your favorites win #TFW. Enjoy!   Fav 5 Adams- Bennie Bracks, Zoologist https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/86/bennie-bracks-zoologist Awaken the Woods https://scryfall.com/card/bro/170/awaken-the-woods Fable of the Mirror Breaker https://scryfall.com/card/neo/141/fable-of-the-mirror-breaker-reflection-of-kiki-jiki Plaza of Heros https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/252/plaza-of-heroes Boseiju, Who Endures https://scryfall.com/card/neo/266/boseiju-who-endures   Lowerys- Grand Crescendo https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/16/grand-crescendo Combat Research https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/44/combat-research Drumbellower https://scryfall.com/card/nec/6/drumbellower Agent of the Shadow Thieves https://scryfall.com/card/clb/108/agent-of-the-shadow-thi