EDHRECast

EDHRECast 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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Dana: @danaroach

Matt: @mathimus55

Joey: @JosephMSchultz


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The Saltiest Cards in EDH w/ Shivam Bhatt! | ED...
Today the cast is joined by CAG member Shivam Bhatt to discuss the most hated cards in Commander! How does the old Salt List compare to the new? Which commanders are the most salt-inducing? Let's get to it! Check out the top 100 saltiest cards here:...
62 min
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The Most Versatile Commanders in EDH | EDHRECas...
Some commanders do one thing, and do it well... but others have dozens of potential build paths! This week, we're breaking down the data to find the most versatile commander in each color combination!
52 min
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Start Your Engines! | EDHRECast 121
Start your engines! Which cards propel a deck forward, and which cards help them cross the finish line? Some cards might be an engine in one deck, but the win condition in another! We are polling for new Salt Scores! Share your opinion about the most...
56 min
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The Math Behind Mill | EDHRECast 120
How viable is the Mill strategy in EDH? What are its biggest hurdles and greatest strengths? Today the guys dive into the intricate numbers surrounding the Mill archetype. How many turns does it take to mill someone out? How many Petitioners does it...
46 min
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Let's Jump into Jumpstart! | EDHRECast 119:
From reprints to new cards to new commanders, Jumpstart is proving to be a powerhouse of a set. Today the cast takes a look at the new cards to find where they'll fall in the EDH format, and discusses their favorite interactions from this exciting new...
65 min
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Is Core 2021 the Best Core Set Ever? | EDHRECas...
Core 2021 is here, and in Joey's own words, it's a ding-dang doozy! Time to see which new cards will have the biggest impact on the EDH format!  Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55
82 min
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Setup and Payoff: Your Deck's Synergy Ratio | E...
"Synergy" is a very nebulous term, so this week the cast dives into the finer points of the deckbuilding template to examine how many card slots a deck tends to devote to its multi-part strategy. How many cards in your deck should help enable the deck...
61 min
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Commander Death Rules Change & CommandFest Onli...
The Commander rules have changed! Commanders now trigger death abilities, and the cast is excited to discuss the commanders (and cards in the 99) that may be most impacted by this change, as well as briefly recapping their experiences with CFB's...
50 min
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Overshadowed Commanders | EDHRECast 115
Some commanders just haven't gotten their proper time in the limelight. Today the cast dives into the myriad ways that legends get overlooked, and pick some of their favorite commanders whose popularity may be low, but whose power level is very high...
47 min
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The Most Common Expensive Commander Decks | EDH...
EDHREC has compiled the data for the most common high-roller commanders, and now we're reviewing the results. Which commanders are built most often with a high budget, and which strategies tend to hover around the highest price threshold? Our...
44 min
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The Most Common Budget Commander Decks | EDHREC...
EDHREC has compiled the data for the most common commanders built on a budget, and it's time to review the results! Which commanders are built most often at a low price? More importantly, which STRATEGIES tend to be the most budget-friendly? Let's...
50 min
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Power Creep | EDHREC Room
2019 and 2020 have both seen an increase in the power level of Magic cards... but also an increase in the number of bans across all formats. The fellas gather in the REC Room for a casual discussion about their thoughts and concerns about how Power...
63 min
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Listeners Challenge the Stats! | EDHRECast 112
You've heard the cast challenge the stats on EDHREC... but now it's your turn! Listeners have emailed to let us know their favorite underplayed (and overplayed) cards in Commander. Tune in for some amazing hidden gems, brought to you by YOU!
48 min
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The Most Popular Companions in Commander | EDHR...
Companions have made an enormous impact on 1-on-1 formats, so now it's time to see how they measure up in Commander! EDHREC has a new page to view decks with Companions, so today the cast is looking through the data to see which commander + Companion...
48 min
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When Goodstuff Becomes Badstuff | EDHRECast 110
What is 'goodstuff' and why has it earned such a divisive reputation? Today's cast is all about 'goodstuff' cards that offer immensely powerful effects, and digging into the times when playing 'goodstuff' can actually turn into 'badstuff.'
57 min
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The C20 Precon Upgrade Feature | EDHRECast 109
Looking to upgrade your C20 precon? EDHREC has a Precon Upgrade Feature to help! Today on the cast, we're looking over the changes players have made to their new precons, and suggests some extra cards to add or remove to help take the decks to the...
62 min
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Ikoria Set Review | EDHRECast 108
Did someone cast Colossification on this set? Because there's a TON of Commander goodies in Ikoria! Time for the cast to share their thoughts and predictions about the power and popularity of the cards from Magic's most monstrous set!
86 min
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The Flash Ban | EDHREC Room
The RC has spoken, and a card has been banned. The cast sits down in the 'Rec Room' to dish some quick thoughts and a few stats about the ban.
10 min
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Companions | EDHREC Room
Companions - offering new deckbuilding restrictions, putting EDH into other formats, and the ultimate banning of Elemental Otters. Joey, Matt, and Dana provide their thoughts on the Companion mechanic, and which ones may become the most popular in...
41 min
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Commander 2020 Precon Set Review | EDHRECast 107
The Ikoria Commander 2020 precons are here, and it's time to review them! What strategies do the new commanders open up? Which cards synergize with them? Which cards will become the most popular? Which ones will be overplayed? How might these cards...
85 min
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What Was the Best Precon? | EDHRECast 106
Commander 2020 season is in full swing, but before getting to the newest precons, we have to address the old ones! Which preconstructed Commander deck from the past 9 years was the best of the best? Let's find out!
64 min
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Ikoria Commander Preview Cards! | EDHRECast
We're so ex-cycle-ted to share our free preview cards from Wizards of the Coast for the upcoming Ikoria Commander product! Check out edhrec.com for the card visuals and to see EDHREC's other FOUR free previews in an article by our Jeskai master,...
13 min
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The Data Hiding in Your Deck | EDHRECast 105
Data doesn't just show up on EDHREC - there's also some hiding in your deck! This week, the cast tackles the probabilities, figures, data points, and stats that show up in various Commander archetypes!
51 min
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The Least Unique Commander in Every Color Combi...
Last week on the EDHRECast, the guys tackled the commanders with the highest uniqueness scores according to their EDHREC pages. This week, they tackle the LEAST unique commanders, who seem to play all the same cards as everyone else. Which commanders...
71 min
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The Most Unique Commander in Every Color Combin...
Looking for a unique Commander deck? This week on the EDHRECast, Joey, Matt, and Dana comb through the data to find the commanders who have the least cards in common with each other, to locate the statistically most unique commander in each color...
69 min