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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Mana Rocks | EDHRECast 169
We will, we will, mana rock you! This week it's all about those awesome artifacts that accelerate our mana. Which ones dominate the format, which ones are we sick of, and how can we customize our decks from right within the mana base? Want access to...
55 min
152
Underplayed Commanders | EDHRECast 168
These 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,...
53 min
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Modern Horizons 2 Set Review (Part Two) | EDHRE...
Modern 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...
66 min
154
Modern Horizons 2 Set Review (Part One) | EDHRE...
Modern 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...
61 min
155
Pet Cards & Hidden Gems | EDHRECast 165
Whenever 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,...
55 min
156
Strixhaven Graduation Ceremony | EDHRECast 164
Which 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,...
59 min
157
Card Draw in Commander: Card Draw, Advantage, &...
It'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...
62 min
158
How Many Utility Lands Should You Play in Comma...
It'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...
54 min
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Planeswalkers in EDH: A Primer | EDHRECast 161
From 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...
55 min
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Removal Spell Review | EDHRECast 160
Swords, 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...
65 min
161
Deckbuilding Heuristics and Personal Principles...
Building 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...
54 min
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Commanders That Reject Their Own Sets | EDHRECa...
Their 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,...
49 min
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Most Parasitic Commanders | EDHRECast 157
They 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...
46 min
164
Sets That Got Better (Or Worse!) Over Time | ED...
Don'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...
57 min
165
Commander Backups & Substitutes | EDHRECast 155
If 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...
46 min
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Unexpectedly Tribal Commanders | EDHRECast 154
These 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!...
48 min
167
Biggest Set Popularity Surges in Commander | ED...
These 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! Follow the cast...
50 min
168
Dana's Signature Style | EDHREC Room
Our resident hipster brewer reveals his inside-out approach to building new decks! Check out Dana's decklists! Reki: Vela: Djeru: Glissa:
20 min
169
The Kaldheim Avalanche | EDHRECast 152
Kaldheim 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...
65 min
170
Joey's Signature Style | EDHREC Room
Joey "As a Necromancer Himself" Schultz digs up grave secrets about reanimator decks! Check out Joey's decklists! Syr Konrad: Meren: Mimeoplasm:
17 min
171
Domino Deckbuilding | EDHRECast 151
Sometimes, 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...
48 min
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Matt's Signature Style | EDHREC Room
Our 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: Valduk: Omnath:...
16 min
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It's Time to D-D-D-Dual Land! | EDHRECast 150
Shock 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...
56 min
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Tribal Deck Fundamentals | EDHRECast 149
Kaldheim, 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...
55 min
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Power Creep by the Numbers | EDHRECast 148
How 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...
56 min