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They may not be optimal, but here's why we love to play 'em anyway! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, why aren't they??? Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deckbuilding principles and heuristics? Who needs 'em! These commanders flourish by bucking tradition and forging their own paths. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Digging through new data to ask an old question: do budget restrictions have a substantial impact on the way a commander gets brewed? Let's investigate! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast  Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/  Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/EDH and get on your way to being your best self. Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magic has a new card type! Let's discuss the impact Battles will have on the world of Commander. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year started with a bang! Let's discuss the coolest cards so far in 2023. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was EDH like when we first started to play it? How did we get into EDH in the first place? We share some EDHRECast origin stories and discuss whether old wisdom still holds up today. Matt's old Mayael: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/LSWlYA2wm0-TBWYeW7qodQ Dana's old Glissa: https://archidekt.com/decks/4331118 Joey's Mimeoplasm precon: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/t8b4JE75dEm_PLRptEmuEQ  Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These cards can be annoying not just to play against, but to play WITH! Here are some cards that we sometimes avoid, even though they're super powerful.  Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/EDH and get on your way to being your best self.   General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These new preconstructed decks are downright AWESOME. Let's discuss the best of the best! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55   General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The game was going so well, but then it sputtered out in a predictable way. This week we're diving into EDH's most anticlimactic cards, and what we can learn from them to create more memorable games in the future! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55   General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learning how to play EDH is difficult, and so is TEACHING a new player! These are some tips to help craft an excellent experience for brand new Commander players. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55   General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotify Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These cards were easy to overlook at first, but now they're all-stars! We explore cards with humble beginnings that have flourished into total powerhouses. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/EDH and get on your way to being your best self.   Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are these legends kill-on-sight, or can you ignore them? Which ones require special types of removal to handle? Joey and Dana discuss commanders of various threat levels, and how to prepare for their impact on the game. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When new cards catch your attention, how do you go about making tune-ups and cutting cards? Matt and Dana talk through their VERY different strategies when upgrading their EDH decks. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is poison a problem, or just Triumph of the Hordes? Is Dockside Extortionist the issue, or are Treasures in general? This week we try to figure out which keywords & card groups deserve their bad reputations, and which are the result of just a few standout troublemakers. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Get 20% off your first order at https://wwwtommyjohn.com/edh Follow the cast on Twitter:: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Synergy" might be one of the most nebulous terms in Magic, so this week we're picking it apart to observe how deckbuilding has changed over the years, and whether the preponderance of synergistic decks will bring an end to the era of "goodstuff" cards in EDH! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Check out EDHREC's WhatNot stream: http://www.whatnot.com/invite/edhrec This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/EDH and get on your way to being your best self. Follow the cast on Twitter:: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nom nom nom! We dive into the nuances of Joey's Baba Lysaga deck to discover more about risk-taking in EDH and the difficulty of balancing type-dependent lists! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Check out EDHREC's WhatNot stream: http://www.whatnot.com/invite/edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A classic archetype, but with a twist! Dana takes us through his Equipment deck, highlighting the ways it deviates from the data and the most important lessons learned from brewing off-the-wall strategies. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Check out EDHREC's WhatNot stream: http://www.whatnot.com/invite/edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deck can tell you a lot about the person who built it! Matt walks us through the origins of one of his favorite lists, how it differs from the average data, and the important deckbuilding lessons that were learned along the way. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Check out EDHREC's WhatNot stream: http://www.whatnot.com/invite/edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55   Thanks to our sponsors! Get 20% off your first purchase at https://tommyjohn.com/EDH Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These EDH decks are practically twins! We examine the commanders with the most statistical and strategical overlap, and discuss our struggles when swapping to a new leader for the 99. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off! https://www.coalesceapparel.shop/search?type=product&q=edhrec Check out EDHREC's WhatNot stream: http://www.whatnot.com/invite/edhrec Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/EDH and get on your way to being your best self  Watch the video podcast here: EDHRECast YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/EDHRECast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices