Episode 431:

🎙️This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️

It's tournament time! 🏆🔥

This week we're putting the greatest Magic: The Gathering sets head-to-head to determine which one has had the biggest impact on Commander.

Which set gave us the most iconic commanders? Which one introduced the strongest staples? Which set deserves to be crowned the best Commander set of all time?

We're building a bracket and letting the sets battle it out until only one remains!

In this episode we cover:

🏆 The Commander Set Tournament begins! 🔥 Which sets make the bracket ⚔️ Head-to-head matchups 👑 Which sets advance and why 🤔 What makes a set great for Commander?

Before the tournament begins, we also break down the newest Secret Lair announcement!

✨ Global Fund for Women: Their Magic Is Limitless

This print-to-demand charity Secret Lair will be available July 20 through August 3, and we'll discuss:

💜 The featured cards and artwork 💰 Whether it's worth picking up ❤️ Supporting the charity through Secret Lair 📈 Collector and long-term value

💬 Let us know in the comments: Which MTG set do YOU think is the greatest Commander set ever?

Break Point helps figure out how many drops you need to buy before one becomes "free." Because let's be real — we all want that freebie drop for the shelf! 😎

How It Works: 1️⃣ Add up the lowest Foil + Non-Foil values. 2️⃣ Subtract fees, shipping, and the drop cost to find Net Profit. 3️⃣ Divide total profit by drop cost = your BP.

Example:

If a drop costs $40 and nets $80 → BP 2

If it nets $55 → BP 4

💡 Pro Tip: Prices often dip right after shipping but usually rebound (or climb higher) 10–16 months later. Patience = profit.

🚨Live Cast Here🚨

https://youtube.com/live/FynqvaWMY0g

💸 Donate Live! Support us during our live streams here: 👉 Streamlabs Donation Link

Whether you’re a Secret Lair collector, Commander player, or just here to see us suffer through Malört… this one’s gonna be a ride. 🤢😂

🔥 Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths 🔥 🎮 NEW COMMANDER GAMEPLAY VIDEO! 🐉 Elder Dragon “Not-So-Highlander” 🐉 https://youtu.be/Q9SpjVOY4ag

🤫 MAGIC PASSWORD! https://youtu.be/PqpLA7BvZ_c

🎨 Proxy Time! 🌌 https://youtube.com/shorts/IdYlGlmcaxw?feature=share

🛒 Check Out Our Store! Get your MTG merch, Kill Him Tokens, playmats, and more! 👉 Adam's eBay Store

📢 Support the Smith Boys! Join our Patreon and get access to exclusive Discord perks: 👉 Patreon Link

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Episode 429: Wakanda Forever and Avengers Assemble

🎙️This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️

The Marvel Commander decks are finally here! 🦸🔥

But the big question is...

💰 Are they actually worth your money?

This week we're breaking down all of the new Marvel Commander precons and discussing which decks bring the most value, which cards stand out, and whether these are worth picking up for Commander players and collectors alike.

Then we do what we do best...

🔧 Budget Upgrades for players looking to improve their deck without breaking the bank.

💸 Mr. Unlimited Upgrades for those who want to throw the budget out the window and maximize the deck's power level.

In this episode we cover:

🦸 All of the Marvel Commander precons 💰 Which decks are worth buying 🏆 Our rankings of the decks 🔧 Best budget upgrades 💸 Mr. Unlimited upgrades 🔥 New cards and Commander standouts 😳 Which deck has the most potential

Whether you're a Marvel fan, Commander player, or collector, we've got you covered.

💬 Which Marvel deck are YOU most excited to play?

🚨Live Cast Here🚨

https://youtube.com/live/fXBGTpEecfE

💸 Donate Live! Support us during our live streams here: 👉 Streamlabs Donation Link

Whether you’re a Secret Lair collector, Commander player, or just here to see us suffer through Malört… this one’s gonna be a ride. 🤢😂

🔥 Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths 🔥 🎮 NEW COMMANDER GAMEPLAY VIDEO! 🐉 Elder Dragon “Not-So-Highlander” 🐉 https://youtu.be/Q9SpjVOY4ag

🤫 MAGIC PASSWORD! https://youtu.be/PqpLA7BvZ_c

🎨 Proxy Time! 🌌 https://youtube.com/shorts/IdYlGlmcaxw?feature=share

🛒 Check Out Our Store! Get your MTG merch, Kill Him Tokens, playmats, and more! 👉 Adam's eBay Store

📢 Support the Smith Boys! Join our Patreon and get access to exclusive Discord perks: 👉 Patreon Link

🎉 A FREE Way to Support Us! Subscribe to our YouTube channel, like, and share our videos! 👉 Subscribe Here

💬 Get in Touch! 📧 CommanderSmiths@gmail.com — send in Stump the Smith Savant cards, questions, or just to chat!

Episode 428: Doctor Doom (Doom Prevails) & Fantastic 4

🎙️This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️

The Marvel Commander decks are finally here! 🦸🔥

But the big question is...

💰 Are they actually worth your money?

This week we're breaking down all of the new Marvel Commander precons and discussing which decks bring the most value, which cards stand out, and whether these are worth picking up for Commander players and collectors alike.

Then we do what we do best...

🔧 Budget Upgrades for players looking to improve their deck without breaking the bank.

💸 Mr. Unlimited Upgrades for those who want to throw the budget out the window and maximize the deck's power level.

In this episode we cover:

🦸 All of the Marvel Commander precons 💰 Which decks are worth buying 🏆 Our rankings of the decks 🔧 Best budget upgrades 💸 Mr. Unlimited upgrades 🔥 New cards and Commander standouts 😳 Which deck has the most potential

Whether you're a Marvel fan, Commander player, or collector, we've got you covered.

💬 Which Marvel deck are YOU most excited to play?

🚨Live Cast Here🚨

https://youtube.com/live/fXBGTpEecfE

💸 Donate Live! Support us during our live streams here: 👉 Streamlabs Donation Link

Whether you’re a Secret Lair collector, Commander player, or just here to see us suffer through Malört… this one’s gonna be a ride. 🤢😂

🔥 Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths 🔥 🎮 NEW COMMANDER GAMEPLAY VIDEO! 🐉 Elder Dragon “Not-So-Highlander” 🐉 https://youtu.be/Q9SpjVOY4ag

🤫 MAGIC PASSWORD! https://youtu.be/PqpLA7BvZ_c

🎨 Proxy Time! 🌌 https://youtube.com/shorts/IdYlGlmcaxw?feature=share

🛒 Check Out Our Store! Get your MTG merch, Kill Him Tokens, playmats, and more! 👉 Adam's eBay Store

📢 Support the Smith Boys! Join our Patreon and get access to exclusive Discord perks: 👉 Patreon Link

🎉 A FREE Way to Support Us! Subscribe to our YouTube channel, like, and share our videos! 👉 Subscribe Here

💬 Get in Touch! 📧 CommanderSmiths@gmail.com — send in Stump the Smith Savant cards, questions, or just to chat!

Episode 427:

🎙️This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️

This week we're diving into one of the most impactful land cycles ever printed for Commander... MDFC Lands! 🌎🔥

Modal Double-Faced Cards gave us lands that can be spells, spells that can be lands, and some of the toughest deckbuilding decisions in Magic.

But are they all worth playing?

In this episode we break down the MDFC lands and decide:

✅ Which MDFC lands are Commander staples 😳 Which ones are overrated 💀 Which ones just don't make the cut 🔥 Which decks want them most 🧠 How many MDFC lands you should be running

And because Wizards can never stop printing new cards...

✨ We also discuss the MDFC lands we'd love to see printed in the future!

Which effects deserve the MDFC treatment? Which colors need more help? And what designs would instantly become Commander staples?

💬 Let us know in the comments: Which MDFC lands do you play the most, and what MDFC land would YOU like Wizards to make?

🚨Live Cast Here🚨

https://youtube.com/live/q47pdVTuISs

💸 Donate Live! Support us during our live streams here: 👉 Streamlabs Donation Link

Whether you’re a Secret Lair collector, Commander player, or just here to see us suffer through Malört… this one’s gonna be a ride. 🤢😂

🔥 Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths 🔥 🎮 NEW COMMANDER GAMEPLAY VIDEO! 🐉 Elder Dragon “Not-So-Highlander” 🐉 https://youtu.be/Q9SpjVOY4ag

🤫 MAGIC PASSWORD! https://youtu.be/PqpLA7BvZ_c

🎨 Proxy Time! 🌌 https://youtube.com/shorts/IdYlGlmcaxw?feature=share

🛒 Check Out Our Store! Get your MTG merch, Kill Him Tokens, playmats, and more! 👉 Adam's eBay Store

📢 Support the Smith Boys! Join our Patreon and get access to exclusive Discord perks: 👉 Patreon Link

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Episode 426:

🎙️This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️

We've got a two-part episode this week! 😈🔥

First, we're checking out the latest additions to the Cats Are the Best Secret Lair series 🐱🍝. Three more drops have been revealed, and we're breaking down the cards, artwork, value, and whether these new feline-filled Secret Lairs are worth your hard-earned cash.

Then we dive into one of the biggest Commander discussions happening right now...

🏆 The Top 20 Commanders on EDHREC!

We're looking at the most popular commanders in the format and asking:

🤔 What bracket does this commander belong in? 🔥 Does your commander automatically push you into a higher bracket? 😳 Are some commanders stronger than their decklists suggest? 💀 Which commanders have the scariest reputations?

Can a commander alone determine the power level of your deck? Or does the 99 matter more?

Let us know where YOU think these commanders belong!

Break Point helps figure out how many drops you need to buy before one becomes "free." Because let's be real — we all want that freebie drop for the shelf! 😎

How It Works: 1️⃣ Add up the lowest Foil + Non-Foil values. 2️⃣ Subtract fees, shipping, and the drop cost to find Net Profit. 3️⃣ Divide total profit by drop cost = your BP.

Example:

If a drop costs $40 and nets $80 → BP 2

If it nets $55 → BP 4

💡 Pro Tip: Prices often dip right after shipping but usually rebound (or climb higher) 10–16 months later. Patience = profit.

🚨Live Cast Here🚨

https://youtube.com/live/exb8Dmlc9v4

💸 Donate Live! Support us during our live streams here: 👉 Streamlabs Donation Link

Whether you’re a Secret Lair collector, Commander player, or just here to see us suffer through Malört… this one’s gonna be a ride. 🤢😂

🔥 Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths 🔥 🎮 NEW COMMANDER GAMEPLAY VIDEO! 🐉 Elder Dragon “Not-So-Highlander” 🐉 https://youtu.be/Q9SpjVOY4ag

🤫 MAGIC PASSWORD! https://youtu.be/PqpLA7BvZ_c

🎨 Proxy Time! 🌌 https://youtube.com/shorts/IdYlGlmcaxw?feature=share

🛒 Check Out Our Store! Get your MTG merch, Kill Him Tokens, playmats, and more! 👉 Adam's eBay Store

📢 Support the Smith Boys! Join our Patreon and get access to exclusive Discord perks: 👉 Patreon Link

🎉 A FREE Way to Support Us! Subscribe to our YouTube channel, like, and share our videos! 👉 Subscribe Here

💬 Get in Touch! 📧 CommanderSmiths@gmail.com — send in Stump the Smith Savant cards, questions, or just to chat!

Episode 425:

🎙️This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️

Rule 0 is supposed to solve everything in Commander… right? 😈

This week we’re diving into the exceptions to OUR Rule 0 and discussing the strategies and cards that can instantly change the feel of a Commander game.

Because let’s be honest… every playgroup has “those” topics 😂

In this episode we discuss:

🚫 Counterspells 💀 Infinite combos 🔍 Tutors 🌊 Board wipes / wraths ⏰ Extra turns 🌍 Land destruction 🧠 Discard strategies

Where do we draw the line? What are we okay with? And what tends to make Commander games less fun for our group?

This episode gets VERY opinionated 👀🔥

💬 What are YOUR Rule 0 exceptions?

🚨Live Cast Here🚨

https://youtube.com/live/poEKomsdOe0?feature=share

💸 Donate Live! Support us during our live streams here: 👉 Streamlabs Donation Link

Whether you’re a Secret Lair collector, Commander player, or just here to see us suffer through Malört… this one’s gonna be a ride. 🤢😂

🔥 Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths 🔥 🎮 NEW COMMANDER GAMEPLAY VIDEO! 🐉 Elder Dragon “Not-So-Highlander” 🐉 https://youtu.be/Q9SpjVOY4ag

🤫 MAGIC PASSWORD! https://youtu.be/PqpLA7BvZ_c

🎨 Proxy Time! 🌌 https://youtube.com/shorts/IdYlGlmcaxw?feature=share

🛒 Check Out Our Store! Get your MTG merch, Kill Him Tokens, playmats, and more! 👉 Adam's eBay Store

📢 Support the Smith Boys! Join our Patreon and get access to exclusive Discord perks: 👉 Patreon Link

🎉 A FREE Way to Support Us! Subscribe to our YouTube channel, like, and share our videos! 👉 Subscribe Here

💬 Get in Touch! 📧 CommanderSmiths@gmail.com — send in Stump the Smith Savant cards, questions, or just to chat!

Episode 424:

🎙️This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️

🤫 Shhh… it’s a Secret Lair. 🎲📦

This week we’ve got a mix of Commander drama, Secret Lair talk, and a HUGE Staple VS finale 😈🔥

First, we discuss the Goblinstorm deck selling out insanely fast and whether Wizards needs to rethink how these products are handled moving forward.

Then we break down the newest Secret Lair drop: 🐱 Cats Are the Best — Garfield Edition 🍝

Is this one worth buying… or just another pass?

And finally, we wrap things up with the championship matchup of the Fog Tournament 👀

🏆 Staple VS 🌫️ Obscuring Haze VS 🛡️ Inkshield

Which Fog deserves the crown?!

Break Point helps figure out how many drops you need to buy before one becomes “free.” Because let’s be real — we all want that freebie drop for the shelf! 😎

How It Works: 1️⃣ Add up the lowest Foil + Non-Foil values. 2️⃣ Subtract fees, shipping, and the drop cost to find Net Profit. 3️⃣ Divide total profit by drop cost = your BP.

Example:

If a drop costs $40 and nets $80 → BP 2

If it nets $55 → BP 4

💡 Pro Tip: Prices often dip right after shipping but usually rebound (or climb higher) 10–16 months later. Patience = profit.

🚨Live Cast Here🚨

https://youtube.com/live/poEKomsdOe0?feature=share

💸 Donate Live! Support us during our live streams here: 👉 Streamlabs Donation Link

Whether you’re a Secret Lair collector, Commander player, or just here to see us suffer through Malört… this one’s gonna be a ride. 🤢😂

🔥 Recent Videos from the CommanderSmiths 🔥 🎮 NEW COMMANDER GAMEPLAY VIDEO! 🐉 Elder Dragon “Not-So-Highlander” 🐉 https://youtu.be/Q9SpjVOY4ag

🤫 MAGIC PASSWORD! https://youtu.be/PqpLA7BvZ_c

🎨 Proxy Time! 🌌 https://youtube.com/shorts/IdYlGlmcaxw?feature=share

🛒 Check Out Our Store! Get your MTG merch, Kill Him Tokens, playmats, and more! 👉 Adam's eBay Store

📢 Support the Smith Boys! Join our Patreon and get access to exclusive Discord perks: 👉 Patreon Link

🎉 A FREE Way to Support Us! Subscribe to our YouTube channel, like, and share our videos! 👉 Subscribe Here

💬 Get in Touch! 📧 CommanderSmiths@gmail.com — send in Stump the Smith Savant cards, questions, or just to chat!