Episode 253: Commander ad Populum, Ep 253 - When Deck Building Stops Being Fun

I kick off the holiday season with a couple of MTG adjacent Christmas Miracles. Then, the 2023 wrap up begins. How are we going to decide what the best cards of the year have been?! In this first of a double recording session, I start by identifying all the products that launched this year and how they effected Commander. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookoutThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

When is there finally enough of a certain card, or card type, to create a deck? How strict does one have to be in order to make a theme deck? Is it OK to sacrifice deck power for theme inclusions. All this and more on CadPopCast 267! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookoutThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

Every once in a while we all do something stupid. Well, this week it's my turn. Join me as I recount a story that is funny now, but at the time was very stressful and disheartening! After that I give an update on the Community Kalamax build that I bring to each event I attend. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/Check out everything from the Commander Cookout Media Group here:https://www.commandercookout.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

We start with a quick follow up, after last week's Gwaihir and Gandalf introductory decktech. Then, I go deep on a listener submission on how best to react to, and learn from, the dogpile of attacks that sometimes happen, after the first swing of the game.Support on Patreon, here: https://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

We start with a quick follow up, after last week's Gwaihir and Gandalf introductory decktech. Then, I go deep on a listener submission on how best to react to, and learn from, the dogpile of attacks that sometimes happen, after the first swing of the game.Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

New deck time! I'm diving in with Gwaihir the Windlord an Azorius bird deck spear-headed by a flock of flying beaters. This deck will be a love letter to Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth and an homage to one of my earliest decks ever, from over a decade ago!Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

Oh baby, so much to say! I'll leave it to the actual podcast portion of the post. Join me in delving deep into announcements and all their fallout!Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

This week, we get into the Scary Season spirit. I highlight some Halloween tropes that can be built around with some kooky and spooky commanders. Join me for traditional Halloween ghouls, monsters and movie villains!Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

Today's the day! I'm drawing a line in the sand. I'm making a mono blue cEDH deck. With that said, I need another mono-blue casual deck. Join me as I talk through how I think it will be best to make that happen. And, trust me, neither will be your typical mono-blue decks!Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement

This week, I am looking to slot a new card in to one of my decks. I use it as a fun example to demonstrate all the modern comforts and tools we have as EDH deck builders in today's Magic the Gathering scene. Come take a trip down memory lane and take a moment to appreciate the here-and-now.Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6009989/advertisement