Brackets: What Power Level Systems Should & Shouldn't Do | EDHRECast 339

A discussion on Magic's direction in 2025 & beyond.Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecastWant to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/  Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55

Going over the pros & cons of WotC's proposed "Brackets" system, and discussing the merits of various alternativesWant access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecastWant to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/  Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle

These cards remain powerhouse performers, even as the Commander format has changed over the years.Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecastWant to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/  Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle

If Wizards is reconsidering the banned list, then we will too! What changes might they make now that the format has new leadership?Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecastWant to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/  Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle

Joey digs up his favorite tips & warnings for aspiring necromancers! 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/   Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle

The end of an era. Also, brackets.   Commander's Herald coverage by Nick Wolf:  https://commandersherald.com/gavin-verhey-and-aaron-forsythe-on-commanders-future/  https://commandersherald.com/commander-rules-committee-dissolves/   WotC "On the Future of Commander" article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/on-the-future-of-commander   Sept 23rd ban announcement here:  https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-banned-and-restricted-announcement-september-23-2024 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/   Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55 General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle

Dana discusses his experience building super-strict 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/edhrecastWant to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dockside Extortionist, Mana Crypt, Jeweled Lotus, and Nadu just bit the dust.Ban announcement here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-banned-and-restricted-announcement-september-23-2024Nadu, Bans, & Rule 0 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuyDpKM_tugWant access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecastWant to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out the NEW Salt Scores at edhrec.com/saltWant access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecastWant to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code EDH at https://turtlebeach.com/EDH! #turtlebeachpod #adGeneral: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt shares his EDH history & tips for building combat decks (even when you're not playing aggro colors!)Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/edhrecastWant to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/Follow the cast on socials:@EDHRECast@JosephMSchultz@danaroach@mathimus55General: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastAppleSpotify: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastSpotifyGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/EDHRECastGoogle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices