MTG Commander Smiths Podcast
We are the Commander Smiths! Adam & Lowery talk all things MTG Commander! We have a weekly podcast NEW episodes every Wednesday! We also feature Adam‘s ”Proxy Time!” videos! This is a weekly video debuting the latest proxy that shows you not only the latest proxy but it shows you how to make them and shows you some tips along the way! Lowery features a bi-weekly #Shorts video called ”Curated MTG!” In this video Lowery goes over what you would call under used cards and where they may find a nice home for commander play! We also feature a bunch of ”Just the Tips” videos that provide tips that can help EVERY Magic the Gathering player in one way or another!
Episodes
Episode 411:
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Some cards are infamous for a reason… 😬 This week we’re tackling Broken Cards Made Fair — and asking the real Commander question:
👉 When can busted cards actually be OK to play?
We break down:
💥 Which “broken” cards deserve their reputation
⚖️ When power crosses the line into abuse
🧠 How context, table expectations, and deck intent matter
🎲 Rule 0, pods, and power...
Episode 410:
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This week we’re tackling one of the most debated topics in Commander right now — the Bracket System and the Game Changer list 👀⚖️
We break this down the CommanderSmiths way by going through our actual decks and talking real usage, not theory-crafting nonsense:
🧩 What the Commander Bracket System is trying to do
💥 Which Game Changer cards we’re actually playing
🔢 Ho...
Episode 409:
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The Commander Smiths have a packed show for you on this one. A Secret Lair featuring Fallout IP and 3 new cards inspired from the show. We also have a winner for the Sol Ring Art Tournament between the OG art and Inventions. We also have Lorwyn Eclipsed releasing soon and you'll hear our hot takes on which cards we like with a Fav 5 cards for the set and new legends we...
Episode 408:
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This episode is STACKED 💥 We’re breaking down the brand-new Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Precons — digging into the price, value, and the big question everyone’s asking:
👉 Are these precons actually worth buying? 💸🤔
But we don’t stop there… We’re also throwing out budget-friendly upgrades 💰
AND going absolutely unhinged with unlimited budget upgrades 🤑🔥
to show how...
Episode 4075:
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It’s time to enchant… or DISENCHANT. ✨🧙♂️
This week, we’re diving headfirst into the Top 100 Enchantments in Magic and putting them through the ultimate CommanderSmiths test — are they GOOD, GREAT, or straight-up GARBAGE? 🗑️🔥
From Commander all-stars that absolutely take over games, to nostalgic traps that used to be good (but really aren’t anymore 😬), we break i...
Episode 406: PART 2
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It’s our END OF THE YEAR episode, and we’re looking back at everything MTG Commander in 2025 — the hits, the misses, and the cards that defined the year. 🔥📆
Using our Fav 5 style, we’re breaking down:
🏆 Top 10 Cards for Commander in 2025
👑 Top 10 Favorite Commanders of the Year
📦 Best Set of 2025
🎨 Best Secret Lair
🖌️ Best Secret Lair Art
✨ Best NEW Card f...
Episode 406:
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It’s our END OF THE YEAR episode, and we’re looking back at everything MTG Commander in 2025 — the hits, the misses, and the cards that defined the year. 🔥📆
Using our Fav 5 style, we’re breaking down:
🏆 Top 10 Cards for Commander in 2025
👑 Top 10 Favorite Commanders of the Year
📦 Best Set of 2025
🎨 Best Secret Lair
🖌️ Best Secret Lair Art
✨ Best NEW Card from a ...
Episode 405:
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The Commander Smiths talk about "man" lands. in a Fav5 style of discussion. rules are lands that turn into a creature or create creature tokens. Also a reveal of the first round of the sol ring art. Votes happen on youtube so go check that out. enjoy!
Adam's Fav 5 Manlands Urza's Saga https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/259/urzas-saga Inkmoth nexus https://scryfall.com/card/...Episode 404:
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This week we’re doing something a little different… a full-on draft of the BEST looking Sol Rings in all of Magic! 💍🔥 Which Sol Ring art is elite? Which one is overrated? And which one will go #1 overall in the Beauty Draft? We’ve got thoughts… strong ones. 😅
🚨Live Cast Here🚨
https://youtube.com/live/S0gMm0_hnhQ
Episode 403:
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We’re breaking down EVERY Universes Beyond set and asking the real question: 🔥 Which ones actually fit the Magic: The Gathering lore… and which ones are just cash grabs? 💸
From Warhammer 40k and Lord of the Rings… to Fallout, Marvel, Doctor Who, Jurassic World and everything in between — we’re going through the hits, the misses, the “okay that works,” and the “what t...
Episode 402:
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The new Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG set drops this weekend, and we’re breaking it all down! 🌊🔥🌪️🪨
This episode we’re doing our classic Fav 5 Lists — which is absolutely just our version of a “Top 10,” but we’re sticking with the branding 😆.
We each pick: ✨
Our Fav 5 Legendary Creatures/Commanders ✨
Our Fav 5 Non-Legendary Cards We go over our must-build command...
Episode 401:
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It’s Episode 401! 🎉 And we’re diving straight into the freshly spoiled Secret Lair: Monster Hunter Superdrop! 🐲⚔️🛡️
We’re breaking down every drop — the must-buys, the duds, the surprises, the value plays, and which ones will actually make it into your Commander decks. Whether you're a Monster Hunter fan, a Secret Lair collector, or just here for the sweet reprints,...
Episode 400:
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It’s our 400th episode! 🥳 And we’re celebrating with something special — diving into the brand-new Secret Lair: Avatar: The Last Airbender Superdrop! 🌊🔥🌪️🪨 We’re breaking down every drop — which ones are worth it, which are cash grabs, and which ones you’ll actually want for your Commander decks.
Plus, we’re crowning the winner of our Best Draw in Commander Tourna...
Episode 399:
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We’re breaking down the Top 100 Utility Lands in Commander! 🌋 From Command Tower to Field of the Dead to Maze of Ith — we’re diving into what’s truly great, what’s overrated, and what might just be garbage in EDH land bases.
But that’s not all... it’s FINALS TIME for our Best Draw in Commander Tournament! 🏆 It all comes down to Rhystic Study 📚 vs The One Ring 💍 — t...
Episode 398:
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We’re breaking down one of the most important parts of deckbuilding — your land base! 🌋 This week we’re laying out The Blueprint for Building Land Bases across 1 to 5-color Commander decks.
We’ll talk about how we decide which lands make the cut, how to balance fixing vs. utility, and which go-to lands we jam into almost every deck (and why). 💧⚡🌳🔥💀
Whether you’re ...
Episode 397:
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This week we’re diving into the Boogeymen of Commander 👻 — those commanders that make the whole table groan the second they hit the playmat. You know the ones… the scary generals that strike fear before the game even begins. 😨
Adam and Lowery each break down their Top 5 most intimidating commanders — the ones that warp games, draw instant hate, or just have that repu...
Episode 396:
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We’re talking about two big topics in the world of Magic!
First up… we break down the best card draw in Commander — the engines, spells, and sneaky cards that keep your hand full and your opponents jealous. Then we dive into the current state of Secret Lairs… what’s working, what’s not, and why we think Wizards needs to shift away from limited inventory and toward prin...
Episode 395:
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We’re back... and it’s another Malört-fueled adventure! 🥃💀 We hit our raffle goal last week, so buckle up — things might get a little wild.
This week we’re diving deep into the Secret Lair Superdrop coming at the end of October, plus giving an early look at the upcoming PlayStation crossover Secret Lair! 🎮🔥
We’ll go through all the reprints, new cards, and value br...
Episode 394:
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We’re diving into the spooky side of Magic this week with a full breakdown of the Secret Scare Superdrop 👻🕷️ From creepy new art, to wild crossovers (Jaws, Iron Maiden, The Office mashups, and more), to value adds like the rainbow foil Cryptic Command bonus — we’re covering it all.
We’ll talk about what excites us, what feels a little off, and what we’d like to see i...
Episode 393:
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It’s time to talk Universes Beyond! 🌌 This week we’re diving into how UB is going so far — do we like it, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how Wizards could improve going forward. We’ll also share the franchises and crossovers we’d love to see next. If you’ve had strong opinions about Secret Lairs, Warhammer, Final Fantasy, Fallout, or Spider-Man… this is the episode f...
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