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Hello and welcome to Gemstone Mine. If you've found us, you probably already know about the Magic: the Gathering format known as "Commander". Our podcast is trying to bring knowledge...
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Hello and welcome to Gemstone Mine. If you've found us, you probably already know about the Magic: the Gathering format known as "Commander". Our podcast is trying to bring knowledge and insights to players who are looking to up their game, and maybe even learn a few things from the most powerful corner of the Commander format: the cEDH metagame.
Even if cEDH really isn't your cup of tea, we think there are some useful lessons to be learned from what people are using the most powerful cards in the history of Magic for. From building and discussing the most powerful decks in the history of the format, to interviewing other creators to learn about their wacky fringe cEDH decks, Gemstone Mine has you covered for Competitive Commander!
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Even if cEDH really isn't your cup of tea, we think there are some useful lessons to be learned from what people are using the most powerful cards in the history of Magic for. From building and discussing the most powerful decks in the history of the format, to interviewing other creators to learn about their wacky fringe cEDH decks, Gemstone Mine has you covered for Competitive Commander!
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3 Steps to WIN More Games of Commander! - Lessons from cEDH
12 JUL 2024 · Games of Commander can get incredibly complex, and decision making can be incredibly difficult. What's the optimal line? What should you tutor for? What cards even make the cut in your deck in the first place? This week, John breaks down 3 steps to winning more games of Commander!
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Fusion Ad
02:31 Play to Your Deck's Strengths
07:42 Play to Your Seat's Strengths
11:15 Play to Your Strengths
13:50 Putting it All Together
15:57 Closing Thoughts
https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE or CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -
Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg
Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
Exploring Landfall | Competitive and Casual Commander Analysis
5 JUL 2024 · There are a number of popular strategies in Commander, and one of the most popular is Landfall! Lands decks in Commander can sport some very powerful value engines. This week, we Explore the strategy of Landfall, delving into what Enablers they tend to favor, what their Payoffs are... and of course, how to tackle an opponent's Landfall deck!
https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.
- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg
- Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com Â
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
Casual Decks from cEDH Decks | Competitive Commander Analysis
28 JUN 2024 · John's been covering LESSONS FROM cEDH for a minute now, but he still enjoys a game of casual Commander. In fact, some of his favorite casual decks have come about specifically because of innovations made by brewers in the cEDH metagame who have found new tech and blazed new trails to make the decks in this video possible!
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Fusion Ad
02:11 Why Play cEDH?
03:07 Temur Nyssa Tokens
04:45 Esper Artifact Partners
06:18 Mono Green Ghalta Brostorm
08:02 Mono Black Jadar Control
09:16 Mono White Oketra Combo
11:28 Selesnya Trelasara Soul Sisters
13:33 Closing Thoughts
Today's decklists: Temur Nyssa Tokens: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/kJ4O-cz-_k-gx3pChjVXlA Esper Artifact Partners: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/lJyV5_4rH0yr6w-UgGh3nQ Mono Green Ghalta Brostorm: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rP3dDALPOUSi9TTY-qbaRw Mono Black Jadar Control: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/V1zrpHeygEGQGBdfiUkcCA Mono White Oketra Combo: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/0JUqYul0s0Csau-iidmTPw Selesnya Trelasara Soul Sisters: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/fyQSTfhASUCXOshUtW_DPg
https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.
- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg
- Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com Â
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
No Tymna?! Four-Color cEDH Midrange | Competitive Commander Analysis
7 JUN 2024 · For years, high-color cEDH decks have had a go-to partner in the form of Tymna, the Weaver. It's easy to see why: she's cheap and she helps you draw more cards while giving you access to black and white. This week, John brings together our Lessons from cEDH for this the Arc of Sans-Red with the radical suggestion that not every Sans-Red deck needs Tymna at the helm, and maybe dorks *can* find a place in the Orcish Bowmasters metagame after all, with a little lateral thinking...
00:00 Introduction
02:26 The Commanders
04:53 The Gameplan
07:17 Unique Cards
13:36 High-Color Ramp & Fixing
14:50 Winning the Game
21:44 Weaknesses
24:29 Closing Thoughts
Today's decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/5zzfNbXN0kyUxiooG7KOIQ
https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com
Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.
Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg
Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
How Partners DEFINE cEDH | Competitive Commander Analysis
24 MAY 2024 · Commander was once defined by 2- and 3-color decks, but the printing of Commander 2016, enabled by the raw power of a manabase built on Fetchlands plus typed-dual lands created the conditions for one of the earliest cEDH metagames to take shape. Want to know how we arrived at a world dominated by Blue Farms and Sisays and Najeelas? Tune in to this week's episode as John dissects the design choices by Wizards of the Coast which created the modern cEDH metagame as we know it!
00:00 Introduction
02:38 High-Color Decks, Pre-2016
04:24 Partners Changed Everything
07:55 How Fetches Make Perfect Mana
09:55 Closing Thoughts
https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com
Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.Â
Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons - Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg
Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
cEDH Thrasios / Tymna - HOT BREWS - Don't Call it a Comeback!
10 MAY 2024 · We've put this off long enough: cEDH is a metagame dominated by high-color decks, and this week, John sits down with Spleenface from Into the North, the Mindsculptors and Team Turn Three to discuss Spleen's latest take on a cEDH classic partner pair: Tymna / Thrasios. They say that everything old is new again, and Spleen has put a lot of effort into applying cards that may have had some initial hype that died down to *work* in this brew! If you miss the good ol' days of Razakats (or you're cEDH-curious and want to know what the heck "Razakats" is), then stay tuned!
00:00 Introduction
01:52 Introducing Spleenface!
05:04 The Commanders
14:16 Strengths
17:07 Weaknesses
20:22 Gameplan
22:23 Unique Cards
30:04 Razakats
33:44 Playing the Deck
39:38 Mulligans
43:28 Winning the Game
46:04 Interaction & Protection
52:24 Matchups
57:47 Silences on Legs
01:02:03 Closing Thoughts
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https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.
Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
Background music for this episode is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsÂ
 Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg
Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
MTG WINDOW THEORY - When You Should GO FOR IT - Lessons from cEDH
26 APR 2024 · Have you ever had one of those days where every time you try to win, an opponent just slaps you right back down? It can feel like you're trying to run head-first through a brick wall. This week, John breaks down the concept of Window Theory and the Patterns of Victory that have been discussed in cEDH circles to help you identify when the optimal time is to try to score a win!
https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.
Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons
Background music for this episode is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsÂ
Shoutout to the Mind Sculptors Podcast and Ken Baumann for their talk on Patterns of Victory in cEDH: https://youtu.be/_siatCV_lMc?si=cCQ2yWZuOdk2cW1_
Shoutout to Playing with Power for their talk on window theory in cEDH: https://youtu.be/y8CP69Ex5LY?si=XG9uCp6lH_lv0-IR
 Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg
Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com
00:00 Introduction
1:46 Stages of the Game
03:21 What are Windows?
04:34 Four Patterns of Victory
07:20 Fusion Ad
08:17 Patterns Reveal Windows
14:05 Casual Windows
19:13 Using Window
23:46 Closing Thoughts
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
Jeskai Midrange... Ad Naus?! - cEDH Decktech/Primer
11 APR 2024 · The conventional wisdom says that Breach decks can't play Grafdigger's Cage, arguably one of the most powerful stax pieces in the format. But what if there was a deck that played like the lovechild of Razakats and Midrange Naus was raised by their weird uncle who only played Modern Eggs? That's how you get Jeskai Midrange Ad Naus! (And a special *bonus* casual deck that this experiment inspired!).
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Fusion Gaming Ad
01:28 The Commanders
03:17 The Deck
06:57 The Gameplan
13:08 Strengths & Weaknesses
14:16 Mulligans
19:55 Closing Thoughts
https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.
- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsÂ
- This week's decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/NQbc5WEoj0S71hxQdZXTHg
- *BONUS* Simic Casual deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/kJ4O-cz-_k-gx3pChjVXlAÂ
- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg -
- Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
A Brief History of Jeskai - Lessons from cEDH
29 MAR 2024 · More Jeskai month! Jeskai has had some wild changes in cEDH over the past several years. Much of what informs the power of modern Jeskai decks in cEDH comes from a relatively short period of time that changed *everything* that players thought they knew about this color identity. So how does red changes the Azorius gameplan we all know so well? Check out this week's episode to see for yourself!
00:00 Introduction
01:43 What is Jeskai?
09:28 Fusion Ad
10:07 Top Jeskai Commanders
13:27 The History of Breach
20:27 What Jeskai Lacks
22:17 Closing Thoughts
https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER or CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com
cEDH Equipment?! - Hot Brews with Callahan from The Mindsculptors! - Jeskai Ardenn
14 MAR 2024 · It's time for Jeskai Month! If you've ever played a voltron deck or an equipment matters deck and you've been curious about cEDH, or if you want to play a deck that makes "midrange hell" feel like "midrange heaven", Callahan from the Mind Sculptors joins us this week to talk about their personal favorite HOT BREW: Jeskai / Kraum Stoneblade!
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:57 Introducing Callahan! (segment *not* sponsored by Apple)
0:08:32 Introducing Jeskai Stoneblade!
0:27:26 Strengths of the Deck
0:30:16 Gameplan
0:32:31 Unique CardsÂ
0:51:29 Weaknesses
0:55:23 Opening Hands
1:01:55 Closing Thoughts
Callahan's Jeskai Stoneblade Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/-b1ovTg8GkG2OTkrj_04Ww
Callahan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/callahanishere
The Mindsculptors on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sculptybois
Thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com. Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSUMMER at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to get 10% of your order credited back to your account, when you spend $100CAD, or more.
Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Check out the reward tiers at https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.
Social media:
https://www.CommanderCookout.com
https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout
https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast
@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast
https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com
Hello and welcome to Gemstone Mine. If you've found us, you probably already know about the Magic: the Gathering format known as "Commander". Our podcast is trying to bring knowledge...
show more
Hello and welcome to Gemstone Mine. If you've found us, you probably already know about the Magic: the Gathering format known as "Commander". Our podcast is trying to bring knowledge and insights to players who are looking to up their game, and maybe even learn a few things from the most powerful corner of the Commander format: the cEDH metagame.
Even if cEDH really isn't your cup of tea, we think there are some useful lessons to be learned from what people are using the most powerful cards in the history of Magic for. From building and discussing the most powerful decks in the history of the format, to interviewing other creators to learn about their wacky fringe cEDH decks, Gemstone Mine has you covered for Competitive Commander!
show less
Even if cEDH really isn't your cup of tea, we think there are some useful lessons to be learned from what people are using the most powerful cards in the history of Magic for. From building and discussing the most powerful decks in the history of the format, to interviewing other creators to learn about their wacky fringe cEDH decks, Gemstone Mine has you covered for Competitive Commander!
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