MTG Commander Smiths Podcast

🚨 LIVE 🚨 Battle of the Basics! | MTG’s Ultimate Land Showdown + Sonic Secret Lair Reveal - #383

Episode 383: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙
We’re doing it. The long-awaited Basic Land Tournament is finally here! 💥 16 styles enter... only 1 basic will reign supreme. We’re breaking it all down—voting, arguing, and probably losing friendships over Forests vs. Islands.
PLUS—surprise drop! We got hit with a Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair spoiler out of nowhere, and yep… we’ve got thoughts. Gotta go fast... but not before we roast some art and rank some lands. 😂🌍💙
 
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🚨 LIVE 🚨 The Best Core Cards for Every Color Pair in Commander! - #382

Episode 382: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙
We're wrapping up our Core Cards for Commander series with a banger episode covering all the color pairings! 💥 From Azorius to Gruul to Orzhov and beyond... we're diving into the best staples and sneaky picks for every two-color combo in Commander. Whether you're just starting a new brew or upgrading an old favorite... we’ve got cards you’ll wanna have on your radar. 🤓🧠💡
 
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🚨 LIVE 🚨 Best BLACK Cards for Commander! Core Cards For Commander! - #381

Episode 381: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙
We’re keeping the Core Cards series rolling... and this week we’re going full Black Magic 🖤💀 From card draw to graveyard recursion to downright dirty removal, we’re talking all the must-have black cards for your Commander decks. Whether you're draining the table or raising an undead army, these are the tools that make black a powerhouse in EDH!
 
CCC BLACK:
Adam: 
Black Market Connections https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/181/black-market-connections
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse  https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/107/sheoldred-the-apocalypse
Crypt Ghast https://scryfall.com/card/rvr/70/crypt-ghast
The Meathook Massacre https://scryfall.com/card/inr/122/the-meathook-massacre
Syr Konrad, https://scryfall.com/card/dsc/158/syr-konrad-the-grim
Lowery:
Yawgmoth, https://scryfall.com/card/dmr/110/yawgmoth-thran-physician
Grim Hireling https://scryfall.com/card/clb/755/grim-hireling
Ripple's of Undeath https://scryfall.com/card/mh3/107/ripples-of-undeath
Bolas' Citadel https://scryfall.com/card/war/79/bolass-citadel
 
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🚨 LIVE 🚨 Best RED Cards for Commander! Core Cards For Commander! - #380

Episode 380: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙
The Commander Smiths talk about their favorite cards in Core Cards for Commander Red edition. We also quick talk about the fiasco of the Final Fantasy Secret Lair and we end with a Stump the Smith Savant. How ever you want to say it. Enjoy!
CCC Red:
Lowery
Descent into Avernus https://scryfall.com/card/clb/169/descent-into-avernus
Sazacap's Brew https://scryfall.com/card/blb/151/sazacaps-brew
Jeska's Will https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/156/jeskas-will
Chandra's Ignition https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/220/chandras-ignition
Adam:
Fable of the Mirror Breaker https://scryfall.com/card/neo/141/fable-of-the-mirror-breaker-reflection-of-kiki-jiki
Agate Instigater https://scryfall.com/card/blc/21/agate-instigator
Cavern Hoard Dragon https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/31/cavern-hoard-dragon
Wheel of Fortune https://scryfall.com/card/vma/192/wheel-of-fortune
Deflecting Swat https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/214/deflecting-swat
 
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🚨 LIVE 🚨 The Best Commanders and Cards in the Final Fantasy Set! - #379

Episode 379: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙
We're diving headfirst into the brand-new Final Fantasy set! 💥 Whether you're a fan of the games or just here for the cardboard, we've got you covered. We're doing our classic Fav 5-style Top 10 for the commanders in the set... plus calling out our favorite new cards for Commander play in general. Tons of fun picks, spicy brews, and yeah... still butchering names left and right 😂🎮📦
 
Fav 5 Legends:
Adams:
Choco, Seeker of Paradise https://scryfall.com/card/fin/215/choco-seeker-of-paradise
Hope Estheim https://scryfall.com/card/fin/226/hope-estheim
Golbez, Crystal Collector https://scryfall.com/card/fin/225/golbez-crystal-collector
Vivi Oritier https://scryfall.com/card/fin/248/vivi-ornitier
Tifa Lockhart  https://scryfall.com/card/fin/206/tifa-lockhart
Lowery:
Sepheroth, Fabled Soldier https://scryfall.com/card/fin/115/sephiroth-fabled-soldier-sephiroth-one-winged-angel
Kefka, Court Mage https://scryfall.com/card/fin/231/kefka-court-mage-kefka-ruler-of-ruin
Y'Shtola Rhul  https://scryfall.com/card/fin/86/yshtola-rhul
Matoya, Archon Elder https://scryfall.com/card/fin/62/matoya-archon-elder
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer https://scryfall.com/card/fin/232/kuja-genome-sorcerer-trance-kuja-fate-defied
 
Fav 5 Cards:
Adam:
The Earth Crystal https://scryfall.com/card/fin/184/the-earth-crystal
Summon: Behamut https://scryfall.com/card/fin/1/summon:-bahamut
Summon: Knight of Round https://scryfall.com/card/fin/36/summon:-knights-of-round
Traveling Chocobo https://scryfall.com/card/fin/210/traveling-chocobo
A Realm Reborn https://scryfall.com/card/fin/196/a-realm-reborn
Lowery:
Nibelheim Aflame https://scryfall.com/card/fin/146/nibelheim-aflame
The Masamune https://scryfall.com/card/fin/264/the-masamune
Black Mage's Rod https://scryfall.com/card/fin/90/black-mages-rod
Genji Glove https://scryfall.com/card/fin/258/genji-glove
 
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💰💸 Is the Summer Superdrop 2025 - Final Fantasy Secret Lair Worth It? 💸💰 #378

Episode 378: 
🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️We’re diving headfirst into the full Secret Lair Summer Superdrop 2025 — including that sweet Final Fantasy collab we talked about a couple weeks ago! 🧙‍♂️🎮💥
We’re breaking it all down:🔥 What’s hot🤷‍♂️ What’s meh💰 And which ones are actually worth your cash!
From insane reprints to gorgeous new art, we’re calling out the highlights, talking value, and letting you know which drops are headed straight into our decks.
Wondering if the price hike is justified? We’ve got you. We’re crunching numbers, breaking down Break Points (BP), and helping you decide if this drop’s worth going deep on... or skipping entirely.
👇 Check out what’s in the drop:🔗 Official Superdrop Info🛒 Secret Lair Store
💸 Financial Breakdown (Before Fees/Shipping):
Final Fantasy Drops:🎮 Game Over — Foil: $95 (BP 3) | Non-Foil: $72 (BP 3)📖 Grimoire — Foil: $132 (BP 2) | Non-Foil: $101 (BP 2)🗡️ Weapons — Foil: $120 (BP 2) | Non-Foil: $93 (BP 2)
Other Drops:🎨 Artist Series: Phil Foglio — Foil: $55 (BP 9) | Non-Foil: $40 (No BP)🌈 Imiri Sakabashira — Foil: $60 (BP 9) | Non-Foil: $48 (BP 9)🔥 Frank Frazetta: The Second Exhibition — Foil: $96 (BP 3) | Non-Foil: $70 (BP 3)
💡 What’s a Break Point (BP)?BP = How many you need to buy to get one free based on resale value.Buy smart... maybe even flip one to pay for the rest!
💡 What is Break Point (BP)?
Break Point (BP) helps determine how many drops you need to buy to get one essentially free — because let’s be honest, we all want one for the collection!
How it works:1️⃣ Add up the lowest Foil and Non-Foil values.2️⃣ Subtract fees, shipping, and drop cost to find Net Profit.3️⃣ Divide total profit by the cost of one drop to get your BP.
🔍 Example:If a drop costs $40 and has a Net Profit of $80, buying 2 covers the cost of one. (BP 2)If Net Profit is $55, you’d need 4 drops to break even. (BP 4)
💡 Pro Tip: Prices often dip after shipping but tend to recover or even rise 10–16 months later — patience can pay off!
📺 Watch the Full Breakdown & Chaos:▶️ YouTube Live Cast Replay🎧 Podcast available on all major platforms!

🚨 LIVE 🚨 Are the Final Fantasy Commander Decks Worth It? Best Cards & BUDGET Upgrades - #377

Episode 377: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙We’re diving into the Final Fantasy Commander precons! 💥 We’re breaking down the brand-new cards we’re hyped about, pointing out the reprints worth grabbing, and—of course—giving you both budget 💸 and unlimited 💰 upgrade paths to take these decks to the next level. Whether you’re a FF fan, a Commander junkie, or just here for the spicy new tech... we’ve got you covered! Oh... and heads up... neither Lowery nor Adam know much about Final Fantasy, so watch us totally butcher names along the way 😂🎮⚔️
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🚨 LIVE 🚨 The Best MTG Cards to Proxy... and When You Should Start Doing It! - #376

Episode 376: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙We're diving into the world of proxies... which cards are worth proxying, when you should start thinking about it, and why we do it ourselves. Whether you're looking to save some cash, protect your expensive stuff, or just test things out before buying, we've got tips and our favorite proxy picks to help you out. It's time to proxy like a pro... or at least fake it till you make it!
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🚨 LIVE 🚨Game Changer Commander Shakeup! The Good, The Bad, and the Busted! #375

Episode 375: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙We’re chatting about what actually got unbanned, what was added to the Game Changer list, and what got the boot. We’ve had a little time to play with the changes, so we’re giving our early thoughts on what feels great... and what still needs some help. Come hang out as we break it all down and see where things are heading!
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💰💸 Is Everyone's Invited Commander Deck Superdrop Secret Lair Worth It? 💸💰 - #374

Episode 374: 
🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙We’re digging into not one... but TWO major Secret Lair releases — the Everyone’s Invited Commander Deck and the Ultimate Pencil Superdrop — both dropping Monday, May 12th!
We break down what’s in the deck, the five new Secret Lair drops (including some wild raised foil options), and tackle the big question: Are these new price points actually worth it?
With the Commander Deck priced at $200 and foil drops hitting $99... we’re running the full financial breakdown, explaining Break Points (BP), and helping you figure out whether you should go in heavy or skip it altogether.
📦 What’s in the Everyone’s Invited Commander Deck?💥 Total Value: $356 (Before fees & shipping)• 🌈 Cards: $229• 💵 Cards over $10: $68• 💰 Cards between $3–10: $46• ✨ Foil Tokens: $40→ That’s about $150 in profit per deck... still solid value despite the price hike
🖍 Ultimate Pencil Superdrop – Estimated Values & BP• Secret Lair x KEXP: You Are Not Alone✨ Foil: $65 (BP 5) ... Non-Foil: $53 (BP 4)• KEXP: Where the Music Matters✨ Foil: $100–150 (BP 1–2) ... Non-Foil: $50–100 (BP 1–2)• Featuring: Jay Howell✨ Foil: $60 (BP 5) ... Non-Foil: $42 (BP 10)• Everything is on Fire✨ Foil: $48 (No BP) ... Non-Foil: $41 (No BP)• Vrooooommm!✨ Foil: $66 (BP 5) ... Non-Foil: $47 (BP 6)• Adventures of the Little Witch✨ Foil: $45 (No BP) ... Non-Foil: $30 (No BP)
💡 What is a Break Point (BP)?Break Point helps us figure out how many copies of a drop you’d need to buy to “earn” one for free through reselling. It’s a way to measure value for flippers or collectors who want to keep a set and sell the rest.
📊 Example:If a drop costs $40 and nets $80 in profit, your BP is 2... you buy 2, sell 1 to cover both.If the net profit is only $55, BP is 4... need to buy 4 to “earn” a free one.→ Lower BP = better value→ No BP = value just isn’t there right now
Either way... we cover the total dollar value AND the break points... so you get the best of both worlds. It’s all about helping you figure out how to rate these drops — not just hype them.
🎧 Listen or Watch the Full Breakdown:🔴 Live Cast Replay: https://youtube.com/live/6jnootRAoCY?feature=share📃 Official Drop Lists:• Commander Deck: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-everyones-invited-commander-decklist• Pencil Superdrop: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-the-ultimate-pencil-superdrop💸 Secret Lair Store: https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/en/
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