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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
 
🚨Live Cast Here🚨
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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 😂🎮⚔️
🚨Live Cast Here🚨
https://youtube.com/live/lq-whnEH7Ko
 
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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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🚨 LIVE 🚨 What Cards Should Be On The Game Changer List? - #373

Episode 373: 
🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️
This week we're diving into the new Commander Game Changer List—Wizards' attempt at helping players better define power levels by limiting how many powerful cards, or "game changers," you can have in each deck. But... did they miss some cards that probably should be on that list? We're talking through some of the biggest, most impactful cards in Commander and asking—should these count? Are there any that are flying under the radar but still warp a game? Or maybe the list is good as-is? Either way, we’ve got thoughts, laughs, and a few spicy takes to share.
 
🚨 LIVE Cast Here🚨
https://youtube.com/live/mJ1UAdIzDyc
 
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🚨 LIVE 🚨 Battle of the Bangers: Best TV Show Theme Songs EVER! 🏆 TV Openings Tournament! - #372

Episode 372: 
🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️
 
This week we’re takin’ a break from all things Magic and having some fun with the Best TV Show Opening Theme Song Tournament! 🎶📺 From cartoon bangers to old-school jams and everything in between, we’re throwin’ them in a bracket and battling it out to find the GOAT of theme songs. Come hang, vibe with the nostalgia, and yell at us when your favorite loses 😂🔥
👉 Come join us and drop your Top 5 theme songs—we wanna hear what you love and hey… maybe you’ll even persuade us to draft it! 💬🎤
 
🚨 LIVE Cast Here🚨
 
 
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🚨 LIVE 🚨 Top 10 Commanders & Cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm | Fav 5 Style! - #371

Episode 371: 
🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️
We're diving into Tarkir: Dragonstorm! We'll be breaking down our Top 10 Commanders and Top 10 Cards from the set—Fav 5 style! Expect some spicy picks, strong contenders, and maybe a few surprises along the way. Don't miss it! 🔥🐉
Legends:
Adam:
Betor, Kin to All https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/172/betor-kin-to-all
Taigam, Master Opportunist https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/60/taigam-master-opportunist
Surrak Elusive Hunter https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/161/surrak-elusive-hunter
Eshki, Temur's Roar https://scryfall.com/card/tdc/3/eshki-temurs-roar
Teval, the Balance Scale https://scryfall.com/card/tdc/8/teval-the-balanced-scale
Felothar the Steadfast https://scryfall.com/card/tdc/4/felothar-the-steadfast
Lowery:
Neriv, Heart of the Storm https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/210/neriv-heart-of-the-storm
Elsha, Threefold Master https://scryfall.com/card/tdc/2/elsha-threefold-master
Zurgo Stormrender https://scryfall.com/card/tdc/10/zurgo-stormrender
Zurgo, Thunders Decree https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/237/zurgo-thunders-decree
Set:
Adam:
Ugin, Eye of the Storm https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/1/ugin-eye-of-the-storms
Herd Heirloom https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/144/herd-heirloom
Dragonfire Blade https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/240/dragonfire-blade
Rot-Curse Rakshasa https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/87/rot-curse-rakshasa
Goldlust Triad https://scryfall.com/card/tdc/34/goldlust-triad
Lowery:
Elspeth, Storm Slayer https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/11/elspeth-storm-slayer
Mistrise Village https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/261/mistrise-village
Songcrafter Mage https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/225/songcrafter-mage
Mardu Siegebreaker https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/206/mardu-siegebreaker
Stormscale Scion https://scryfall.com/card/tdm/123/stormscale-scion
 
🚨 LIVE Cast Here🚨
https://youtu.be/u2qI2QxNp1Y
 
 
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🚨 LIVE 🚨 BUDGET Upgrades Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Precons: Are They Worth It? - #370

Episode 370: 
🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️
In this episode, we're diving into the Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Precons to see if they’re worth picking up! We break down each deck—Abzan Armor, Jeskai Striker, Sultai Arisen, Mardu Surge, and Temur Roar—analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and best upgrades.
💰 Are these precons worth it? We break down their value right out of the box.
🛠️ Budget upgrades! We’ll tweak each deck with a $20 limit to maximize performance.
🔥 No-budget madness! Mr. Unlimited takes things to the extreme with full-throttle upgrades.
From budget-friendly tweaks to all-out power boosts, we’ve got you covered! Don’t miss this deep dive into the latest MTG Commander precons!
🔗 Decklist Upgrades:Abzan ArmorJeskai StrikerSultai ArisenMardu SurgeTemur Roar
 
🚨 LIVE Cast Here🚨
https://youtube.com/live/98OoDubhiwE?feature=share
 
 
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