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Legendary Creature - PodcastDecks We Brewed But Never BuiltHow many deck ideas have you drafted, but never got around to putting into sleeves? Kyle and Andy take a dive into a few brews from times of yore that they tinkered with but never got around to collecting the cards, sleeving up, and bringing to a table. We explore whether we thought ideas would work, or if we were capable, or if we thought the group would respond well to the deck. And we disabuse each other of some perhaps unfounded reasons for not building these brews. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:03:15) - Why Might One Leave It as an Idea? (00:17:40...2025-07-312h 05
Legendary Creature - PodcastRoster Rebuild Reflections from AndyAndy shares the joys and pains of rebuilding an EDH roster. You heard from Kyle last time talk about his deliberate approach to building a new roster of decks. In this episode, Andy shares his wildly different experience, particularly has a player who had a roster of decks that were refined to a specific palette and how he used a list of "wants" to guide the process of rising from the dust of the exercise. Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. ------------------- ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of Makeup and Vanity Set –2025-07-282h 13
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Legendary Creature - PodcastAndy’s Deck MemoirsMore reflections. This time we’re taking a dive into Andy’s decks. He shares with Kyle the highs and lows of his decks that have composed his roster this year. Andy’s roster has reached it’s highest deck total of all time this year. Join us to see what that has meant for Andy and his game experience this year. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! ------------------- The intro for this episode included audio from The Simpsons episode ti...2021-12-202h 41
Legendary Creature - PodcastThe Little Engines That CouldSometimes it feels like combo or nothing! Well, eff that s#!t! Let’s harness that sweet, sweet energy in the spot between combos and synergy and ride it. Andy’s here to tell us all about why it’s good to use a card once, but even better to keep using it without having to go out of your deck’s way to make it happen. Andy sheds light on how engines that don’t combo, but generate value can be programmed into a deck and how to take note of opportunities to do so. Join us, because we could all...2021-04-192h 06
Legendary Creature - PodcastChulane to Pasture | Alternatives Kadena & KarametraIt’s like another curse laying on top of the commander landscape. Anyone who has gone too deep has their share of the curse. Chulane is indeed another of the cursed commanders looking for the safety of the pasture, where the commanders too good to be useful go to live in peace. Join us as Kyle and Andy outline what makes Chulane too good to be enjoyed at the commander table. Andy also offers his Kadena morphs list as an alternative that could match some of what makes Chulane so intriguing. Kyle and Andy also suggest Karametra as an alternative an...2021-04-051h 31
Legendary Creature - PodcastPrinciples of EDH AikidoStrike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy! Or… is there another way Daniel-san? Come join us this episode as Andy teaches us to wax on and wax off. Aikido is one of those deck themes you may or may not heard of, so Andy is helping define it and giving us all the tips you need to make sure you use your opponents’ plans for damage against them. Andy’s Pramikon Aikido: Andy’s Queen Marches Aikido: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes courtesy of the sexy souls of the following...2020-08-241h 51
Legendary Creature - PodcastLeveraging Commander DamageVoltron tends to get sh!t on these days. We’ve all heard the vulnerabilities that these face smashing behemoths fall to. Hell, you’ve even heard us talk down on Voltron commander decks. But does that cause some of us to dismiss commander damage? Join us as Andy takes us on a tour de force of commander damage that starts with a listener’s Arixmethes deck and explores a host of other possibilities for making sure your commander’s combat phase doesn’t go to waste Mugiwara Lee’s AriximethesDeck: Andy’s Nezehal: Andy’s Ojutai: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_c...2020-08-181h 58
Legendary Creature - PodcastTorgaar & Unlucky Numbers | Listener’s DeckStart counting EVERYTHING! It matters! Andy dives into a listener’s Torgaar, Famine Incarnate deck to see just how quickly this unusual avatar can land on the battlefield, making you wish your maker had given you more time. Andy then gets into a take on the deck that may be familiar. Who needs a place to put Triskaidekaphobia? Put this list together and your playgroup will learn to fear the number 13 and a good many other numbers that are on the path to 13. Amoodie Steve’s list: Andy’s list: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music ar...2020-07-281h 06
Legendary Creature - PodcastThe Burden of Commanders Who Kill | Kelsien | KumanoJust like people, some commanders are a little too interested in death for comfort. So what do you do when you’ve chosen to bring a psycho like Kelsien, the Plague to a dinner party? Join us as Andy explores the joys and pitfalls of having a commander like Kelsien and also brings up the idea of bringing a more modest, but just as lethal alternative to the party in the likes of Kumano, Master Yamabushi. Here’s Andy’s Kelsien list: Here’s Andy’s Kumano list: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each ep...2020-07-061h 32
Legendary Creature - PodcastCycling | Gavi | ZurSeems like everyone and their damn dog need to buy a bike during COVID-19 quarantine. For those of you that missed the bike craze, let’s find a new way for you to cycle. Join us as Andy explains the nuance of how to use cycling as a commander mechanic and what makes it different from conventional decks. He’ll also show us cycling in action with his Gavi and Zur lists. Andy’s Gavi, Nest Warden: Andy’s Zur cycling list: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes courtesy of the sex...2020-06-081h 42
Legendary Creature - PodcastIkoria Apex Safari Tour | Patrons’ PickWe’re dusting of the NatGeo magazine and reading looking for all the details we can find about the Ikorian apexes. Join us as we tour the plane in a quest for sightings of Vadrok, Nethroi, Brokkos, Snapdax and Illuna. Andy’s Vadrok: Kyle’s Nethroi: Andy’s Brokkos: Kyle’s tweak of Ameen’s Snapdax: Andy’s Illuna: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Discord: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes courtesy of the sexy souls of the following artists: Home – Protector 101 – Dan Terminus – Silver Richards – 2020-06-011h 45
Legendary Creature - PodcastReaper King | Five-Color Commanders | Patron DeckLet’s get into five-color decks. What are the possibilities that sit at the end of the MtG rainbow? Join us as Andy takes a patron’s deck to illustrate using a five-color deck as an answer to your play group’s bull sh!t. Andy also checks out using five color commanders for blanketing a given strategy and offers a fun tribal-tribal alternative for the Reaper King. Check out Agnos’ list: Andy’s Reaper King Tokens: Andy’s Morophon Tribal-Tribal deck: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Discord: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes courtesy of the...2020-05-251h 57
Legendary Creature - PodcastBuilding Outside Preferred Colors | Patron Selected TopicHave you ever dreamed that you were someone else? Freaked out when you woke after dreaming you were Genghis Khan? Wish you were still asleep after dreaming you were Duran Duran’s sex machine? Prepare your godless shrines, because that’s Kyle and Andy this episode. Per the will of the council, Andy and Kyle have assigned each other a color identity outside their respective preference zone and were tasked to build a deck. Join us to see what they came up with. Check out Kyle’s deck: Check out Andy’s deck: ------------------- Andy’s Magical Playlists by Color: White – Bl...2020-03-301h 51
Legendary Creature - PodcastDeck Building with AndyWe talk about decks on this podcast all the time. But what actually happens behind the scenes before we get here and share a deck with you? Join us this episode as Andy gets into all the details of how he makes sure his decks don’t just have a chance to do something cool, but unmolested, will do exactly what he wants every time. And as a bonus, Andy gets us started on a Polukranos, Unchained deck! Andy’s Polukranos, Unchained deck: ----------------------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Discord: Twitter: @legend_creature ----------------------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes cou...2020-03-162h 33
Legendary Creature - PodcastSlobad | Emry | Modular DecksThis man is delusional. Get him out of here. Or bring him on in to explain this convoluted nuclear reactor of a deck. Andy explores taking artifacts and a building deck with a big enough cross-section in its Venn diagram to create a mega deck capable of being piloted by commanders with different objectives. Andy explains his Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer deck and creates a build with enough cross over to modulate into an Emry, Lurker of the Loch deck. Check out our Patreon page. You don’t have to pay money to support Legendary Creature content. Head to the page to s...2019-11-041h 28
Legendary Creature - PodcastRankle & Greven | Deck TechsAre you over all the new s#!t yet? Yeah, what do you do when you can’t shake a stick at all the legends that come pouring out of new products? You keep teching like it’s Tron. Andy dives into a tech or Rankle, Master of Pranks. That’s right, Thrones of Eldraine time. Kyle keeps the Commander 2019 train going by taking a look at Greven, Predator Captain. Andy gives a breakdown of an already tested Marisi, Breaker of the Coil deck that really messes with everyone’s plans. Kyle then goes through an unlikely take on Ghired, Conclave E...2019-09-161h 33
Legendary Creature - PodcastGargos | Rienne | Yarok | Deck TechsWelcome to the Gargos Fight Club! And uh… well you know the rules… Join Andy and Kyle as Andy takes us through his Gargos build. Kyle then brings to life the value engine of Rienne. Andy also tosses out some unconventional ideas for Yarok. Check out Andy’s Gargos list here: Check out Kyle’s Rienne deck here: ----------------------------------- Come watch us actually play commander and check out other videos on our YouTube channel: Find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or wherever you grab your RSS feeds. Also, ask your smart speakers to play the Legendary Creature Podcast. Twitt...2019-07-261h 44
Legendary Creature - PodcastGoblin Tribal | Pashalik MonsGet ready, Andy’s gonna take us into the caves. We’re gonna be kissing goblins. We’re gonna ingratiate goblins. We’re gonna succubus with goblins. Because God knows there’s a conspiracy afoot and the goblins are definitely involved. Andy talks Kyle through the wide world of goblins in EDH. What are the cards that make this tribe tick? Who are the commander(s)? And Andy then takes a look at how Pashalik Mons stacks up puts out a deck for this Modern Horizons legend. Don’t miss out on the chance to kiss goblins. Come get in bed with Andy’...2019-06-211h 10
Legendary Creature - PodcastThe First Sliver | Out of the Shadows | Deck TechYou have to admire their purity. Survivors... unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality. Well, it’s time to hope that the Weyland-Yutani Corporation equipped us with the right tools to survive because they’re back. That’s right. Slivers! With the arrival of The First Sliver, it’s time for us to join Andy and his awe for a breakdown of the perfect organism. Andy takes us on a history of slivers and dives into teching the latest Sliver commander. Check out Andy’s First Sliver deck on Archidekt: Come watch us actually play commander to see if we really do...2019-06-141h 18
Legendary Creature - PodcastBefore You Go | RavnicaAlright, it’s been a real eventful trip to Ravnica this time around. Almost like going on vacation to Florida during a hurricane. It’s time to get out of Dodge, but Before We Go and move on to new products and commander topics, join us for a few deck ideas that have emerged from the latest three Ravnican sets. Kyle considers what it would be like to let Ilharg loose to create an over-grazing problem. Andy gets into cycling with Lazav. Oketra shows off what we can potentially look for in white card advantage. And the guys finally dive into...2019-05-311h 38
Legendary Creature - PodcastGood Stuffs, Good Day | Niv-Mizzet RebornWhat is a good stuff? Really though. “Good stuff” is one of those phrases we magic players throw around all the time, but what does it mean? Andy and Kyle compare definitions of “good stuff” and then Andy dives into the application of good stuff with Niv-Mizzet Reborn—thank god that dragon uploaded his consciousness as a backup plan. Check out Andy’s Niv-Mizzet Reborn list right here: Get some real magic experiences—or watch us screw up games. Check out our gameplay videos on YouTube: Find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or wherever you grab your RSS feeds. Also, as...2019-05-241h 15
Legendary Creature - PodcastAzorius: Petitioners for Control - with Special Guest CMDR Ninety NineWhat better guild to slow everything down than Azorius? Let's make everyone lobby and do paperwork before they can play EDH. It's a beautiful puzzle to behold. Not quite like a hand-made rug, but more like ENRON's code of ethics. Join Kyle, Andy and special guest, Austin from CMDR Ninety Nine, as we close out the guild series with a rousing discussion of what Azorius is up to in the Commander realm. Austin takes us on a tour de force of his build for Lavinia, Azorius Renegade. Andy then explores the idea of the Persistent Petitioners taking up their, well, p...2019-02-151h 58
Legendary Creature - PodcastOrzhov: Truly MedievalWhether it's that vindaloo you ate last night or Orzhov, both are coming back to torture you. Join us as we dive into the untold riches the Orzhov Syndicate has to offer. Fine Print: Just know that by listening to this episode you are signing your everlasting soul over to Kyle and Andy. We'll explore the guild and what it has going on in its identity. Kyle will then take us through a bit of a bifurcated deck tech intended to enable him to put either Teysa Karlov or Krav & Regna at the helm. Also don't miss his alternative route he...2019-01-251h 54
Legendary Creature - PodcastHow to Fix a High PingDo you hear that? It's beautiful. The song of a siren, beaconing you to her shores. Years could be lost to the irresistible call of the pingers in EDH, but oh the tale you'll have to tell. Andy brings his tell of answering the call of pingers in EDH and he shares all the secrets he's discovered along the way. Join us to find out the combos, the synergies and who Andy is putting at the helm of his pingers EDH deck. Check out Andy's pinger deck right here: As mentioned in this episode we reference the Command Zone's pinger...2018-11-201h 21
Legendary Creature - PodcastBoros: Jor Kadeen, and Syvia & Khorvath"Hi my name is Kyle. I'm a Boros-aholic." Yup. There's one in every group and they get together in BA meetings, musing about how they wished they were just Bad Ass, not Boros-aholics Anonymous. You'll find Kyle and Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting in a circle with the others. The Boros-aholics tell their stories of how they were taught to trust the enigma of steel. They'll talk of dashed dreams, where they poised to crush their enemies and hear the lamentations of their women. But then they chose Boros. Join Andy and Kyle to get insights into what Boros looks like in c...2018-10-251h 32
Legendary Creature - PodcastSelesnya: Shalai & EmmaraThis week Austin Crider from CMDR Ninety Nine joins our hacky sack circle to kick around ideas about Selesnya. The guild of herbal teas and essential oils are the topic of the week. Join us as we talk though the identity of the white and green guild. Are they bioterrorists or are they just looking to enroll you and three friends in a great business opportunity. Austin saves Andy from having to join the Selesnya discussion and walks us through his Shalai, Voice of Plenty deck. Did the wealth of legendary creatures from Dominaria cause too many people to look...2018-10-191h 18Legendary Creature - PodcastGolgari: Nath, Vhati il-Dal, & MazirekLife and death, it all comes full circle. Andy and Kyle take the guild series to Golgari to see what abominations are rising from the filth and detritus that the swarm swims in. Just watch out, because they may have dredged up something new with that bowel shattering burrito from last week. Join us as Kyle has an existential break down on air, collapsing a promising discussion about Vhati il-Dal in favor of exploring an EDHREC bot produced Mazirek list. Though he expresses in the episode a lack of confidence in his Vhati il-Dal list, it can do some work...2018-10-121h 33
Legendary Creature - PodcastGolgari: Nath, Vhati il-Dal, & MazirekLife and death, it all comes full circle. Andy and Kyle take the guild series to Golgari to see what abominations are rising from the filth and detritus that the swarm swims in. Just watch out, because they may have dredged up something new with that bowel shattering burrito from last week. Join us as Kyle has an existential break down on air, collapsing a promising discussion about Vhati il-Dal in favor of exploring an EDHREC bot produced Mazirek list. Though he expresses in the episode a lack of confidence in his Vhati il-Dal list, it can do some work...2018-10-121h 33
Legendary Creature - PodcastIzzet: Niv-Mizzet and The TwinzWe're continuing our Fall stroll through Ravnica by starting our guild series with the Izzet League. There's no sweater wearing or corn mazes found around Nivix. Only "science bitch!" Andy and Kyle dive into exploring the identity of each guild and kick things off with Izzet. Andy takes a stab at how to build around Niv-Mizzet, Parun. Kyle then brings us back to look at the Kenrith twins. Did we sleep on these Battlebond pit fighters? Check out these and past deck lists on our TappedOut page: http://tappedout.net/users/LegendaryCreature-Podcast/mtg-decks/ Twitter: @legend_creature Find the podcast on...2018-10-051h 36
Legendary Creature - PodcastGuilds of Ravnica Commander ReviewLet's hit up the Starbucks outside of Sunhome, grab a pumpkin spice latte, and go for a stroll on the Transguild Promenade to check out all the fall colors! Because we're back in Ravnica! Join us as Kyle and Andy take a dive into reviewing this latest guild themed set. They'll explore what's happening for commander players, with a deep analysis of each legendary creature, and a quick survey for other cards that may be of interest to commander players. Find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you grab your RSS feeds. Also, check us out...2018-09-282h 03
Legendary Creature - PodcastEDH Poli-SciThat's right, you're sick of politics IRL and out of respect to your, we're going extend politics to EDH. But just how do politics work in EDH? Is this a cold war? Is there Game of Thrones-esque subterfuge? Does the table become unbearably partisan? Or does it reflect the common notion of political gifts buy favors for later? Join us as Andy schools Kyle and the rest of us on the nuances of EDH politics, as well as a few things that mistakenly thought of as politics. Find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you grab y...2018-09-211h 25Legendary Creature - PodcastThe 13 yo Fantasy: Yuriko & VarinaIt's time to relive the glory days of a childhood in the 90s! Bust out your TMNT VHS, dance around in your Raphael pajamas, and live your 13 year-old fantasy as the new TMNY--Teenage Mutant Ninja Yuriko. AP joins to talk his fantasy realized in his Yuriko deck. What's this ninja action ready to do at your commander table? Andy also kicks off the episode by steering Varina in the right direction. This zombie obsessed lich queen may be more of a trash queen, as she focuses on making everyone discard their shi!t. As always, check out our decklists on...2018-09-071h 20Legendary Creature - PodcastDeck Techs: Estrid and KestiaTime to get enchanted. Grab some glass slippers, steal a kiss from prince charming, let your hair down your window, jump into your delorean and let's go to the Bantchantment Under the Sea Ball. Join as Kyle walks through some of the infinite possibilities that Estrid affords. What enchanted possibilities await those who bring the tap and untap dance moves to the ball? And does Kyle have a fun alternative outside of the infinite combos? Andy explore Kestia with a go wide strategy. Can the enchantment creatures bring a swell of knowledge from your library? Check out our deck lists...2018-08-311h 27Legendary Creature - PodcastDeck Techs: Brudiclad and XantchaDo you want a deck full of sheepish tokens that jump on the latest fad faster than a hipster walking past H&M? Look no further than Brudiclad. Join us to find out Andy's outline of all the new styles Brudiclad will be promoting this fall season. Also check out what Kyle's doing to with Xantcha. Is this sleeper agent slowly poisoning the Sergei Skripals at your table, or playing proxy voltron from foreign lands? Or maybe all of the above. Check out our deck lists on our TappedOut page: http://tappedout.net/users/LegendaryCreature-Podcast/mtg-decks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube...2018-08-241h 25Legendary Creature - PodcastRethinking Precons: Aminatou and SaheeliAndy and Kyle engage in a little exercise to see if they can make decks using a couple of the new Commander 2018 legends that are more focused and meet the value of the precon decks. Can they do it? Tune in to find out if they'll be repenting for things said and done in the review episode or if they'll be vindicated for suggesting that most players should lean into buying the singles the want. Twitter: @legend_creature Ask Alexa or Google Home to play the Legendary Creature Podcast. Or listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Music this episode is...2018-08-101h 35Legendary Creature - PodcastCommander 2018 - Rant with Howard BealeWe've felt the disturbance. As if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror. Yeah, lots of commander players are not getting what they wanted out of this year's Commander set. So join Andy and Kyle as they try to figure out what it is that we got and how we should all ingest this product. And this episode requires a little work from you. We need you to listen. Then get up out of your chairs. We want you to get up right now and go to the window. Open it, and stick your head out, and yell, "I'M...2018-08-0355 minLegendary Creature - PodcastCommander 2018 ReviewYeah, yeah, yeah, there's a lot that's been said about Commander 2018. Join us as Andy and Kyle explore the high and low-lights of this set. From your Izzet artifacts to the rumored Jund lands deck, from Esper top deck stuff to Bant-chantress, let's take a look at what's new. We'll dive into each new legendary creature and see what can muster something worthy of your commander table. Also, if you're the type that enjoys a good rant, we'll be dumping an extra episode this week to talk about the disappointments many have felt with Commander 2018. We'll also look for the...2018-08-022h 10Legendary Creature - PodcastTherapy Session: EDH Arms RaceTime for another therapy session. Kyle and Andy discuss what happens when a deck was made to be fun, gets hate and before you know it your play group finds itself in a Cuban missile crisis. Tune in to find get insights about failures to curb the race from casual to competitive EDH and ideas for how to avoid pushing your decks and group into pressing the red button (mine's bigger than yours). Twitter: @legend_creature Ask Alexa or Google Home to play the Legendary Creature Podcast. Or listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Music this episode is from Protector 101...2018-07-271h 20Legendary Creature - PodcastBefore You Go - DominariaCue the Greenday music. The Dominaria class of 2018 is here to celebrate the time of their lives before they smash into reality and have to get real f***ing jobs. Andy takes Kyle on whirlwind tour of Dominaria decks before we move on to other topics. And Kyle has one. Does he even commander, bruh? Listen to hear about: Traxos--junk yard dog. Slimefoot--he's a peeping tom. Torgaar--this guy needs a mint. Tetsuko--she probably peeps too. Valduk--this guy fucks. and Tiana, Citizens Arrester--look out Lavinia, your precinct has a new sheriff. Check out these decks and other decks we've talked about...2018-07-131h 48Legendary Creature - PodcastCore Set 2019 Commander ReviewTime to get your gym shorts on. We'll be working out our core. AND we'll be looking to see if your ED is working in your EDH. Join Andy and Kyle as they break down all the latest legends and explore other cards that may be of interest to you and your gym rat of an elder dragon. Twitter: @legend_creature Youtube: legendary creature podcast Ask Alexa or Google Home to play the Legendary Creature Podcast. Beats this episode by the artist Home. The album is Resting State. Check it out and support musicians. Check his tunes out: https://home96.bandc...2018-07-062h 04Legendary Creature - PodcastKess, Dissident Mage Reanimator + GraveyardsWe continue our themes discussions and explore the idea of graveyard play in commander. What is a graveyard deck? What are the sub-themes? Andy answers some of these questions as he hashes it out with Kyle and techs his Kess reanimator list. Check out the cool auction of stuff from #AtraxaBowl. Visit Commander Cookout's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/CCOPodcast/ Be sure to find Andy's deck soon on TappedOut (http://tappedout.net/users/LegendaryCreature-Podcast/mtg-decks/) Big thanks to Dan Terminus for letting us use your music for our intros/outros. The song this episode is Abandoned Ship Graveyard from the ...2018-06-281h 01Legendary Creature - PodcastVirtus the Veiled & Gorm the GreatSometimes you just need a big dude to do the dirty work. Fezzik, Andre the Giant, The Dread Pirate Roberts, or Gorm the Great: big dudes who get it done. Andy decks techs his take on these new partner commanders and you may be surprised to find that Virtus doesn't need all your attention. While your opponents are worried about him, let Gorm get you to the finish line. Check out any of our deck lists on TappedOut: http://tappedout.net/users/LegendaryCreature-Podcast/mtg-decks/ Follow us on Twitter: @legend_creature Music this episode is from Protector 101. Big thanks for letting...2018-06-141h 08Legendary Creature - PodcastBattlebond Commander ReviewBattlebond is coming to us on June 8th! And though it is a draft set, this one has a ton that is good for commander: new partners, multi-player mechanics, and a wealth of reprints. Find out what Andy and Kyle have to say about each of the new legendary creatures and what other new cards could be good for the format. Follow us on Twitter: @legend_creature Be sure to check out Dan Terminus's music. It's super cool he lets us use his beats in our podcast. Check out his Bandcamp page (https://blood-music.bandcamp.com/album/automated-refrains). Big shout out...2018-05-311h 34Legendary Creature - PodcastNaru Meha, Master WizardThis is one is kinda short, because, well... Naru Meha is the worst. But really, she is a dangerous commander. Andy walks through the combo potential this wizard from Dominaria brings to the commander table. She's not exactly flexible, but what she does do, well, it's just better if everyone get out of the way and let her do it. Check out our deck lists on Tapped Out: https://tappedout.net/users/LegendaryCreature-Podcast/mtg-decks/ Music this episode is from the always awesome artist Home. The album is Resting State. Be sure to support the craft of amazing artists. Find his work...2018-05-2555 minLegendary Creature - PodcastJhoira, Weatherlight CaptainJhoira showed up from Dominaria with her magic bus: the Weatherlight. She's calling all students of Izzet to get on board and buckle up their seat belts. Most Izzet players have been clamoring for a commander to pilot and artifact build. Well you got one. But is it what you wanted? One of our dedicated listeners (twitter.com/thebiga641) sent us a cool non-stax, hate artifacts build: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jhoira-hates-all/?cb=1524755086 Andy takes a brief tour of the idea of hate arifacts with Jhoira and then dives into how Jhoira is really asking for a narrow build when i...2018-05-111h 25Legendary Creature - PodcastTeshar, Ancestor's ApostleCuckaw!!! Teshar needs to be your new favorite bird cleric. And probably mono-white commander. This episode, freshly minted on Cinco de Cuatro, is bringing some chicken dance flavor to your commander table. Kyle explores Teshar, one of the many new commander possibilities that comes from the latest set: Dominaria. Listen as he talks to Andy about how this commander pilots a very stable combo engine, the likes of which we have yet to see in mono-white. Here's Kyle's Teshar deck list: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kyles-teshar-the-unexpected-virtue-of-ignorance/ This episode has intro and outro beats by the artists Home and Dan Terminus. Plea...2018-05-041h 04Legendary Creature - PodcastDominaria Commander Review... Fer RealzDamn there are a lot of cards for EDH players that come to us from Dominaria! Andy and Kyle talked a whole bunch of Dominaria after the leak, because there was just a ton of stuff leaked. And considering the impact this set has on our format, how could they not talk about it. But here's the official review. Andy and Kyle break down the legendary creatures that stand out as competitive or fun new commanders. They also talk other cards that we could see make a debut in the format. If you're a commander player, you need to pay...2018-04-262h 05Legendary Creature - PodcastDominaria Commander Review... Fer RealzDamn there are a lot of cards for EDH players that come to us from Dominaria! Andy and Kyle talked a whole bunch of Dominaria after the leak, because there was just a ton of stuff leaked. And considering the impact this set has on our format, how could they not talk about it. But here's the official review. Andy and Kyle break down the legendary creatures that stand out as competitive or fun new commanders. They also talk other cards that we could see make a debut in the format. If you're a commander player, you need to pay...2018-04-262h 05Legendary Creature - PodcastFiresong and SunspeakerDo you love Boros? Yeah? Well, there must be something wrong with you. But so does Kyle. He keeps smashing his head against that commander wall called Boros too. Andy and Kyle take a look at Firesong and Sunspeaker, your exclusive Boros commander you can only get with a pre-order of a booster box. Which, can we just all acknowledge how fucking lame that is. I mean, dear WotC gods, please keep making Magic: the Gathering. But this is a lame move. But keep making magic. But this is lame. But I love magic... Find out what cards Kyle and...2018-04-201h 16Legendary Creature - PodcastSpell Slingin': Commander ThemesSome games aren't for the feint of heart. Sometimes you've just gotta challenge your best Little Finger and find out if chaos really is a ladder. You're probably more likely to get your throat cut, but if you love the view when you climb the ladder with instants and sorceries, this is the episode for you. Andy takes a dive into the commanders who are best suited for a spelling slinger strategy and takes a really close look at all the support your deck will need to just maybe go the distance. Spell slingin' can be an incredibly effective strategy...2018-04-131h 37Legendary Creature - Podcast+1/+1 Counters: Commander ThemesKyle takes a dive into the far too broad realm of +1/+1 counters as a commander deck theme. Despite the presence of the size gaining counters in most colors, Kyle and Andy take a look at the color combos primed to take advantage of counters. They also explore the commander best suited to abuse +1/+1 counters. If you’re using +1/+1 counters in your commander deck, it may be a good time to stop cultivating mass and start harvesting! Big fatties may prove less fruitful than combos and synergies. Listed to find out how Kyle and Andy are taking mass cultivating, +1/+1 counter hogging fi...2018-04-071h 17Legendary Creature - PodcastArtifacts: Commander ThemesIt's time for another series! Kyle and Andy will be spending a few episodes talking about some popular deck themes and some of the core driving principles in how commander players take advantage of and have fun with those themes. This week, Andy takes us into the bowels of his jank-ass pursuit of artifact doom-machines. Do you ever just want to build weird shit that nobody seems to understand when you play commander? Do you feel like you're explaining how bilateral kelilactirals to knuckle-dragging neanderthals when you realize you've won the game? Well, this is the episode for you. Listen...2018-03-301h 34Legendary Creature - PodcastArtifacts: Commander ThemesIt's time for another series! Kyle and Andy will be spending a few episodes talking about some popular deck themes and some of the core driving principles in how commander players take advantage of and have fun with those themes. This week, Andy takes us into the bowels of his jank-ass pursuit of artifact doom-machines. Do you ever just want to build weird shit that nobody seems to understand when you play commander? Do you feel like you're explaining how bilateral kelilactirals to knuckle-dragging neanderthals when you realize you've won the game? Well, this is the episode for you. Listen...2018-03-301h 34Legendary Creature - PodcastMono-Black: Endrek, Kothophed & Ob NixilisOkay, okay, okay, we play a lot of mono-black. But you have been accepted to become one of us! Join the mono-black club. Guest Cameron joins to talk about Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder. Cameron is coming to the mono-black party for the first time with a bunch of thrulls who are ready to overtake him and the table. This deck will either infect you with ambitious thrulls or a mystery STD. Find out how Cam is abusing this token machine and the altar of death that is black. Andy closes out our mono-color deck series by offering a clever deck th...2018-03-091h 27Legendary Creature - PodcastMono-White: Heliod & Eight-and-a-Half-TailsHave you been maligned? Does it feel like you're alone and everything has been rigged against you. Deep down, do you know you're better than everyone else? If that describes you, you're either Macho Man Randy Savage or the pilot of a mono-white commander deck. Andy and Kyle are here to help you be the cream that rises to the top. Their highly unanticipated mono-white episode explores the space that mono-white occupies in commander. Kyle techs a Heliod, God of the Sun deck and explains the combos that you'll need to go the distance with this surprisingly good, yet forgotten...2018-03-021h 40
Legendary Creature - PodcastMono-Green: Sachi and SetonIs your playgroup lacking in centaurs or other magical beings who can take on equine form? Check out mono-green! Really though, Kyle and Andy continue their mono-color exploration by taking on green. What can mono-green do in commander? Kyle digs up an obscure snake shaman in Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro. Snake tribal? Hell no! But find out what you can do with Kyle’s deck built around mana fueling shamans. And yes, his deck does have a neat centaur trick in it. Speaking of centaurs, Andy shows off how quickly green can advance your mana with Seton, Krosan Protector. This ce...2018-02-161h 32
Legendary Creature - PodcastMono-Red: Etali and AshlingTo burn or not to burn? That is the question. If you're looking to burn people in commander, this is the episode for you. Andy and Kyle discuss the niche that mono-red occupies in EDH and look to find out if they've got commanders that can go the distance. Andy takes on the new Etali, Primal Storm from Rivals of Ixalan. This mono-red dino is headed to the bank to see if you've transferred anything into his account. Find out what Andy is doing to make for a chaotic explosion of stolen wealth and turning opponents into comatose subservients. Kyle...2018-02-081h 38
Legendary Creature - PodcastMono-Blue: Nezahal and KefnetKyle and Andy are starting a new series, talking about mono-color commanders and exploring the possibilities when working within the mono-color constraints. Andy and Kyle talk about what blue provides for commander, its strengths and how its weaknesses may make it hard to turn very many mono-blue legends into viable commanders. Andy then dives into the dark depths and lays out his plans for using a brand new legend: Nezahal, Primal Tide. Can this commander go the distance in protecting us from the conspiracy to sap and impurify our precious bodily fluids? Kyle then takes a look at Kefnet the...2018-02-011h 26
Legendary Creature - PodcastMerfolk Commanders: Kumena and DereviDoes it feel like your merfolk decks have been dinking around, worrying more about dinglehoppers and banded bulbus snarfblats? Just haven't quite been able to go the distance with merfolk? Kyle and Andy dive into the murky merfolk depths. Kyle explores the possibility that merfolk might do well with a certain bird wizard as the commander. Can Derevi, Empyrical Tactician help the merfolk take advantage of tap effects and get them advanced faster? Andy takes a look at what Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca to see what this new commander from Rivals of Ixalan can do. This may be our strongest...2018-01-221h 31
Legendary Creature - PodcastRivals of Ixalan ReviewOh hey, there's a new set from Wizards of the Coast. Join Andy and Kyle as they explore all your new dino and non-dino legends. They also take a look at some of the other cards in the set that they feel may have some relevance in commander. Music this episode is by Dan Terminus. The song is Electronic Snow and the album is Automated Refrains. Please support Dan Terminus. We think he's awesome! Check out his Bandcamp page (https://blood-music.bandcamp.com/album/automated-refrains). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://ir...2018-01-152h 08Legendary Creature - PodcastAndy's New Year ResolutionsWe've all got resolutions to eat less sugar, go to the gym, talk to our jerk relatives a little more, and whatever other unpleasant things we've decided we should subject ourselves to this year. But what about Magic: the Gathering resolutions? Andy's got a few lesser used cards to try out in commander this year. And like any good resolution, some of these may be hard to stick by. But there could also be a few gems worth trying out. I mean, just listen to this damn episode while you wait for all the reviews of Rivals of Ixalan to st...2018-01-081h 32
Legendary Creature - PodcastAndy's New Year ResolutionsWe've all got resolutions to eat less sugar, go to the gym, talk to our jerk relatives a little more, and whatever other unpleasant things we've decided we should subject ourselves to this year. But what about Magic: the Gathering resolutions? Andy's got a few lesser used cards to try out in commander this year. And like any good resolution, some of these may be hard to stick by. But there could also be a few gems worth trying out. I mean, just listen to this damn episode while you wait for all the reviews of Rivals of Ixalan to st...2018-01-081h 32Legendary Creature - PodcastDear Simone: Exploring Queen MarchesaShout out to Simone for sending his deck for Andy and Kyle to check out. Andy and Kyle take a look at Simone's Queen Marchesa deck. All too often we all have high hopes for our commander decks and they don't quite perform like we envisioned. Simone is looking for ideas, like all of us in that situation. Kyle and Andy explore the process of tweaking a deck that has a variety of possibilities like Queen Marchesa. Kyle goes through a pressure build that would be more suited for an aggro light play group. While Andy shares how Queen Marchesa...2018-01-041h 35
Legendary Creature - PodcastDear Simone: Exploring Queen MarchesaShout out to Simone for sending his deck for Andy and Kyle to check out. Andy and Kyle take a look at Simone's Queen Marchesa deck. All too often we all have high hopes for our commander decks and they don't quite perform like we envisioned. Simone is looking for ideas, like all of us in that situation. Kyle and Andy explore the process of tweaking a deck that has a variety of possibilities like Queen Marchesa. Kyle goes through a pressure build that would be more suited for an aggro light play group. While Andy shares how Queen Marchesa...2018-01-041h 35
Legendary Creature - PodcastChainer: There's a Mono-Black Player in EveryoneEverything dies and is reborn. Only to die again. You know that there's a part of you as a magic player that wants to get everything back from the graveyard, just so you can use it and kill it again. Andy and Kyle bring in AP from their play group to talk about his Chainer, Dementia Master deck. He takes us for a midnight stroll through the graveyard and shares what he's planning on doing with death in his deck. If you're a player looking for a mono-black deck possibility, don't overlook Chainer. This oft-forgotten commander gets a lot of...2017-12-1958 minLegendary Creature - PodcastDeck Tweaking: Shu Yun and LiciaUuuuunnnnnghhhhhhh!!!!! Aaahhhhh….. Kyle and Andy have decks that aren’t going as planned. Is it time to just scrap these disappointments? No! It’s time get up and break some friends with edited decks. Andy and Kyle take a look at a couple of their decks and assess whether or not they can be competitive and how these decks can be tweaked to maximize their potential. Andy takes us through what went wrong with Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest deck and his spell-slinger build. Taking a cue from strengths and other areas of possibilities, Andy lays out a new take on his...2017-12-111h 04
Legendary Creature - PodcastDeck Tweaking: Shu Yun and LiciaUuuuunnnnnghhhhhhh!!!!! Aaahhhhh….. Kyle and Andy have decks that aren’t going as planned. Is it time to just scrap these disappointments? No! It’s time get up and break some friends with edited decks. Andy and Kyle take a look at a couple of their decks and assess whether or not they can be competitive and how these decks can be tweaked to maximize their potential. Andy takes us through what went wrong with Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest deck and his spell-slinger build. Taking a cue from strengths and other areas of possibilities, Andy lays out a new take on his...2017-12-111h 04
Legendary Creature - PodcastKyle's Angsty Bullsh!t DeckKyle tries to kill himself with his deck and then switch places with other players when he realizes he wants to stay in the game after all. Can his angsty bull shit produce a body count at the commander table? Kyle techs his new deck for Andy and walks through his hipster idea of a deck. Let’s be honest, this deck isn’t going to win any games, but it could be an entertaining way to break up your roster of more straightforward decks. Check out Kyle’s deck right here: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kyles-suicide-deck/ Big thanks to Dan Ter...2017-11-281h 00
Legendary Creature - PodcastMeta Bosses: Mizzix of the IzmagnusAndy brings our meta bosses series to a close… for the time being. When you’re a goblin riding a robot through the streets of Ravnica, you have to come up with unusual ways to assert your dominance. Mizzix of the Izmagnus and Andy locked eyes the moment Mizzix was spoiled as part of the Commander 2015 set. There was never a truer love. All Andy wants you to do when you square off against him and Mizzix is walk away. There will be safe passage into the wasteland, while he takes the oil, gasoline and compound. There are some obvious thin...2017-11-211h 36Legendary Creature - PodcastMeta Bosses: Mizzix of the IzmagnusAndy brings our meta bosses series to a close… for the time being. When you’re a goblin riding a robot through the streets of Ravnica, you have to come up with unusual ways to assert your dominance. Mizzix of the Izmagnus and Andy locked eyes the moment Mizzix was spoiled as part of the Commander 2015 set. There was never a truer love. All Andy wants you to do when you square off against him and Mizzix is walk away. There will be safe passage into the wasteland, while he takes the oil, gasoline and compound. There are some obvious thin...2017-11-211h 36
Legendary Creature - PodcastTherapy Session: Aggro and AndyAre you a spell slinger, dabbling in aggro, creature-centric strategies? Are you pissed off at aggro yet? Maybe you’re a Boros lover and you’re ready to bash your head against the wall. Why don’t you lay down on your couch and join us for a therapy session. Andy talks out his recent foray into aggro strategies using Shu Yun, the Last Airbe… uh… Silent Tempest, and his hopes to build around Sammut, Voice of Dissent. As a player whose style leans towards instants and sorceries, Andy explores with Kyle why he struggles to be comfortable with aggro and illumi...2017-11-141h 18Legendary Creature - PodcastTherapy Session: Aggro and AndyAre you a spell slinger, dabbling in aggro, creature-centric strategies? Are you pissed off at aggro yet? Maybe you’re a Boros lover and you’re ready to bash your head against the wall. Why don’t you lay down on your couch and join us for a therapy session. Andy talks out his recent foray into aggro strategies using Shu Yun, the Last Airbe… uh… Silent Tempest, and his hopes to build around Sammut, Voice of Dissent. As a player whose style leans towards instants and sorceries, Andy explores with Kyle why he struggles to be comfortable with aggro and illumi...2017-11-141h 18
Legendary Creature - PodcastMeta Bosses: Brago, King EternalDo you have friends? Do you want to keep your friends? Yeah? Well, you probably better just wait for the next episode then, because this won't help you gain any friends. Unless you're a spy... maybe you need to deal with an insufferable king. Well, regardless of why you stay, whether you're not interested in keeping your friends or you and the Black Rose are plotting against Brago, Kyle and Andy will break down Kyle's Brago Stax deck. Kyle will tell you he didn't build Brago with stax originally, but power corrupts. Kyle and Andy dig into how Brago maximizes...2017-11-031h 19
Legendary Creature - PodcastTwo-Headed Giant for CommanderAre you looking to mix it up a little with your commander play group? Try out two-headed giant for commander. Andy and Kyle talk about the challenges that they've confronted in mixing it up with commander. Kingdoms can lose its novelty and two-headed giant isn't as straight forward with commander as you'd think. Kyle and Andy outline some basic rules for building team decks to play two-headed giant with commander decks. Using the duel commander ban list and a version of the unified constructed rule—each team can only have one copy of any non-basic land between their two decks—they...2017-10-301h 06
Legendary Creature - PodcastMeta Bosses: Shirei, Shizo's CaretakerThere are some spooky things happening around the graveyard. Things that just need to die, but keep coming back. You haven't seen this many small powered things come back for more since the ants at that picnic that one time. Anyhow,Brad joins Andy and Kyle to talk about another one of the decks that has performed well in their play group. Brad breaks down his Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker deck and all the small powered creatures that just don't seem to ever go away. Their refusal to stay in the grave wears opponents down and leads to a deathly oppression...2017-10-201h 32
Legendary Creature - PodcastMeta Bosses: Yisan, Wanderer BardKyle and Andy continue their series talking about the commanders that have had tons of success in their play group. Andy goes musician and plays a deathly song with Yisan, the Wanderer Bard. They’re no Simon & Garfunkel, but this deck has a penchant for finding the brown note. 8 of 10 dentists say you’ll shit your pants. If you’re looking for a relatively budget deck that is highly competitive, look no further than Andy’s build for Yisan. Andy walks us through each verse that Yisan can play to simply charge at a win. He also lays out how you can...2017-10-101h 15Legendary Creature - PodcastMeta Bosses: Yisan, Wanderer BardKyle and Andy continue their series talking about the commanders that have had tons of success in their play group. Andy goes musician and plays a deathly song with Yisan, the Wanderer Bard. They’re no Simon & Garfunkel, but this deck has a penchant for finding the brown note. 8 of 10 dentists say you’ll shit your pants. If you’re looking for a relatively budget deck that is highly competitive, look no further than Andy’s build for Yisan. Andy walks us through each verse that Yisan can play to simply charge at a win. He also lays out how you can...2017-10-101h 15
Legendary Creature - PodcastAdmiral Beckett Brass: The High Seas of VorthosDo you just need to plunder with your very own pirate crew? Well get on board and join us as we talk about Cody's commander deck built around Admiral Beckett Brass. Cody breaks down the basics of the deck and how he's approaching thievery via Admiral Beckett Brass' ability. It's not a well supported tribe, but Ixalan is giving you the basics you need to get your pirate deck started. Kyle and Andy add some options for Cody to use to help out with his need to give his pirates evasion and assess a few changeling options that may help...2017-10-031h 00
Legendary Creature - PodcastIxalan Commander ReviewAre you gearing up to build a new pirate, dinosaur, or merfolk deck? Maybe you're looking for a few extra cards for that new Edgar Markov deck you picked up. Andy and Kyle go through Ixalan and talk about all the new legendary creatures and if they fit into commander. They also dive into a bunch of cards from Ixalan and talk about what has a place in commander and explore ideas for where different cards might be wanted in commander. Shout at us on Twitter: @legend_creature and be sure to let us know what cards you're using from...2017-09-252h 35
Legendary Creature - PodcastCommander StaplesKyle and Andy wax a bit philosophical as they try to define what a commander staple is and what is a card that's just too good to pass up. As they flesh out what they feel a staple is, they start to explore popular cards in each color. They discuss why those cards may or may not be staples and some deck types where they can be good to have. This episode may be helpful for players that are newer to the commander format. While Kyle and Andy don't necessarily give all the cards' stat lines, they do go over...2017-09-232h 36
Legendary Creature - PodcastMeta Bosses: Erebos, God of the DeadKyle and Andy start a new Legendary Creature Podcast series, where they talk about some of their battle tested decks. Their meta bosses take the spotlight as they not only tech the deck, but talk about why these decks have dominated their play group. In this episode they talk about Kyle’s Erebos, God of the Dead deck. Erebos may seem innocuous, but he’s got a long straw that drinks your milkshake, slowly robbing you of your sweet resources and life. Kyle talks about the black pressure pieces and other components that have made Erebos a play group legend. Andy...2017-09-091h 13Legendary Creature - PodcastLicia and Mairsil: A Vampire and Wizard Walk Into a Bar...So you've got yourself some new commanders from the Commander 2017 set, eh? Well what are you gonna do with your fancy new cards? Andy and Kyle were supposed to come to the table with two different approaches to building a Licia, Sanguine Tribune deck. Andy concedes his idea didn't pan out. Kyle then talks about how Licia demands a very particular set of life gain spells to ensure that her steep mana cost can be overcome. He also shares his approach to including a pressure suite, so that Licia can be used to help towards a win rather than be...2017-09-021h 28
Legendary Creature - PodcastLicia and Mairsil: A Vampire and Wizard Walk Into a Bar...So you've got yourself some new commanders from the Commander 2017 set, eh? Well what are you gonna do with your fancy new cards? Andy and Kyle were supposed to come to the table with two different approaches to building a Licia, Sanguine Tribune deck. Andy concedes his idea didn't pan out. Kyle then talks about how Licia demands a very particular set of life gain spells to ensure that her steep mana cost can be overcome. He also shares his approach to including a pressure suite, so that Licia can be used to help towards a win rather than be...2017-09-021h 28
Legendary Creature - PodcastDear Garrett...Hey Garrett, buddy! We're responding to your question. We decided to devote an episode to talking about the dude in your play group that's dedicated to winning with lame infinite combos or sniping games after being a non-threat until it was too late. In this episode, Kyle and Andy dive into their experiences with a variety of difficult to deal with players. From the guy that tries to snipe games with simple combos like Exquisite Blood and Sanguine Bond, to the dude that can't take a hint to improve his deck, right up to the guy that's just kind of...2017-08-291h 02
Legendary Creature - PodcastVampires, Dragons, Wizards, and Cats! Oh My!It's that special time of year, when all the commander playing girls and boys anxiously wait in anticipation for the day that they can get their hands on all their new new toys and goodies. It's commander Christmas! Kyle and Andy dive into a comprehensive look at all the new legendary creatures from the Commander 2017 set. They assess whether or not each new legend will be competitive and take a look at a few basics that could go into the decks with several of the more enticing new commanders. They also take a look at a few of the other...2017-08-222h 49
Legendary Creature - PodcastA Terminator and A RiddleKyle and Andy continue exploring decks ideas for legendary creatures from the recently released Hour of Devastation. Andy explains his long standing love for burn decks and his desire to have a commander deck that is built to burn. His wait is over now that a certain lazotep covered terminator has arrived. Neheb can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear! And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead! Andy gives a deck tech for how to build a burn version of a Neheb commander deck. He explores e...2017-08-091h 30
Legendary Creature - PodcastSome Plague Gods, But Not All the Plague GodsAre you looking to get on the right side of the plague gods from Hour of Devastation? Kyle and Andy bring Cody in from their local play group to talk about The Scarab God. He breaks down his mill, wheel, and steal strategy and the key components he feels you need to enjoy this Nicol Bolas inspired zombie infestation, without using infinite combos. Andy then dives into his build for The Locust God. But wait.... shhh... don't tell Niv-Mizzet! Andy doesn't want the Firemind finding out about Andy's sudden but inevitable betrayal. Andy explains the power creep that we are...2017-08-031h 43
Legendary Creature - PodcastSome Plague Gods, But Not All the Plague GodsAre you looking to get on the right side of the plague gods from Hour of Devastation? Kyle and Andy bring Cody in from their local play group to talk about The Scarab God. He breaks down his mill, wheel, and steal strategy and the key components he feels you need to enjoy this Nicol Bolas inspired zombie infestation, without using infinite combos. Andy then dives into his build for The Locust God. But wait.... shhh... don't tell Niv-Mizzet! Andy doesn't want the Firemind finding out about Andy's sudden but inevitable betrayal. Andy explains the power creep that we are...2017-08-031h 43
Legendary Creature - PodcastGetting Gratuitously Violent with Saskia and BradAre you ready to play a violent deck that brutalizes your play group through combat? Check this episode out to hear about Brad's Saskia deck and her appetite for battle. Brad from Andy and Kyle's play group joins Kyle to break down his Saskia deck. They explore some of Brad's commander deck building philosophies and Brad gives some general tips on the types of cards you should be sure to leave space for in your deck. Brad then dives into his Saskia build and explains his strategy for making sure she maximizes his chances of winning. We'll post his deck...2017-07-191h 35
Legendary Creature - PodcastHour of Devastation Commander Review, Part 2Andy and Kyle continue their car conversation about the Hour of Devastation. They explore black, red, green, multi-color and artifact cards that they are interested in seeing in commander decks and that they expect to see get some play in decks. Guys! We recorded in a car because it was the best place we could control the sound this week. It was a hot summer night. Damn it was hot! Anyhow, let us know what you think of the cards from Hour of Devastation! Give us a shout on Twitter: @legend_creature The intro/outro beats you know you love...2017-07-141h 02
Legendary Creature - PodcastHour of Devastation Commander Review, Part 1Andy and Kyle explore all the legendary creatures from the new Hour of Devastation set. They talk about the new commanders they are excited about. They also take a look at the planes walkers. Nicky B is back! They start taking a look at cards in white and blue that could be interesting or have a place in variety of popular decks and decks in their play group. Be sure to check out Part 2 to get their full take on Hour of Devastation. The intro/outro beats you know you love are by the Artist Home, the track 26 from the al...2017-07-141h 31
Legendary Creature - PodcastRhys-ies (Feces) the Redeemed RevisitedAndy's heard a rumor that Kyle has been working on resurrecting an old deck. He prods and finds out that Kyle has decided to rebuild his first commander deck: Rhys the Redeemed. They discuss the fact that they don't know how to pronounce Rhys. Rize? Reece? Shit. Who knows... Kyle talks through his thoughts on setting up an elf tribal build for Rhys to feed with elf tokens. Andy questions whether Kyle has built enough tokens into his strategy. Kyle also techs some clearly valuable cards from Amonkhet and a couple hidden gems that everyone with a Rhys the Redeemed...2017-07-1257 min
Legendary Creature - PodcastZur is Back from BermudaAndy built a Zur the Enchanter deck in our early days of playing commander. Our play group hasn't seen or heard from Zur in a long time though. Andy talks to Kyle about Zur being back in town after his sabbatical in Bermuda. Now Andy's got a new Zur deck. But this time, Zur is running a cycling mechanic theme. We break down the core pieces and strategy of a Zur cycling deck. Andy also talks about the intriguing possibility of building a cycling deck with partner commanders and four colors. Check out ! We're super grateful that Home lets us u...2017-07-0953 min
Legendary Creature - PodcastZur is Back from BermudaAndy built a Zur the Enchanter deck in our early days of playing commander. Our play group hasn't seen or heard from Zur in a long time though. Andy talks to Kyle about Zur being back in town after his sabbatical in Bermuda. Now Andy's got a new Zur deck. But this time, Zur is running a cycling mechanic theme. We break down the core pieces and strategy of a Zur cycling deck. Andy also talks about the intriguing possibility of building a cycling deck with partner commanders and four colors. Check out Andy's deck list! We're super grateful that H...2017-07-0953 min
Legendary Creature - PodcastNetdecking: Getting Mad as Hell with Howard BealeHow do you feel about netdecking? Are you mad as hell that people are getting their deck ideas from the internet?! Do you have the spirit of Howard Beale prodding you to the window to scream, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take this netdecking any more!" Or... do you feel that netdecking is simply a good tool for building decks? Getting decks lists or ideas from the web is often a topic of discussion, and it came up on discussion boards recently when Adam Styborski wrote about what the data from EDHRec shows about card usage. Check out...2017-07-041h 49
Legendary Creature - PodcastPlaying Your TemperamentEver play a game and come away feeling like you just didn't have fun? Well Magic: the Gathering is like the ultimate personality test. Maybe you haven't found the style and colors that match your temperament. In this episode, Kyle and Andy talk through experiences in finding what might not fit your temperament and the journey to finding what does speak to your commander soul. We're super grateful that Home lets us use his music. This episode's intro/outro music is from Home's Falling Into Place album, the song Flashlight. Look up his tunes on his Bandcamp page. Big shout...2017-07-0459 min
Legendary Creature - PodcastI Hate AtraxaSometimes you want to do what all the cool kids are doing, but do it your own way. Then you find out your way sucks... Kyle has a therapy session with Andy, talking out his hatred towards his Atraxa deck. They break down why he avoided calling in all planeswalkers for a super friends deck, how immoral infect is, and why +1/+1 counters don't work in our play group. Music this episode from HOME's Resting State album, track 15. We're super grateful he let's us use his music. Check his tunes out: https://home96.bandcamp.com/ If you're wondering what Kyle's deck l...2017-07-041h 05
Legendary Creature - PodcastGonti's Still Waiting for TinaAndy talks about the disappointment he felt when his Yahenni, Undying Partisan deck didn't pan out. But a longing remained in his heart for a mono-black commander. Meanwhile, Tina had just broken up with Gonti, Lord of Luxury. Hoping to impress Tina, Gonti threw a party and invited everyone to bring him their luxuries. Then everything changed when Andy walked in. Andy talks about this match made in heaven and techs us through his new Gonti commander deck. Music this episode by Home from the album Falling Into Place, the song Bright Lights in Silent Rooms. Check him out! https://ho...2017-07-041h 14Legendary Creature - PodcastGonti's Still Waiting for TinaAndy talks about the disappointment he felt when his Yahenni, Undying Partisan deck didn't pan out. But a longing remained in his heart for a mono-black commander. Meanwhile, Tina had just broken up with Gonti, Lord of Luxury. Hoping to impress Tina, Gonti threw a party and invited everyone to bring him their luxuries. Then everything changed when Andy walked in. Andy talks about this match made in heaven and techs us through his new Gonti commander deck. Music this episode by Home from the album Falling Into Place, the song Bright Lights in Silent Rooms. Check him out! Here's And...2017-07-041h 14