Are you ready to go up the Wonka-vator? Because ready or not, here we go. We’re pressing the one button that hasn’t been pressed. There are literally hundreds into the thousands of new possibilities for what you can put into the command zone with this release. Let our listeners help get your creative juices flowing. We cover half the legends in this episode. They are randomly chosen, the chosen are ordered by color for your ease to find. Be sure to check back next week for the rest of them. ----...
Nov 09, 2020•3 hr 25 min
Commander Legends is bringing us that sweet ole swinger vibe. We’re not ready to dive into the review yet, but it does feel like it's time to have a little preemptive partner discussion; set some expectations in advance of the rampant key parties headed our way. Plus Andy shares his recently updated Vial Smasher the Fierce + Thrasios, Tritan Hero and Kyle gets into his new brew for Kodama of the East Tree + Vial Smasher the Fierce. Andy’s Smash and Thrash list: Kyle’s Kodama + Smasher list: ----...
Nov 03, 2020•2 hr 3 min
So you have a commander deck. Good for you! But how do you make sure it reaches its potential? And when its starting to rule the battlefield, how do you keep it functional? Join us as Kyle and Andy explore the process of keeping your deck a living project. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: 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 Ri...
Oct 17, 2020•2 hr 11 min
You thought you were done tapping into the collective mind of Legendary Creature listeners. You thought wrong. Much like Behemecoatyl, but the collective minds of a few listeners can certainly combine to deliver a set of decks worth some attention. Also, got get your Magic music mood on with Andy's guild playlists. Go follow him on Spotify and listen! Jamie, Chaos Brewer’s Ghired decklist: Sanctuary 1987’s Silvar & Trynn decklist: Esper Storm’s Breya decklist: Ravetide’s Atraxa decklist: ---...
Oct 09, 2020•2 hr 28 min
It may not be beyamacoytl, but the collective minds of a few listeners can certainly combine to deliver a set of decks worth some attention. Whether you’re looking for azorius without the cop feel, crazy combos, oodles of life, or just want to hate on blue, this episode has it for you. UrDragon Me Down’s Atris deck list: Trevor’s Geist of Saint Traft deck list: Epic Experiment’s Karlov of the Ghost Council deck list: Byron’s Ruric Thar deck list: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @l...
Sep 30, 2020•2 hr 9 min
When a player and their commander come unhinged and they’re awash with cards, promising to nuke your whole game, how do you learn to stop worrying and love the bomb? Maybe there’s a way to stop the bomb that is your own opponents’ card draw, or maybe you just need to build your own card draw bomb. Join us as we discuss what card draw means and how you can take it more seriously in your deck and in your opponents’ decks. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 57 min
It’s a place of adventure! It’s a place that got f***ed by the Eldrazi. It’s the magic plane that is screaming plain. But maybe this vanilla domain of the multiverse actually has some cool stuff for commander. Join us for a full review of what Zendikar Rising has to offer commander players. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes courtesy of the sexy souls of the following artists: Home – Prote...
Sep 14, 2020•3 hr 40 min
Is your playgroup under assault? Have the forces of evil threatened to tear down your righteous works? We’ve got your Keanu Reeves. Roon of the Hidden Realm comes to the rescue to see what he can do to manage a meta that is over-reliant on their commanders. Kyle deploys a trio of listeners to brew a list that can manage the rude and aggressive commanders roaming his group. Big thanks to Shaun, Chris, and Samuel for helping cut Roon from the Keanu Reeves cloth. Here’s the group brewed Roon deckli...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Strike 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 ar...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 51 min
Voltron 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: And...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 58 min
This week we’re going to fulfill a wish for some smitten EDH player via the Make a Wish Foundation. For any of you that need to really stick it out in front of your playgroup, let’s talk about commanders that tutor stuff right out of your library. Kyle and Andy discuss the reputation and possibilities with tutor commanders. Kyle then gets into Sisay, Weatherlight Captain and a listener’s toolkit build. He also explores building a shrines deck with Sisay at the helm. Sstillman’s decklist: Kyle’s ...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Welcome to a chaotic episode. Let’s talk about finding the balance between being the asshole with too much removal and the asshole who doesn’t have enough. While we’re chatting, let’s just talk about something totally different, because we’re trying to appease the patrons. So let’s also try to figure out why we all love some commanders but just can’t seem to find decks for them to pilot us to enjoyment. Just come listen. There’s something in here for everyone. ------------------- Patreon: YouTub...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 53 min
Start 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: ---...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Didn’t we just do this? I swear we just did this. But hey, they WotC keeps giving it to us. Let the feast begin. Come join us as we share the collective work of our listeners to see what the cards of Jumpstart have in store for all of us commander players. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: 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 Ri...
Jul 13, 2020•2 hr 41 min
Just 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: T...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Let the reviews begin! We’re back with another review, because who needs life without a new MtG product?! Thank god for listeners who do the work for us. Come join us as we share the collective work of our listeners to see what the cards of Core 2021 have in store for all of us commander players. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes courtesy of the sexy souls of the following artists: Home –...
Jun 29, 2020•2 hr 52 min
Let's talk about building and evolving the online community of commander players. Join us as we get personal with our own sliver of the community that is involved in supporting the Legendary Creature – Podcast. We also get into giving props to some of our favorite commander/MTG podcasts. We hope you’ll consider supporting them or us. We just hope that you’ll take the conversation we’re having and strive to be an active supporter of the content community. Build positivity. Reward creators who you...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Spray off your Godless Shrines, and wipe for good measure. We’re gonna be vetting for quality assurance. Kyle shares a listener’s wildly interesting ideas for a Boros superfriends deck. He then discusses with Andy how to vet decklists found online for fitness at our own tables. T. Coats’ deck: Kyle’s edits: If you want to get immoral with planeswalkers: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes c...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Seems 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 --------------...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 43 min
We’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 f...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Let’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: T...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 57 min
Fun is such a subjective experience. Everyone one of us is a Goldie Locks when we sit down at the commander table. But what if, in stead of being persnickety about our personal experience, we were looking out for the table’s experience. Join us as Kyle and Andy get into what they believe should be paid attention to in order to keep everyone having fun. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes co...
May 15, 2020•2 hr 2 min
Have you installed your EDH browser yet? No? Well, prepare for the weird guy from Boros to come install the latest and greatest fire fox. Join us as Kyle shares his build for Zirda, the Dawnwaker with Andy, and discusses what he believes is a perhaps more compelling way to experience a combo deck for those who are bored by linear combo strategies. Check out Kyle’s Zirda deck here: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Discord: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music c...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 13 min
It’s the last second here in Mountain Daylight Time, but the council of patrons spoke in April and we’re here to deliver at the final hour. Apparently, you people like lore. So, Andy takes a dive into the story of Jodah. What was that Brad Pitt of Dominaria up to? And more importantly, is WotC doing a good job with lore? Does Jodah’s card match his story? Join us to find out. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Discord: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artist...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 50 min
Because we’re all suckers for new cards… That’s right, we can’t stop reviewing this new product. Now that we’ve thoroughly beat the cuss out of all the legends, let’s go see if there’s anything else in Ikoria or Commander 2020 that’s worth taking note of as commander players. Seriously. You’re gonna want to join. We’ll tell you what we really think of WotC’s attempts at political cards and Sultai and Jeskai getting more tools that are begging to get used. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Di...
Apr 24, 2020•2 hr 26 min
Welcome back for more of our Commander 2020 and Ikoria grab bag review. We’re closing out the rest of the legends, as reviewed by our patrons. Seriously, it’s way better to get their insights than ours. Keep an eye out for a future post with all the decklists that listeners provided as source material for their review. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Discord: Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music artists vary each episode, but comes courtesy of the sexy souls ...
Apr 20, 2020•2 hr 5 min
Welcome to the Commander 2020 and Ikoria grab bag review. Our patrons have reviewed all the legends for us and we’re picking these new behemoths and non-behemoths alike at random to review. Come join us to see what the real commander players out there have to say, rather than listen to us blather on about them like idiots. Keep an eye out for a future post with all the decklists that listeners provided as source material for their review. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: Discord: Twitter: @...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 48 min
Has your deck hit the speed of 88 MPH? Have you sped into the future to see your victory? No? Well, join us to get some tips on how to make sure your deck hits the pace you need. Whether you need to get a train to push you or make sure you’ve got the right kind of ramp, we'll talk about it as Kyle explores a listener’s Siona deck for chances to hone in on the right speed. Check out the before of Grundy’s deck: Check out the after: And check out Kyle’s own Siona list: ----------------------------...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Have 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...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 51 min
A deck and an earthquake meet in a bar… Check out Kyle’s deck: ----------------------------------- 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 –
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 59 min
