Hello and welcome to Gemstone Mine. If you've found us, you probably already know about the Magic: the Gathering format known as "Commander". This podcast will ...
How Mana Sinks CHANGE THE GAME With Commander Deckbuilding! - Lessons from cEDH
We've been exploring how many lands and how many mana sources to include over the past month, and today we're going to put that theory to practice as we focus on Reid Duke's article which argues that the simple answer is that adding more lands rarely hurts and will almost always help. John's got a casual brew this week that focuses on utilizing mana sinks to squeeze the most value out of every mana, turn over turn!00:00 Introduction02:20 Why Play Mana-Sinks?05:40 The Commander07:40 The Gameplan11:42 So... How Many Lands?17:24 Closing ThoughtsDuke, R. (2021). Managing Your Mana Base - Deep Dive. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/Managing-Your-Mana-Base-Deep-Dive/817630e3-756a-481c-8042-b2bf1e8bbd10/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2022). How Many Sources Do You Need to Consistently Cast Your Spells? A 2022 Update. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/Managing-Your-Mana-Base-Deep-Dive/817630e3-756a-481c-8042-b2bf1e8bbd10/Karsten, F., PhD. (2023). What’s an Optimal Mana Curve and Land/Ramp Count for Commander? Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/What-s-an-Optimal-Mana-Curve-and-Land-Ramp-Count-for-Commander/e22caad1-b04b-4f8a-951b-a41e9f08da14/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2024). How Many Lands Do You Need in Your Deck? An Updated Analysis. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Lands-Do-You-Need-in-Your-Deck-An-Updated-Analysis/cd1c1a24-d439-4a8e-b369-b936edb0b38a/ The Ancient One: https://moxfield.com/decks/1yTXVgMix06QFBpDelPrqghttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
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How to Fix your Mana like the PROS! - Lessons from cEDH
John has always hated building manabases for his #mtg and #edh decks. So, he went on a mission to learn from the pros and turn a weakness into a strength. After a deep dive on counting how many lands a deck needs, he decided to go even deeper and learn how pros like Frank Karsten balance all of the colors of mana that a deck needs to cast its spells reliably! If you can't stand building manabases and want to learn how it's done, don't skip this episode!00:00 Introduction02:13 Fixing Your Mana05:58 Consistently Casting on Curve06:58 What is a Mana Source?10:46 Perfect Fixing14:16 Karsten's Findings18:38 The Art of Fixing Your Mana21:56 Closing ThoughtsKarsten, F., PhD. (2022). How Many Sources Do You Need to Consistently Cast Your Spells? A 2022 Update. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Sources-Do-You-Need-to-Consistently-Cast-Your-Spells-A-2022-Update/dc23a7d2-0a16-4c0b-ad36-586fcca03ad8/Tevesh Szat / Trelasarra: https://moxfield.com/decks/_rDPQC8bCEeVNdwRJXM0EAhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg- Reach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
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Are You Playing Enough Lands? - Lessons from cEDH
Lands are an intrinsic part of how the resource system of Magic works, and there are some very bright people who have poured thousands of hours into trying to solve for the optimal land base. This week, John reviews the work of pro players like Reid Duke and mathematicians like Frank Karsten to understand how players are optimizing for 60-and-4 Magic and what we can learn as Commander players.00:00 Introduction02:23 Building a Better Manabase06:27 Karsten Land Deficit07:52 Critiquing Karsten11:54 Is Trelasarra Playing Enough Lands?13:57 Is Ghalta Playing Enough Lands?17:05 Is Nyssa Playing Enough Lands?20:43 Solving for CommanderDuke, R. (2021). Managing Your Mana Base - Deep Dive. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/Managing-Your-Mana-Base-Deep-Dive/817630e3-756a-481c-8042-b2bf1e8bbd10/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2022). How Many Sources Do You Need to Consistently Cast Your Spells? A 2022 Update. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Sources-Do-You-Need-to-Consistently-Cast-Your-Spells-A-2022-Update/dc23a7d2-0a16-4c0b-ad36-586fcca03ad8/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2023). What’s an Optimal Mana Curve and Land/Ramp Count for Commander? Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/What-s-an-Optimal-Mana-Curve-and-Land-Ramp-Count-for-Commander/e22caad1-b04b-4f8a-951b-a41e9f08da14/ Karsten, F., PhD. (2024). How Many Lands Do You Need in Your Deck? An Updated Analysis. Channel Fireball. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Lands-Do-You-Need-in-Your-Deck-An-Updated-Analysis/cd1c1a24-d439-4a8e-b369-b936edb0b38a/ Trelasarra: https://moxfield.com/decks/ltopExpOgEivkY0_E6G28Q Ghalta: https://moxfield.com/decks/rP3dDALPOUSi9TTY-qbaRw Nyssa: https://moxfield.com/decks/kJ4O-cz-_k-gx3pChjVXlAhttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
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Interrogating SOUL SISTERS! Upgrading Your Favorite MTG Decks
New decks are always coming with the never-ending tidal wave of new releases, but sometimes the most satisfying thing for a brewer like John is to take a long, hard look at an old deck: Trelasarra's Sweet Soul Sisters. It's been a favorite of his ever since the commander came out, and a staple of all of his MagicCon and CommandFest decks! If you want to see how to tune up one of your old favorite decks, be sure to check this one out!00:00 Introduction01:52 Interrogating Soul Sisters03:02 Stages of a Game04:01 Trelasarra's Gameplan05:11 Curving Out11:07 Many Types of Advantage15:05 Interaction17:34 Closing ThoughtsTrelasarra's Sweet Soul SistersBEFORE: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/fyQSTfhASUCXOshUtW_DPg AFTER: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/ltopExpOgEivkY0_E6G28QAetherhub Hypergeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometrichttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
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Foundations for Nutty NEW cEDH Combos - Lessons from cEDH
There are a *lot* of combos that Commander players can take advantage of, and with the flood of new sets coming down the pipeline, there are new ones being discovered every day! Which ones are right for your cEDH deck? How do brewers in cEDH integrate the new tech into their decks? This week, John tackles the oft-requested topic of how combos are built for cEDH!00:00 Introduction02:26 Combos in cEDH05:05 Homes for Combos06:25 Dionus, Elvish Archdruid08:53 Mono-Green10:46 Selesnya11:56 Simic13:30 Golgari16:03 Jund18:23 Sultai19:25 Abzan21:10 High-Color Identities21:41 Closing Thoughtshttps://www.FusionGamingOnline.com Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAYhttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. -Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsOur background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative CommonsFind us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtgReach us via email at [email protected] media:https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout
Hello and welcome to Gemstone Mine. If you've found us, you probably already know about the Magic: the Gathering format known as "Commander". This podcast will bring knowledge and insights to players who are looking to up their game, and maybe even learn a few things from the most powerful corner of the Commander format: the cEDH metagame.Even if cEDH really isn't your cup of tea, we think there are some useful lessons to be learned from what people are using the most powerful cards in the history of Magic for. From building and discussing the most powerful decks in the history of the format, to interviewing other creators to learn about their wacky fringe cEDH decks, Gemstone Mine has you covered for Competitive Commander!
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