Commander Cookout Podcast: Magic the Gathering

We're running it back! Our friends over at EDHREC missed our memo that the Arc of Evolution was over. They sent us the stats for Bant, so we are going to continue for a couple more weeks. Join us to see how Bant has evolved from a color combination that used to only do a couple things to the powerhouse that it is today. Let us know what you think of the Arc of Evolution on any of the CCO Socials. 

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Today, we conclude the Arc of Evolution! After 15 weeks of MTG history, memories and learning about how Commander has changed over the years we have finaly made it to our last color combination: Boros. Join us on Commander Cookout 550!

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Before the conclusion of the Arc of Evolution, we take a week to dive deep into all the MTG previews we received from MagicCon Amsterdam. There's a ton to be excited about from a Universes Within  perspective as well as The Hobbit coming up in the next month! Join us for a fun and classic-vibe-feeling episode of Commander Cookout. 


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Commander Cookout's Arc of Evolution is nearing its final chapter. Join us with our favorite returning guest, and Izzet subject matter expert, Bald Tobi!

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This week on Commander Cookout's Arc of Evolution, we may have our more surprising color/color combination yet. We are looking at the Then vs. Now of Simic to see how commanders have changed over time. This was a beauty! Full of surprises and interesting take-aways. Join us on CCO 548.

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We are finally joined by our super secret special subject matter expert. The topic of the week: The evolution of Golgari commanders! Join us during the Arc of Evolution on Commander Cookout Episode 547.

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The Arc of Evolution continues! This week, your Good Friend Ryan's favorite 2-color pair: Orzhov. Come see if his favorite, previous and future commanders make the list of then and now's most popular commanders of all time. All that and much more on CCO 546.

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During the Arc of Evolution, we have been surprised so many times by both the new and the old of the most popular legends of all time. Come see how Selesnya's past and present do not buck that trend on CCO Episode 545.

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The Arc of Evolution reaches its zenith with Uncle Brando's favorite color combo: GRUUL. Come hear all about what he has to say about the evolution of Gruul in Commander on CCO Episode 544.

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Each week during the Arc of Evolution, we are surprised. Not only by the lists themselves, but also how the most popular commanders of all time have changed... or stayed the same. Come see how we were surprised this week on CCO 543 where we cover RAKDOS.

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The Arc of Evolution continues this week with Dimir. Come hear how Ryan loves everything the color combination does. Also, come hear about how Brando un-loves everything the color combination does.... And boy howdy, did we laugh!

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We are back to the Arc of Evolution. This week, Azorius. It didn't go how we thought, either. What do we mean? Tune in to CCO 541 to find out.

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What a trip! Join Brando and Producer Gary as they recount all that was epic at MacicCon Las Vegas and the CCO Experience. Never heard of the CCO Experience? Today is your lucky day! Friends, parties, beers, friends, tacos and the best damn way to experience a MagicCon. Join us.

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The last of our mono-colors during the Arc of Evolution is Green. How has the popularity of green commanders changed over time? Come find out right now on Commander Cookout Episode 539. 

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It's time to RED 'til you're DEAD! This week on the Arc of Evolution, we are looking at Brando's favorite color: Red. Join us to see how red commanders have changed in popularity and design over the years. It's all right here on CCO 538.

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The Arc of Evolution continues! This week we look at what is maybe the most surprising and least surprising color at the same time: Black. Join us for another doozy, right here on Commander Cookout Podcast 537! 

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We continue the Arc of Evolution on Commander Cookout Episode 536. This week, the evolution of blue commanders. What was good, popular, powerful back in the day? Was it the same commanders or styles of decks you see today? Join us and find out.

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Join us for everyone's favorite thing: A new arc of episodes on Commander Cookout Podcast. This week, we kick off the Arc of Evolution where we dive deep into the THEN vs. NOW of every color's most popular commanders. We're kicking things off with the color white and boy howdy! It's a blast from the past.  

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Are the cards on the bonus sheet, included in TMNT, the best bonus sheet cards ever?! Brando seems to think so. From great reprints to shredding prices (see what I did there?). This bonus sheet has, and does, it all. Join us on CCO 534 to hear all our thoughts.

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Our special guest Eff You Ben joins us to talk about all things turtles. From the history and inception to incorporation of themes in MTG. We cover it all while cracking some packs and drinking some beers. Come on along for CCO 533!

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You Good Friend Ryan returns to Commander Cookout with a fun review of HIS favorite legends from TMNT. That's right! None of this Brando crap you're used to! All Ryan, baby!!!

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We loved Marale, Fae Ascendant during the Lorwyn Eclipsed review. Now, John from CCO Nation joins us to tell all about how he built it with no other elves and no other faeries. A true CCO classic! Come find out what the heck we are talking about this week on CCO 531!

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Exactly as the title of the episode totally clearly indicates. Our Friend PP the DD does a Rakdos goblin deck helmed by Grub, Storied Matriarch! It's a goblin deck to hang your hat on, to be sure. Join us and hear all about it.

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Toby returns with a Giant EDH deck unlike any other! It draws cards. It gains life. It beats wholesale ass!!

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This week's community decklist: https://scryfall.com/card/ecl/207/bre-of-clan-stoutarm

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Oh baby, are you ever in for a treat! Commander Cookout Podcast returns to form with a funny new Orzhov deck brewed by none other that the President of CCONation himself! Join us!


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This week's community decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/19497671/abigales_29_big_black_br...

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This week, we are joined by long-time listener and CCO's official lawyer, Hunter! We are tackling more commanders from Lorwyn Eclipsed. This time, Kirol, Attentive First-Year. Join us!

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This week's community-submitted decklist can be found here: https://archidekt.com/decks/19041349/the_antidurdlerdiddlerdanglermangler

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Friend of the show Steve joins the show this week to tell us all about his upcoming event in Calgary Alberta. It's called the Rocky Mountains Rumble and it's happening on February 21st at Ogre's Den Games in Calgary, Alberta. Look it up and join them!

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We're joined by a very special guest this week to discuss all things Lorwyn Eclipsed. Our friend Eff You Alex stops by the studio to discuss his favorite cards. Even though he can't read...

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It's that time again where we tear into and rip apart everyone's favorite legends from the upcoming Lorwyn Eclipsed. We like some, we dunk on some, join us!

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We're going back in time - 19 years to be exact! Join us to find out: Was original Lorwyn Block THAT GOOD? Would it hold up to today's standards? Power? Number of legends? Expectations? All that and so much more on Commander Cookout 523.  

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Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout.

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There's some exciting MTG products scheduled to come out in 2026! And some potential duds.... We're coving it all today, along with all our biggest plans for 2026 on the annual CCO Look-Ahead show. Come here all about it now on Commander Cookout 522!

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