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    Legendary Creature - Podcast

    We are the Legendary Creature Podcast. We're a few dudes that just want to play Magic: the Gathering. So we talk about EDH when we're not slinging spells.
    enAndrew Pinkston259 Episodes

    Episodes (259)

    Lessons in the Deck Ratings

    Lessons in the Deck Ratings
    As we close out the deck rating exercise, let’s explore the more consensus votes and see if there are any lessons to glean from where decks landed. Is there something that we can see in how people interact with and want to experience decks that they play against? Join us as we look at several decks and look for the leylines. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them!  –

    MKM | Cards for Your Other 99

    MKM | Cards for Your Other 99
    Now that everyone’s commander is a raging clue detective, let’s take a look at cards that can slot into the other 99 of your decks. Our listeners are coming at us with all their niche insights and comments on the obvious hot picks from the set to try out in your decks. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Home. Be sure to support them! –

    Murders at Karlov Manor | New Commanders | Part 2

    Murders at Karlov Manor | New Commanders | Part 2
    Let’s keep dropping clues for how you can use this set in your commander rotation. Part two brings you the remainder of the legends, as listed below. And look for our other 99 episode next week with all the niche picks from our listeners that you commander players ought to be paying attention to. Tomik, Wielder of Law Kylox, Visionary Inventor Melek, Reforged Researcher Izoni, Center of the Web Agrus Kos, Spirit of Justice Aurelia, the Law Above Feather, Radiant Arbiter Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy // Tail the Suspect The Pride of Hull Clade Vannifar, Evolved Enigma Duskana, the Rage Mother Kaust, Eyes of the Glade Voja, Jaws of the Conclave Morska, Undersea Sleuth Sophia, Dogged Detective Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enFebruary 21, 2024

    Murders at Karlov Manor | New Commanders | Part 1

    Murders at Karlov Manor | New Commanders | Part 1
    We’re back on Ravnica with the intent to make magic players buy more than one Hasbro game. But of course, we’re here for the cards for commander players and our listeners are dishing on all the new commanders. Like last time, we’re doing this in two parts. You’ll find the below legends in this episode. Look for part two later this week for the rest. Delney, Streetwise Lookout Massacre Girl, Known Killer Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Tesak, Judith's Hellhound Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Ezrim, Agency Chief Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Lazav, Wearer of Faces Marvo, Deep Operative Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods Tolsimir, Midnight's Light Trostani, Three Whispers Teysa, Opulent Oligarch ------------------- Patreon: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enFebruary 14, 2024

    Split Decision: More Exploring the Perceptions of Power Levels

    Split Decision: More Exploring the Perceptions of Power Levels
    Andy and Kyle continue to look at the groups rankings for each other’s decks to see where power levels are perceived to be. This time they take a look at the decks that divide the group. Half the people place it at one tier and the other half at another tier. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
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    enFebruary 13, 2024

    Ranking Our Groups Decks: The Confused Ones

    Ranking Our Groups Decks: The Confused Ones
    There is a constant hum in the commander community about power levels and assessing commanders and decks. But when you really sit down with your friends, do you all have a similar perspective on the power of the decks getting played? Andy and Kyle take a look at how their group feels about each other’s decks and they start off with the decks that lack consensus. Be sure to while you’re listening. ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
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    enFebruary 02, 2024

    The Three-Color Commander Identities

    The Three-Color Commander Identities
    Folks have long clamored for us to take our commander color identity series to the three-color commander identities. We finally bring our thoughts on the matter out into the open. Andy and Kyle bring their thoughts together for a collision of thoughts to see what has held the podcast back from exploring the fertile ground of commanders with more colors at their disposal. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –

    An Exercise in Public Relations for Your Decks

    An Exercise in Public Relations for Your Decks
    Last time we talked about rehabilitating a deck’s reputation after your group has grown to hate it. We illustrated the idea with a few of our own experiences. Now let’s look at a few listener decks and see what kind of PR plan we can come up with. As always, you can find decks lists we reference in our Discord server’s #lists-from-the-pod channel. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zosr3qlc1rbTpTeWX3Z2S?si=72a9326d3c084bf3 ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Home. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enDecember 22, 2023

    Evolving Your Deck’s Reputation

    Evolving Your Deck’s Reputation
    What do you do with those decks that just seem to put a little hate into the actions of your opponents? How do you manage a reputation that precedes your commander? Andy and Kyle talk about why decks might garner a reputation and explore ways to manage the issue so you can just sit down and play like every other average Joe. ------------------- Patreon: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enDecember 13, 2023

    Lost Caverns of Ixalan | Cards for the Other 99

    Lost Caverns of Ixalan | Cards for the Other 99
    We are closing out our Lost Caverns of Ixalan coverage with cards to consider for the other 99 of your deck. As usual with reviews, the listeners have the analysis, Andy and Kyle are here for the ride, and random comments. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enNovember 30, 2023

    Lost Caverns of Ixalan | New Commanders | Part 2

    Lost Caverns of Ixalan | New Commanders | Part 2
    The set review continues! We get further into all the multi-color legends. Our listeners are bringing all their studied insights into each new one. We offer the armchair commentary. If you didn’t notice, this is part two. You’ll find the below legends in this episode. Look for the others in part one. Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Akawalli, the Seething Tower The Mycotyrant Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Caparocti Sunborn Hakbal of the Surging Soul Nicanzil, Current Conductor Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Don Andres, the Renegade Huatli, Poet of Unity // Roar of the Fifth People Pantlaza, Sun-Favored Wayta, Trainer Prodigy Tetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear Colossus Xavier Sal, Infested Captain Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Home. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enNovember 21, 2023

    Lost Caverns of Ixalan | New Commanders | Part 1

    Lost Caverns of Ixalan | New Commanders | Part 1
    New set review! Time to get into all the pirates, dinos, vampires, and more. Our listeners are bringing all their studied insights into each new legend. We offer the armchair commentary. We’re breaking this up into two parts. You’ll find the below legends in this episode. Look for part two for the others. Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal // Temple of the Dead Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Eager Pillager Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might // Temple of Power Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth // Temple of Cultivation Abuelo, Ancestral Echo The Ancient One Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake Zoyowa Lava-Tongue Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath Kellan, Daring Traveler // Journey On Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Sovereign Okinec Ahau Amalia Benavides Aguirre Bartolomé del Presidio Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Clavileño, First of the Blessed Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
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    enNovember 17, 2023

    Descending into the Archetypal Particulars

    Descending into the Archetypal Particulars
    We all have a concept of archetypes in our mind when it comes to Magic: the Gathering. But have you considered how those archetypes coexist with deck-building templates? Andy poses the topic and then through listener decks explores if we can find this tension between archetype and template. You can always find deck lists from the podcast posted on our Discord server for Patreon supporters. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enNovember 10, 2023

    Should I Build This Brew?

    Should I Build This Brew?
    For many of us commander players and big part of the enjoyment of the format is brewing lists and imagining how they would play at the table. But how do you decide when to take the digital concept and sleeve up the idea for real life play? Kyle guides a chat with Andy trying to figure out when they each build their brews and attempts to decide on whether to build a few of his recent brews. You can always find deck lists from the podcast posted on our Discord server for Patreon supporters. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enSeptember 29, 2023

    Therapy Session | Getting Decks Just Right

    Therapy Session | Getting Decks Just Right
    We all build decks that seem to land in different experiential zones. Our friends enjoy playing against some and others not so much. We have a great time with some of our decks, while others just aren’t as fun as the theory. While other decks still can win an appropriate number of games, some don’t win enough, and some too many. Join us as Andy takes Kyle into the exploration of getting our decks in the Goldilocks zone. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/legendarycreaturepodcast ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set]. Be sure to support them! – https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enSeptember 25, 2023

    Wilds of Eldraine | Cards for the Other 99

    Wilds of Eldraine | Cards for the Other 99
    We’re getting in on reviewing cards for the other 99 of your decks. Our listeners are dropping some of the obvious and not so obvious cards from the Wilds of Eldraine that we all ought to take a look at as commander players. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –
    Legendary Creature - Podcast
    enSeptember 19, 2023

    Wilds of Eldraine | New Commanders Review

    Wilds of Eldraine | New Commanders Review
    It’s been a minute since we have done a review of new legal commanders. With the Wilds of Eldraine dropping over the weekend, it’s time for all of us to decide if we’re going to actually build the commanders we’ve been ogling for the last few weeks. Our listeners have all the new legends covered with their pithy and insightful reviews. Come join us and decide if these new potential commanders are worth your time or too B-land. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zosr3qlc1rbTpTeWX3Z2S?si=72a9326d3c084bf3 ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the below artists. Be sure to support them! Makeup and Vanity Set –  Protector 101 –
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    enSeptember 11, 2023

    Thoughts on Magic Products

    Thoughts on Magic Products
    It’s been a while since we’ve had a good, honest discussion about how various Magic: the Gathering products have landed with us. Join us as Kyle and Andy discuss various sundries, from Universes Beyond to Commander products to Secret Lair. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening:  ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –

    Gonti, Lord of Luxury | Starter Deck

    Gonti, Lord of Luxury | Starter Deck
    Andy carries on the quest to settle his mono-black deck itch. If you heard our last episode, Andy is looking to hone the perfect mono-black experience. As the exploration continues, he provides a compelling starter deck for anyone looking to get in on the unique experience of piloting Gonti, Lord of Luxury. He also gives his current build to show what can be done with this mopey mono-black legend. As always, if you are a Patreon supporter, you can find deck lists on the Discord server. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music on various episodes of the podcast comes courtesy of the below gracious artists. Be sure to support them! Makeup and Vanity Set –  Home – Protector 101 – Dan Terminus – Silver Richards –

    Exploring Comparable Commanders

    Exploring Comparable Commanders
    Have you tried out EDHREC’s “View Similar Commander” tool? Go check it out. Kyle takes Andy into a conversation about ways that it is useful to find and explore commanders comparable to the ones you are brewing. They then gives the EDHREC tool a spin to see how good it is at offering useful comparisons. As a side quest, Andy looks to see if the quest for viewing comparable commanders can find him a new mono-black commander that fits the experience he’s looking for. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon: YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –