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The guys talk all topics of EDH, including deck techs, set reviews, and finer elements. With a unique house rule of 20 rares cards and 5 rare lands, the guys also take a more budgeted approach to the format, finding great cards to replace usual staples.

Matt and Patrick


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    Episode 52: M20 Legendaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019


    As promised, a review of the mixed bag of legendary creatures hitting your meta from Core 2020. Five mono-colored, five new wedge options, and a bonus Naya and five colored legendary for giggles as well. Please help support the show with a review on Apple Podcasts!

    Episode 51: Core 2020 Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019


    In the usual fashion, the guys cover the great new cards in the next set, leaving aside the legendary creatures for their own episode. From Cavs to new artifact tech, this set proves to add some juicy new tools to play with. Be sure to follow us on twitter or on instagram @onescryaway. Help support … Continue reading Episode 51: Core 2020 Set Review →

    Episode 50 – Cards you should be playing from Modern Horizons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019


    Matt and Patrick are back to take a look at Modern Horizons. What are some of the best EDH ready cards in the set? The guys run through a list of thirty (ish) cards, the prime options for your Commander deck. Follow the guys on Twitter and Instagram @onescryaway or email onescryaway@gmail.com. Support the show … Continue reading Episode 50 – Cards you should be playing from Modern Horizons →

    Episode 49: War of the Spark, Part 3 – the Legendaries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019


    The guys wrap up a massive review series of War of the Spark. They cover the sixteen legendary creatures that have been injected into metas all across the realm. Some mighty gods, plucky mono-coloured creatures, and some game-changing flyers. Find out which new commander you should be looking out for in this set! Find us … Continue reading Episode 49: War of the Spark, Part 3 – the Legendaries →

    Episode 48: War of the Spark – Part 2, the Planeswalkers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019


    There are a ton of planeswalkers in this set and we are so excited to give each one the time they deserve. Patrick and Matt go through each of them by rarity and how they will make a new impact on your local meta. Let us know what you think of the new set! Comment … Continue reading Episode 48: War of the Spark – Part 2, the Planeswalkers →

    Episode 47: War of the Spark Set Review – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019


    The long-awaited climax and showdown with Nicol Bolas have arrived. We are in for such a treat with the new set, War of the Spark. Patrick and Matt are breaking this big set down into three separate reviews: planeswalkers, legendaries, and all of the other EDH relevant cards. Today’s episode highlights the third category, discussing … Continue reading Episode 47: War of the Spark Set Review – Part 1 →

    Episode 46: Top Ten Cycles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019


    The guys talk about their favourite EDH relevant cycles from the history of Magic. While not every card of every cycle is a home run, lots of cycles have at least three to four cards that are played across every colour. Help support the show with a review, comments, or share this episode. You can … Continue reading Episode 46: Top Ten Cycles →

    Episode 45: Commander 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019


    Our retrospective series continues with the second commander produced from Wizards. Matt and Patrick talk about all five decks, what they brought to the table and the new crop of legendaries that came out with this set. They talk about some fantastic reprints, some new cards and a couple of cycles available in this set. … Continue reading Episode 45: Commander 2013 →

    Episode 44: Yasova Dragonclaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019


    Matt takes us through his deck ‘featuring’ Yasova Dragonclaw in the command zone. Primarily a spellslinger deck, it comes out in bursts with a number of cards that like to copy big instants or sorceries. Pat takes us through some of the ways this deck can reach its goal as well. Please subscribe, review, or … Continue reading Episode 44: Yasova Dragonclaw →

    Episode 43: Reanimator Archetype

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019


    The guys continue the archetype series, touching on one of their favourites, graveyard shenanigans. Patrick discusses some of the cool interactions you can make across the colour pie. Matt talks some prime commanders to head your graveyard deck. As always, please subscribe, leave a review, or hit us up on twitter @onescryaway!

    Episode 42: Commander 11 Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019


    The guys start a new series, love letters to the Commander supplemental product of yesteryear. They start with the five decks from the original Commander product from 2011. Each deck featured awesome legendaries, cool new cards and some sweet reprints. Matt and Patrick walk you through them all. We are very engaged on Twitter @onescryaway. … Continue reading Episode 42: Commander 11 Retrospective →

    Episode 41: Top 10 Pet Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019


    Matt and Patrick go over a list of their top ten favourite cards, cards that may not be the best at what they do, but still, seem to find their way into decks. Maybe you’ll find something cool to use as well. Let us know what your favourite pet cards are. Feel free to comment … Continue reading Episode 41: Top 10 Pet Cards →

    Episode 40: Table Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019


    Even the healthiest playgroups will encounter minor disagreement. Pat and Matt sit down to talk about how to deal with some things come up in ones meta, how we deal with certain irregularities and a medley of meta-level topics. And they mention the championship winning football and basketball team of the 2018-2019 season. Please like, … Continue reading Episode 40: Table Talk →

    Episode 39: Brudiclad with Jason Alt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019


    The guys are joined by their first ever guest, legend of the EDH format, Jason Alt. They talk brewing philosophy, budget, and Jason introduces his Brudiclad deck built with a 20+5 philosophy in mind. You can find Jason in his various content venues and on Twitter @jasonealt. Feel free to leave a comment below or … Continue reading Episode 39: Brudiclad with Jason Alt →

    Episode 38: RNA Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019


    Matt and Patrick cover the remainder of the big new cards from Ravnica Allegiance. Lots of great new tools and goodies to play with in this set. Be sure to listen through to learn all about the great options for your EDH deck. As always, all comments can be directed below or to the Twitter … Continue reading Episode 38: RNA Set Review →

    Episode 37: The Legends of RNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019


    Matt and Patrick cover the eight new legendary creatures from the new set for Magic: Ravnica Allegiance. Which of these make awesome new commanders? Where can some of the others fit into your decks? Are some just doomed to other formats? As always, all comments can be directed below or to the Twitter handle @onescryaway. We … Continue reading Episode 37: The Legends of RNA →

    Episode 36: Top 10 Magic Bullets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2018


    Matt and Patrick go over their top picks for “magic bullets” aka 1 CMC instants that are a big answer to a threat or issue on the board or stack. Some great cards to be had and certainly powerful tech to pick up for your deck! As always, all comments can be directed below or … Continue reading Episode 36: Top 10 Magic Bullets →

    Episode 35: Voltron

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018


    Patrick talks about an old TV show from the 80s. Matt gushes over the mighty power of white in equipment and aura decks. The guys talk about how to load up one mighty tall creature and get in from some big damage. As always, all comments can be directed below or to the Twitter handle @onescryaway. … Continue reading Episode 35: Voltron →

    Episode 33: Random (Controlled) Damage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018


    In this episode, Pat takes us point by point through his Vial Smasher and Thrasios, Triton Hero deck. The deck thrives off keeping the game at its pace and dishing out random points of damage. Huge favourite at the table! As always, all comments can be directed below or to the Twitter handle @onescryaway. We appreciate … Continue reading Episode 33: Random (Controlled) Damage →

    Episode 32: Control Achetype

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018


    Always want to say what card your friends can play? Think Avacyn belongs in the graveyard, not in play? Want to wreck those well thought out strategies? Control may be the archetype for you! While the guys highlight the main control colour, blue, they are sure to get the rest of the colours a bit … Continue reading Episode 32: Control Achetype →

    Episode 31 – Archetypes: Tribal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018


    The guys kick off their new archetype series with one of the new popular archetypes in the meta: creatures matter tribal. They go over some of the awesome aspects of building with one creature type in mind, and some of the shortcomings of these strategies. As always, all comments can be directed below or to … Continue reading Episode 31 – Archetypes: Tribal →

    Episode 30 – Guilds of Ravnica Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018


    Patrick and Matt cover the rest of the exciting new cards from Guilds of Ravnica. They highlight lots of their favourites, some board-line cards, and a couple new staples that will make immediate impact on your meta. Please subscribe, comment below, or follow us on Twitter at @onescryaway!

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    Episode 29 – Guilds of Ravnica Legendaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018


    We kick off our coverage of the Guilds of Ravnica with a deep dive of the eight legendary creatures and two planeswalkers of the set. As always, Patrick and Matt judge the legendary creatures as commanders or in the 99. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music … Continue reading Episode 29 – Guilds of Ravnica Legendaries →

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    Episode 28 – New Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018


    Bringing new players into EDH is a pretty important element to the format we love. The guys discuss how they have brought people into Magic and into Commander specifically. Learn how to ease in players from faster formats or introduce fresh players into MTG. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The … Continue reading Episode 28 – New Players →

    Episode 27 – Nature’s Vengeance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018


    Patrick and Matt cover the fourth and perhaps most controversial commander deck released this summer. They talk about some of the short comings but also about some of the great cards found in the deck. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is … Continue reading Episode 27 – Nature’s Vengeance →

    Episode 26 – Subjective Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018


    Matt and Patrick (finally) cover the 3rd commander precon, the Esper brew that cares about the top of your library. They cover the awesome new cards, new legendaries, and a couple of solid reprints from this deck. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this … Continue reading Episode 26 – Subjective Reality →

    Episode 25 – Adaptive Enchantment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2018


    Matt and Patrick cover the second deck from the new Commander 2018 products, the Bant Enchantress. They talk new cards, some cool reprints and the overall strengths and weaknesses of the deck. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last ones” … Continue reading Episode 25 – Adaptive Enchantment →

    Episode 24 – Exquisite Inventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018


    Patrick and Matt go through the first of the four new Commander 2018 decks, Exquisite Inventions – Izzet artifacts. Matt highlights some simple synergies with the new legendary creatures, and Pat covers some of the cool new cards coming out in this deck. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro … Continue reading Episode 24 – Exquisite Inventions →

    Episode 23 – Bant Superfriends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018


    Matt finally takes us through his Bant superfriends deck, headed by Derevi. Pat comments on some of the cool interactions built into the deck. Decktech: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/28-07-18-bant-superfriends/?cb=1532784309 Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last ones” by Jahzzar found at:freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Smoke_Factory/The_last_ones

    Episode 22 – Top 10 Planeswalkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018


    Matt and Patrick discuss their picks for the best planeswalkers in EDH. Per usual, the guys did not discuss their lists to each other before recording. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last ones” by Jahzzar found at:freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Smoke_Factory/The_last_ones

    Episode 21 – Swing Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018


    The guys cover some of the best cards that can really make a major impact in your game and swing it in your favour. They discuss cards across different archetypes and the dangers of “win-more” cards. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast … Continue reading Episode 21 – Swing Cards →

    Episode 20 – CORE19 Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018


    Patrick and Matt go over the rest of the cards from the new set, Core 2019. They cover some of the awesome reprints and the great new cards ready for your EDH meta. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last … Continue reading Episode 20 – CORE19 Set Review →

    Episode 19 – Core 2019 Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018


    Patrick and Matt finally sit down for their first ever in person podcast to talk about the commander ready legendaries in the new Magic Core set coming in two weeks. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last ones” by Jahzzar … Continue reading Episode 19 – Core 2019 Commanders →

    Episode 18 – Will and Rowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018


    Patrick takes us through his new brew on-the-go featuring the Planeswalker pair of Will and Rowan Kenrith. Matt provides some advice to building Superfriends decks. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last ones” by Jahzzar found at:freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Smoke_Factory/The_last_ones

    Episode 17 – Battlebond Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018


    Matt goes outside in anticipation for a huge set review of the newest expansion for Magic: Battlebond. Patrick covers some of the powerful partners and chase mythics in the set. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last ones” by Jahzzar … Continue reading Episode 17 – Battlebond Set Review →

    Episode 16 – Battlebond Reprints and GP Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018


    Patrick talks about his experience at the GP Toronto. Then the guys talk about the stellar reprints coming out in the new set, Battlebond. Stay tuned for the next episode covering all of the awesome new cards and legendaries coming out as well. Please send any questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro … Continue reading Episode 16 – Battlebond Reprints and GP Toronto →

    Episode 15 – Ramping

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018


    Patrick and Matt cover one of the key elements to really boost your EDH game, ramping. They go through each colour, highlighting how ramping outside of green works, and take you through some great artifacts to consider for your Commander brews. If you have any questions or comments about cards they covered (or didn’t), email … Continue reading Episode 15 – Ramping →

    Episode 14 – Top 10 Removal Creatures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018


    Matt and Patrick each disclose their list of the top 10 creatures with built in removal (at uncommon or common!). The lists are in no particular order, and were not shown to each other until they recorded the episode. Did they miss a card? Send all comments and questions to onescryaway@gmail.com or @onescryaway on Twitter. The intro … Continue reading Episode 14 – Top 10 Removal Creatures →

    Episode 13 – Pricey vs Budget Lands

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018


    Patrick and Matt talk about five different categories of lands (Fixing, Fetch, Big Mana, Man-lands, and Utility), some very expensive options in each of those and some great budget alternatives. Due to the expansive nature of lands, the boys didn’t cover every option out there. If you have any questions or comments about lands they … Continue reading Episode 13 – Pricey vs Budget Lands →

    Episode 12 – Xenagos, Party God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018


    Matt runs us through his ultra-Timmy Gruul build headed by Xenagos, God of Revels. Pat comments on how aggro builds can tackle a game. Deck Tech: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/timmys-party-god/ Any questions, comments, or suggestions can be directed to Pat and Matt atonescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last ones” … Continue reading Episode 12 – Xenagos, Party God →

    Episode 11 – Board Games, RPGs and EDH

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018


    Matt talks about how playing both board games and EDH has impacted each other. Pat covers how RPGs has changed his approach to EDH as well. The RPG Pat covers in the episode is called The Sassoon Files, a Call of Cthulhu anthology that takes place in 1920s Shanghai and greater China. It is a … Continue reading Episode 11 – Board Games, RPGs and EDH →

    Episode 10 – Dominaria Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018


    Patrick and Matt go through the rest of the EDH ready cards in the new set, Dominaria. Let us know if we missed any cards or if we mentioned anything that probably won’t have much impact on the format! Reach us at onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music used in this podcast is … Continue reading Episode 10 – Dominaria Set Review →

    Episode 9 – Dominaria Legendaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018


    Matt and Patrick cover their top 10 favourite new legendary creatures to build around or that might almost certainly find their way into the 99. Tune in for our completed set review with the other legendaries that didn’t make it into today’s episode soon. Comments and questions can be directed to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway.

    Episode 8 – High Value Prossh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018


    Pat talks one of his classic decks, Proshh, Skyraider of Kher (without Food Chain) built in the 20+5 style. Matt jumps in with details on some sweet cards. Any questions or comments can be directed to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway. Decklist: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/death-from-above-prossh/ The intro and outro music used in this podcast is “The last ones” by Jahzzar … Continue reading Episode 8 – High Value Prossh →

    Episode 7 – Elements of Card Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018


    Pat takes us through four different ways we can view card advantage. Matt comments on some very key examples of cards that can get you the advantage(s) you need. Please submit all questions and comments to onescryaway@gmail.com or on Twitter @onescryaway.

    Episode 6 – Kydele (and Akiri) Deck Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018


    Matt goes through his combo heavy deck featuring Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix. Pat comments on playing and facing combo decks. Deck list: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/legendary-ladies-4/ Please leave all questions or comments at onescryaway@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @onescryaway. The intro and outro music in this podcast is “The last ones” by Jahzzar found at:freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Smoke_Factory/The_last_ones

    Episode 5 – Top 10 Sneaky Enchantments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018


    Matt and Patrick discuss their top ten enchantments that evade removal by being a bit under the radar or having some form of built in evasion (for an enchantment?). Please direct all questions or comments to onescryaway@gmail.com. Or follow us on Twitter @onescryaway! ]

    Episode 4 – Magic 25 Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018


    Patrick and Matt discuss their highlighted cards from the newest reprint set: Magic 25. Let us know if you think we missed any cards by email at onescryaway@gmail.com and on Twitter @onescryaway.

    Episode 3 – Grenzo, Dungeon Warden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018


    Matt discusses his Grenzo, Dungeon Warden brew, including a couple of combos. Patrick helps highlight some of the value cards featured in the deck. Grenzo: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/value-warden/ Feel free to comment to onescryaway@gmail.com.

    Episode 2 – Threat Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018


    Patrick discusses the various threats we face in a game of Commander, and categorizes and priortizes the different levels of threats. Matt comments.    

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