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CUT - Single Slice

It's time for another episode of CUT, where our Commander decklist brewers square off in a wild challenge this week!

Aesthetic Consultation: Dan Frazier

Ever wondered who did the art for the original Mox cards? Nick Wolf sits down with Dan Magic artist Frazier!

Am I The Bolas? - Deutsche Königsmacherei!

Does being in the position of choosing who is likely to win the game - even if it isn't you - ever make you the Bolas? Mike weighs in.

How They Brew It - Belzencombo

Having problems with feelings of anger, hunger or avarice? Found yourself contorting in strange positions as you speak a forbidden language? Welcome to Belzencombo.

Conditions Allow - Odric, Blood-Cursed in EDH

The new Odric from Innistrad: Crimson Vow was polarising. But Ben Doolittle was born to make good decks out of bad commanders!

Mechanical Engineering - Finding Resolve in 2022

What are your goals for your Magic game in 2022? Today Commander Mechanic shares his list of resolutions he'd like to see in his EDH games.

Am I The Bolas? - Wide Open

Are you the Bolas for attacking a player who was wide open? Should you pull your punches? Mike talks it out.

CUT #9 Finals - CUT Helsing

What's the best way to play Rayami, First of the Fallen: a Vampire value engine or as a vicious Vampire voltron deck?

Comprehending Competitive - Black in cEDH

Jake FitzSimons breaks down the best black cards and strongest strategies in competitive commander. Welcome to the black parade.

Am I The Bolas? - Cruel Ultimatum!

How many Cruel Ultimatums have to be put on the stack before you're the Bolas? That's the question posed to Mike from a reader this week!

Conditions Allow - Demonic Pact in EDH

Is it possible to build around the infamous Demonic Pact in EDH? That's the challenge Ben takes on in today's Conditions Allow!

How They Brew It - Block Chain

What’s as light as a Feather but strong in EDH? Feather, the Redeemed as Michael Celani breaks down the brew.

Comprehending Competitive - Blue in cEDH

What makes blue so dominant in cEDH? Why is it so powerful and popular? Jake FitzSimons digs into the good, the great and the format warping.

Top 10 Mechanics of 2021!

MD is closing out the year by ranking 2021's new mechanics for their impact (and possibility) in Commander - do you agree with the rankings?

Mechanical Engineering - Rhystic Study is a Problem

Rhystic Study is as loathed as it is loved, one of the strongest blue permanents in all of Commander. But is it too much? A problem?

Am I The Bolas? - Your Deck is Too Expensive!

It it rude to play a deck that cost way more than your opponents' decks? Mike Carrozza weighs in on a tricky Bolas question.

Comprehending Competitive - White in cEDH

Which white cards see play in cEDH? Competitively, what are white decks good at? What are they bad at? Jake FitzSimons digs in.

CUT #9 - True CUT

It's a Crimson Vow EDH episode of CUT, with the deckbuilders taking on a unique set of challenging restrictions to brew around in Innistrad!

Year in Review - Top 10 Commander Cards of 2021

Today we’re looking at the top 10 Commander cards of the year - we pulled together our Commander’s Herald writers to share their favorites!

The Santa Clause Commander Deck

Santa Clause might not be a real Magic card, but that hasn't stopped Galactic Clams from building a Commander deck around jolly St. Nick!

Power Level Imbalance and Proxies

Proxy artist and shockbox engineer Sheepwave discusses "nitro casual": what happens when proxies lead to imbalanced power levels.

Am I The Bolas? - Competitive Takebacks

Do you allow your opponents to take back their mistakes? Do you hold them to their actions? Mike Carrozza talks takebacks in Commander.

Conditions Allow - Bridge from Below in EDH

Not many have been ambitious enough to try and make Bridge from Below work in anything other than Dredge... but Ben finds a way.

How They Brew It - Permanent Record

One of the more unique commanders we've seen recently, Codie presents a challenge like none other for Michael Celani to brew around!

Comprehending Competitive - Three Things To Look For In cEDH Commanders

What makes a commander good enough for cEDH? Jake FitzSimons looks at the three things that can make a commander competitive.

CUT - The Holiday Special

It's a holiday deckbuilding special episode of CUT, hosted as always by Travis Stanley as he shares three community brews!

Am I The Bolas? - Reading the Play

Does playing politics at the table to counter a spell make you the Bolas? Mike weighs in on a reader question.

What a Difference 2 Years Makes: Sylvia & Khorvath

Kristen takes us on a deckbuilding journey with Sylvia & Khorvath, rebuilding her pet deck for the current Casual meta.