Commander Cookout Podcast: Magic the Gathering

Today it's all about Mardu on Commander Cookout's Arc of Evolution series. Mardu was both the most predictable color combo and the more surprizing. Come find out what that means on CCO 557! 👇 SUPPORT THE BOYS & GET DISCOUNTS: - Fusion Gaming Online (Use Code CCONation for 5% Off!): https://fusiongamingonline.com - Support the CCO Sleeve & Playmat Project: https://commandercookout.com - Patreon (Join the CCO Nation Discord!): https://patreon.com/CCOPodcast 🎨 CCO MEDIA GROUP PROJECTS: - Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook by Ryan Peneff: https://commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 - Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://spreaker.com Commander ad Populum - Check out Dufferin Ave Media Network: https://dufferinave.com 🔴 JOIN THE CCO NATION COMMUNITIES: Website & Merch: https://commandercookout.com Patreon Support: https://patreon.com/CCOPodcast Tip the Kitchen: https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout 📱 FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Instagram: @CommanderCookout Twitter/X: @CCOBrando & @CCOPodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/CCOPodcast

We're back at the Arc of Evolution. This week Naya. We thought we collectively didn't care about Naya but it ended up being our most build around color combo so far! Join us and see how the color combo, and us as players have evolved and grown over time. 👇 SUPPORT THE BOYS & GET DISCOUNTS: - Fusion Gaming Online (Use Code CCONation for 5% Off!): https://fusiongamingonline.com - Support the CCO Sleeve & Playmat Project: https://commandercookout.com - Patreon (Join the CCO Nation Discord!): https://patreon.com/CCOPodcast 🎨 CCO MEDIA GROUP PROJECTS: - Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook by Ryan Peneff: https://commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 - Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://spreaker.com Commander ad Populum - Check out Dufferin Ave Media Network: https://dufferinave.com 🔴 JOIN THE CCO NATION COMMUNITIES: Website & Merch: https://commandercookout.com Patreon Support: https://patreon.com/CCOPodcast Tip the Kitchen: https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout 📱 FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Instagram: @CommanderCookout Twitter/X: @CCOBrando & @CCOPodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/CCOPodcast

The Jund value engines are taking over the Arc of Evolution! 💥 This week Brando and Ryan look back at 2019 to break down the Top 10 Jund Commanders of the past vs. the top color combos dominating the MTG Commander meta today. From classic pre-con favorites like Lord Windgrace to newer powerhouses like Henzie, find out how much Universes Beyond has truly infiltrated the table. 👇 SUPPORT THE BOYS & GET DISCOUNTS: - Fusion Gaming Online (Use Code CCONation for 5% Off!): https://fusiongamingonline.com - Support the CCO Sleeve & Playmat Project: https://commandercookout.com - Patreon (Join the CCO Nation Discord!): https://patreon.com/CCOPodcast 🎨 CCO MEDIA GROUP PROJECTS: - Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook by Ryan Peneff: https://commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 - Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://spreaker.com Commander ad Populum - Check out Dufferin Ave Media Network: https://dufferinave.com 🔴 JOIN THE CCO NATION COMMUNITIES: Website & Merch: https://commandercookout.com Patreon Support: https://patreon.com/CCOPodcast Tip the Kitchen: https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout 📱 FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Instagram: @CommanderCookout Twitter/X: @CCOBrando & @CCOPodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/CCOPodcast #MTG #mtgcommander #podcast #gaming #comedy

The Arc of Evolution returns with everybody's favorite villain color combination: Grixis! Find out if Universes Beyond infiltrated Grixis and took over all top ten slots of the most popular commanders of all time on Commander Cookout 554. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

It's been a long, long time since we've gone on the adventure that is a CCO set review. Today, we do exactly that. We look at all of our favorite cards from MTG's latest trip to Middle-earth, the new abilities and how to collect everything. Join us on Commander Cookout Episode 553. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

We continue the never-ending Arc of Evolution. Do Universes Beyond products come out on top again with Esper? Or do the classic commanders remain the preferred method of playing Blue/Black/White? Tune into Commander Cookout 552 to find out! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. 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. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast