Hello and welcome to Gemstone Mine. If you've found us, you probably already know about the Magic: the Gathering format known as "Commander". This podcast will bring knowledge and insights to players who are looking to up their game, and maybe even learn a few things from the most powerful corner of the Commander format: the cEDH metagame.<br /><br />Even if cEDH really isn't your cup of tea, we think there are some useful lessons to be learned from what people are using the most powerful cards in the history of Magic for. From building and discussing the most powerful decks in the history of the format, to interviewing other creators to learn about their wacky fringe cEDH decks, Gemstone Mine has you covered for Competitive Commander!
Gemstone Mine Podcast
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Hello and welcome to Gemstone Mine. If you've found us, you probably already know about the Magic: the Gathering format known as "Commander". This podcast will bring knowledge and insights to players who are looking to up their game, and maybe even learn a few things from the most powerful corner of the Commander format: the cEDH metagame.<br /><br />Even if cEDH really isn't your cup of tea, we think there are some useful lessons to be learned from what people are using the most powerful cards in the history of Magic for. From building and discussing the most powerful decks in the history of the format, to interviewing other creators to learn about their wacky fringe cEDH decks, Gemstone Mine has you covered for Competitive Commander!
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Recent Episodes
August 30, 2025
Why Play CHEAP Commanders? - Lessons from cEDH
Have you ever faced off a Commander deck where it just kind of felt like your opponent was two steps ahead of you? While you're still ramping and Getting Ready, they're establishing value engines and applying pressure? And no matter how many times you tried to stop them, they just kept bouncing back? If they were running a deck with a cheap commander, John may have some insight this week on how they made that work...<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:59 What Commanders Do<br />03:49 Warm Bodies<br />05:38 Igniters<br />07:22 Lightning Rods<br />09:11 Flex Plays<br />10:52 Inevitables<br />12:24 Closing Thoughts<br /><br />- Trelasarra, Moon Dancer: https://moxfield.com/decks/ltopExpOgEivkY0_E6G28Q <br />- Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar: https://moxfield.com/decks/za8mGvnRgESpcbyK_C9ENA <br />- Krile Baldesion: https://moxfield.com/decks/absaFfj5jEu7z9BiWxPxaw<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com</a> Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION<br /><br /><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast</a> Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.<br /><br />- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons<br />- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons<br />- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg<br />- Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Social media:<br /><a href="https://www.CommanderCookout.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.CommanderCookout.com </a><br /><a href="https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout </a><br /><a href="https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast </a><br />@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter h<a href="https://ttps//www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast </a><br /><a href="https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout</a>
July 28, 2025
The BEST Utility Lands in Commander!! - Lessons from cEDH
John's back from hiatus and he's got the itch to start brewing again. While putting together some new low-color decks, he got to thinking about utility lands, how they can help decks eke out additional value and help them compete with higher-color shells common in cEDH. If you're still a Reliquary Tower believer or you've never heard of War Room, be sure to check this episode out!<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />02:17 Why Play Utility Lands?<br />03:31 The Cost of Playing Utility Lands<br />05:43 The Fine Print<br />07:03 Being Picky with your Lands<br />10:57 Closing Thoughts<br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Low-Color Utility Lands Package: https://moxfield.com/decks/UGGgJtNPukSGKRE-bJJu9g</li></ul><a href="https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com</a> Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION<br /><br /><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast</a> Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.<br /><br />- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons<br />- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons<br />- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg<br />- Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Social media:<br /><a href="https://www.CommanderCookout.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.CommanderCookout.com </a><br /><a href="https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout </a><br /><a href="https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast </a><br />@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter h<a href="https://ttps//www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast </a><br /><a href="https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout</a><br /><br /><br />
April 25, 2025
The Most Powerful Unbanning in EDH History?! - Lessons from cEDH
On April 22, 2025, FIVE cards came off of the Commander Banlist! How will these unbans impact your games? What are the implications from a competitive standpoint? Are any of these cards standouts?<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:45 Sway of the Stars<br />02:43 Coalition Victory<br />03:58 Panoptic Mirror<br />05:58 Braids, Cabal Minion<br />07:28 Gifts Ungiven<br />09:39 Closing Thoughts<br /><br /><a href="https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com</a> Want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOHOLIDAY<br /><br /><a href="https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast</a> Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout? Become a patron today. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show.<br /><br />- Our theme song is "Lonely Satellite" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons<br />- Our background song is "Maze" by Bio Unit licensed via Creative Commons<br />- Find us on Twitter at @gemstoneminemtg<br />- Reach us via email at gemstoneminepodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Social media:<br /><a href="https://www.CommanderCookout.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.CommanderCookout.com </a><br /><a href="https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout </a><br /><a href="https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast </a><br />@gemstoneminemtg, @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter h<a href="https://ttps//www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ttps://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast </a><br /><a href="https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ko-fi.com/commandercookout</a>
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