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Show Notes:
Adding cards to a Commander deck is fun, easy, and exciting! But choosing which cards to CUT can feel basically impossible.
This episode, we’re laying out the complete guide to cutting cards. We’ll help you identify the pieces you can do without, whether it’s for strategic reasons, or because they don’t fit the power or style of your brew. It’s always hard to say goodbye, but what are you gonna do, not upgrade your deck? Let’s get into it!
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Relevant Links:
Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658:
https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg
The Problem with Deckbuilding Templates | The Command Zone 659:
https://youtu.be/PUrQpnQ7bi8
Do This One Thing to Win More Games | How to Playtest | The Command Zone 596:
https://youtu.be/swjL6prGShE
Limited Resources Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/@LimitedResourcesPodcast
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THE END STEP:
Paradise:
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Commander Rules and Ban List:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list
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Timestamps:
00:04:43 – Complete Guide to Cutting Cards
00:07:49 – Identify Your Strategy
00:11:41 – Sort Into Categories
00:15:52 – Playtest Your Deck
00:20:29 – Seperate Your Essentials
00:30:16 – Watch for Do-Nothings
00:35:05 – Consider Quadrant Theory
00:39:01 – Perfect Your Curve
00:44:09 – Utilize Overlap
00:48:47 – Phone a Friend
00:51:01 – Cut Cards You Don’t Have Yet
00:53:21 – Protect Your Vibes
00:56:25 – Don’t Sweat Every Cut
01:00:53 – To the Listeners
01:03:55 – The End Step
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