Posted by William & Calvin

Over the last few months, EDH tables all across the world have been shaking with the might of five new powerhouse hitters: the gods of Theros.

And now with Born of the Gods, we have five more entering the fray:

Only time will tell if these new deities invade our tables like the previous gods have, but it helps to kick off our first two-week theme here on Commandercast: All things Theros/Born of the Gods!

Today, we’re using our show to discuss devotion with Tom of MTGRadio streaming fame, and Brian aka ISBPathfinder, local MTGSalvation mod and mono-colored aficionado.

Show notes after the Ib!

Commandercast season 12 Episode 6

Recording February 29, 2014

Guests:

Tom – EDH streamer on twitchTV and Community Cup winner

Brian – Moderator for the Commander forums on MTGSalvation

Link to the top 50 list – http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=252037

Favorite Commander:

Tom: Borborygmos

Brian: meh… Toshiro Umezawa

Favorite Planeswalker:

Tom: Garruk Wildspeaker

Brian: Gideon Jura

News:

Week 5 of Commandercast articles which means a new episode of Rival’s Duel and a new Spawning Pool project.

Full set spoiled. Everyone shares a card they’re excited about.

William – Ghostblade Eidolon

Calvin – The Archetypes

Tom – Xenagos, God of Revels, Vortex Elemental

Brian – Ephara, God of the Polis, Hunter’s Prowess

Community: Talking about devotion’s biggest impact, the gods. Already making big splashes and what has this done to the meta?

– More Spot removal and Aura Thief hatred for enchantments

– Gods bringing more notice to enchantments in general

– People attacking the Purphoros player all-out

– More exile effects?

Strategy: Is devotion a feasible strategy in decks that support more than just that color?

*ex) Running Grey Merch in decks that aren’t mono-black or even tri-colored

“The Pantheon” Who wants to build 5-color devotion?

Nyx and Grey Merch bringing Mono-Color decks to the front. (Guest appearance by Fanatic of Mogis in mono-red)

Technology: Cards that help super-charge your devotion

Shadowmoor!

Chronozoa, pack rat, followed footsteps, progenitor mimic

Mass Rez – Balthor the Defiled, Living Death, Chainer, Dementia Master

Enchantments/Auras – Sigarda Voltron

Them Lieges

Outtro/Contacts:

William – Email: Commandercast(at)gmail(dot)com // twitter: (at)Commandercast

Calvin – Email: captainredzone(at)gmail(dot)com // twitter: (at)captainredzone

Tom – Email: edhradio(at)gmail(dot)com // twitter: (at)mtgradio

Brian – ISBPathfinder on MTGSalvation.com

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