Commander Cookout
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COMMANDER COOKOUT http://linktr.ee/commandercookout
CCO Experience info - http://patreon.com/CCOPodcast
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 surprising. Come find out what that means on CCO 557!
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The Evolution of MARDU: Top 10 MTG Commanders - Then vs. Now - CCO 557
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September 20, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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 surprising. Come find out what that means on CCO 557!
youtu.be/Ifv23LjtB78
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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 Commander Cookout and see how the color combo, and us as players have evolved and grown over time.
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The Evolution of NAYA: Top 10 MTG Commanders - Then vs. Now - CCO 556
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September 18, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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 Commander Cookout and see how the color combo, and us as players have evolved and grown over time.
youtu.be/lzhXc7KYLMI
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It's boogeyman man time during the Arc of Evolution! This week we are looking at Jund! Where did it it come from during Commander's earlier days? Where is it now? How much has Universes Beyond infiltrated the color combo? Find out all that and more on Commander Cookout 555.
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The Evolution of JUND in Commander - CCO Ep 555
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September 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
It's boogeyman man time during the Arc of Evolution! This week we are looking at Jund! Where did it it come from during Commander's earlier days? Where is it now? How much has Universes Beyond infiltrated the color combo? Find out all that and more on Commander Cookout 555.
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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.
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The Evolution of GRIXIS in Commander - CCO Ep 554
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September 1, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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.
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It's been a 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 CCO 553.
It's been a 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 CCO 553.
The Hobbit Review - Commander Cookout STYLE! - CCO Ep 552
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August 25, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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It's been a 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 CCO 553.
It's been a 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 CCO 553.
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!
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The Evolution of ESPER in Commander - CCO Ep 552
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August 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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!
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Our friends over at EDHREC missed our memo that the Arc of Evolution was over. They sent us the stats for Bant! 😂🤫 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.
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The Evolution of BANT in Commander - CCO Ep 551
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August 6, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Our friends over at EDHREC missed our memo that the Arc of Evolution was over. They sent us the stats for Bant! 😂🤫 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.
youtu.be/aLo1P0WRz9Y
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We're back at it for another week of Commander ad Populum! This week is all about change. It was hinted at last week. Today, we dive all the way in on what different types of change in MTG look like and how MTG has evolved based on said change.
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July 23, 2026 at 2:51 PM
We're back at it for another week of Commander ad Populum! This week is all about change. It was hinted at last week. Today, we dive all the way in on what different types of change in MTG look like and how MTG has evolved based on said change.
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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.
Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/magi...
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.
July 22, 2026 at 4:09 AM
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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.
Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/magi...
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.
This week on CCO's Arc of Evolution, we may have our more surprising color combination yet. We are looking at the Then vs. Now of Simic to see how commanders have changed over time. Surprises and interesting take-aways. Join us on CCO 548.
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The Evolution of SIMIC in Commander - CCO Ep 548
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July 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM
This week on CCO's Arc of Evolution, we may have our more surprising color combination yet. We are looking at the Then vs. Now of Simic to see how commanders have changed over time. Surprises and interesting take-aways. Join us on CCO 548.
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For those who haven't seen, we were 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.
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The Evolution of GOLGARI in Commander - CCO Ep 547
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July 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
For those who haven't seen, we were 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.
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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.
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The Evolution of SELESNYA in Commander - CCO Ep 545
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June 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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.
youtu.be/xr7tYKt2Xnc
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The Arc of Evolution reaches its zenith with Uncle Brando's favorite color combo: GRUUL. Come hear all of what he has to say about the evolution of Gruul in Commander on CCO Episode 544
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The Evolution of GRUUL in Commander - CCO Ep 544
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June 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
The Arc of Evolution reaches its zenith with Uncle Brando's favorite color combo: GRUUL. Come hear all of what he has to say about the evolution of Gruul in Commander on CCO Episode 544
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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.
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The Evolution of RAKDOS in Commander - CCO Ep 543
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June 4, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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.
youtu.be/mKdBMSadQmo
youtu.be/mKdBMSadQmo
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.
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The Evolution of Azorius in Commander - CCO Ep 541
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May 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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.
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It's time to RED 'til you're DEAD! This week on the Arc of Evolution, we are looking at Brando's favorite color: Red. Join us in Part 1 of 2 to see how red commanders have changed in popularity and design over the years. It's all right here on CCO 538.
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The Evolution of RED in Commander Part 1 - CCO Ep 538
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April 21, 2026 at 9:58 PM
It's time to RED 'til you're DEAD! This week on the Arc of Evolution, we are looking at Brando's favorite color: Red. Join us in Part 1 of 2 to see how red commanders have changed in popularity and design over the years. It's all right here on CCO 538.
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Sticker packs are ready for MagicCon Las Vegas!
Pick one up at the CCO Store and use FREESHIP code at checkout to get hand delivery in the Command Zone.
10 CCO stickers, including all the new ones and an exclusive Las Vegas sticker.
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Pick one up at the CCO Store and use FREESHIP code at checkout to get hand delivery in the Command Zone.
10 CCO stickers, including all the new ones and an exclusive Las Vegas sticker.
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CCO Sticker Pack | Commander Cookout
Gets you 10 CCO stickers, including all the newest ones for your CCO sticker collection.
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April 21, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Sticker packs are ready for MagicCon Las Vegas!
Pick one up at the CCO Store and use FREESHIP code at checkout to get hand delivery in the Command Zone.
10 CCO stickers, including all the new ones and an exclusive Las Vegas sticker.
www.commandercookout.com/product/CCOs...
Pick one up at the CCO Store and use FREESHIP code at checkout to get hand delivery in the Command Zone.
10 CCO stickers, including all the new ones and an exclusive Las Vegas sticker.
www.commandercookout.com/product/CCOs...
Join us for everyone's favorite thing: A new arc!
This week, we kick off the Arc of Evolution where we dive deep into the THEN vs. NOW of every color's most popular commanders. We're kicking things off with the color white and boy howdy! It's a blast from the past.
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This week, we kick off the Arc of Evolution where we dive deep into the THEN vs. NOW of every color's most popular commanders. We're kicking things off with the color white and boy howdy! It's a blast from the past.
youtu.be/7mwT7X0YXME
The Evolution of White in Commander - CCO Ep 535
YouTube video by Commander Cookout
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April 1, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Join us for everyone's favorite thing: A new arc!
This week, we kick off the Arc of Evolution where we dive deep into the THEN vs. NOW of every color's most popular commanders. We're kicking things off with the color white and boy howdy! It's a blast from the past.
youtu.be/7mwT7X0YXME
This week, we kick off the Arc of Evolution where we dive deep into the THEN vs. NOW of every color's most popular commanders. We're kicking things off with the color white and boy howdy! It's a blast from the past.
youtu.be/7mwT7X0YXME
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Are the cards on the bonus sheet in TMNT the best bonus sheet cards ever?! Brando seems to think so. From great reprints to shredding prices (see what I did there?). This bonus sheet has, and does, it all. Join us on CCO 534 to hear all our thoughts.
Are the cards on the bonus sheet in TMNT the best bonus sheet cards ever?! Brando seems to think so. From great reprints to shredding prices (see what I did there?). This bonus sheet has, and does, it all. Join us on CCO 534 to hear all our thoughts.
TMNT: The BEST Bonus Cards EVER?! | Commander Cookout 534
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March 25, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Are the cards on the bonus sheet in TMNT the best bonus sheet cards ever?! Brando seems to think so. From great reprints to shredding prices (see what I did there?). This bonus sheet has, and does, it all. Join us on CCO 534 to hear all our thoughts.
Are the cards on the bonus sheet in TMNT the best bonus sheet cards ever?! Brando seems to think so. From great reprints to shredding prices (see what I did there?). This bonus sheet has, and does, it all. Join us on CCO 534 to hear all our thoughts.
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Come hear about the best MagicCon after-party we've ever been to.
And the worst one, too...
Come hear about the best MagicCon after-party we've ever been to.
And the worst one, too...
The GREATEST MagicCon After-Party EVER! | CCO Ep 534
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March 23, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Come hear about the best MagicCon after-party we've ever been to.
And the worst one, too...
Come hear about the best MagicCon after-party we've ever been to.
And the worst one, too...
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We loved Marale, Fae Ascendant during the Lorwyn Eclipsed review. Today, John joins us to tell all about how he built it with no other elves & no other faeries. A true CCO classic! Come find out what the heck we are talking about this week on CCO 531!
We loved Marale, Fae Ascendant during the Lorwyn Eclipsed review. Today, John joins us to tell all about how he built it with no other elves & no other faeries. A true CCO classic! Come find out what the heck we are talking about this week on CCO 531!
Maralen, Fae Ascendant - ZERO Elves, ZERO Faeries?!?! | Commander Cookout 531
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March 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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We loved Marale, Fae Ascendant during the Lorwyn Eclipsed review. Today, John joins us to tell all about how he built it with no other elves & no other faeries. A true CCO classic! Come find out what the heck we are talking about this week on CCO 531!
We loved Marale, Fae Ascendant during the Lorwyn Eclipsed review. Today, John joins us to tell all about how he built it with no other elves & no other faeries. A true CCO classic! Come find out what the heck we are talking about this week on CCO 531!
For anyone who didn't leg wrestle Brando for any NEW CCO stickers in Vancouver, pick them up now!
12 new stickers available!
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12 new stickers available!
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February 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
For anyone who didn't leg wrestle Brando for any NEW CCO stickers in Vancouver, pick them up now!
12 new stickers available!
www.commandercookout.com/s/shop?page=...
12 new stickers available!
www.commandercookout.com/s/shop?page=...
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Toby returns with a Giant EDH deck unlike any other! It draws cards. It gains life. It beats wholesale ass!!
Toby returns with a Giant EDH deck unlike any other! It draws cards. It gains life. It beats wholesale ass!!
Bre of Clan Stoutarm - Boro Card Draw EDH! | Commander Cookout 529
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February 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Toby returns with a Giant EDH deck unlike any other! It draws cards. It gains life. It beats wholesale ass!!
Toby returns with a Giant EDH deck unlike any other! It draws cards. It gains life. It beats wholesale ass!!
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Our full thoughts on the recent Commander unbannings.
Join us for another CCO Pre-Show.
Our full thoughts on the recent Commander unbannings.
Join us for another CCO Pre-Show.
Biorythm and Lutri FINALLY Unbanned! | Ep 529
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February 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Our full thoughts on the recent Commander unbannings.
Join us for another CCO Pre-Show.
Our full thoughts on the recent Commander unbannings.
Join us for another CCO Pre-Show.
Make sure you hop over to www.CommanderCookout.com on February 20th! We've got a ton of new stickers for you to collect.
Pick up a 10 sticker pack to save.
Pick up a 10 sticker pack to save.
February 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Make sure you hop over to www.CommanderCookout.com on February 20th! We've got a ton of new stickers for you to collect.
Pick up a 10 sticker pack to save.
Pick up a 10 sticker pack to save.