Doug, Why Nerd?
@dougynerd.bsky.social
EDHREC/Commander's Herald writer (Too-Specific Top 10 and Max Power), self-appointed Scryfall genius, creator of the Average Ranking Rankings (ARR!) college football computer poll, and disc golf fiend.
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Doug, Why Nerd?
@dougynerd.bsky.social
· Feb 28
Top 10 Game Changers | EDHREC
Doug takes an in-depth look at some game-changing cards for your next bracket-based brew.
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So, hypothetically speaking, what do you think the best existing cEDH decks would be if you made them obey the letter of the law only of the Upgraded (3) bracket?
That's right, this week I tackled c3dh with a little top ten Game Changers action, featuring four of the top cEDH decks!
That's right, this week I tackled c3dh with a little top ten Game Changers action, featuring four of the top cEDH decks!
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heard a guy say "you have to access it through the portal" and i was momentarily struck by how sad it is that what he said is so boring :( "accessing it via the portal" should be wonderful. we deserve that at least. it should be cool to access it via the portal and instead it sucks shit
May 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
heard a guy say "you have to access it through the portal" and i was momentarily struck by how sad it is that what he said is so boring :( "accessing it via the portal" should be wonderful. we deserve that at least. it should be cool to access it via the portal and instead it sucks shit
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Sidenote on behalf of @scryfall.com:
There will be a visual indicator and a footnote added about Banned as Commander. It will likely be "LEGAL*". It's not there, yet. It will be added. You do not have to submit a ticket about it. Your preferred deck builders will handle banning it as a companion.
There will be a visual indicator and a footnote added about Banned as Commander. It will likely be "LEGAL*". It's not there, yet. It will be added. You do not have to submit a ticket about it. Your preferred deck builders will handle banning it as a companion.
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Sidenote on behalf of @scryfall.com:
There will be a visual indicator and a footnote added about Banned as Commander. It will likely be "LEGAL*". It's not there, yet. It will be added. You do not have to submit a ticket about it. Your preferred deck builders will handle banning it as a companion.
There will be a visual indicator and a footnote added about Banned as Commander. It will likely be "LEGAL*". It's not there, yet. It will be added. You do not have to submit a ticket about it. Your preferred deck builders will handle banning it as a companion.
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I cannot believe how credulously - and prolifically - this stupid TPUSA halftime show has been covered.
Every media member should work in pro wrestling for two years
Every media member should work in pro wrestling for two years
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I cannot believe how credulously - and prolifically - this stupid TPUSA halftime show has been covered.
Every media member should work in pro wrestling for two years
Every media member should work in pro wrestling for two years
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I'm hardly the first person to note this, but it's enormously instructive that our President and his followers saw the message "THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATE IS LOVE" and understood it, correctly, as an attack on them
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I'm hardly the first person to note this, but it's enormously instructive that our President and his followers saw the message "THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATE IS LOVE" and understood it, correctly, as an attack on them
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@janeplaysmagic.bsky.social YOUR HUBBY, GRISELBRAND, ALMOST GOT UNBANNED
February 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM
@janeplaysmagic.bsky.social YOUR HUBBY, GRISELBRAND, ALMOST GOT UNBANNED
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I don’t have many thoughts on commander anymore, but “ban Thassa’s Oracle” has always felt like foolish cause that would improve the experience of nobody at any bracket level.
Love seeing “case closed” on this one. Nice work, panel. 👍🏻
Love seeing “case closed” on this one. Nice work, panel. 👍🏻
February 9, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I don’t have many thoughts on commander anymore, but “ban Thassa’s Oracle” has always felt like foolish cause that would improve the experience of nobody at any bracket level.
Love seeing “case closed” on this one. Nice work, panel. 👍🏻
Love seeing “case closed” on this one. Nice work, panel. 👍🏻
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Wait that was actually so tame. I love that they gave us Lutri back and didn't touch Thoracle or hybrid mana holy shit great job. 🥹
February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Wait that was actually so tame. I love that they gave us Lutri back and didn't touch Thoracle or hybrid mana holy shit great job. 🥹
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I never noticed this either.
February 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
I never noticed this either.
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This... could have serious repercussions for the cEDH community.
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
buff.ly
February 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
This... could have serious repercussions for the cEDH community.
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FREE GRISELBRAND!!!!
February 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
FREE GRISELBRAND!!!!
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February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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🧵We are currently at the lowest levels of approval and sentiment since I started asking my "brief, three-question survey" on Twitter in January 2024.
I have consistently asked three questions, each of which attempt to gauge the feelings of Magic fans about the state of the game, and... 👇
I have consistently asked three questions, each of which attempt to gauge the feelings of Magic fans about the state of the game, and... 👇
October 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🧵We are currently at the lowest levels of approval and sentiment since I started asking my "brief, three-question survey" on Twitter in January 2024.
I have consistently asked three questions, each of which attempt to gauge the feelings of Magic fans about the state of the game, and... 👇
I have consistently asked three questions, each of which attempt to gauge the feelings of Magic fans about the state of the game, and... 👇
Well, there goes my week.
EDHREC 2025 Salt Voting is LIVE! Head to our site to show these mean old cards how you really feel about them. #EDH #Commander #EDHREC #AngerIssues edhrec.com/salt
September 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Well, there goes my week.
She is.
She just is.
She just is.
Is Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor strong enough to make it in cEDH? Let's see what she can do with these expensive artifact combos. By @dougynerd.bsky.social #EDH #Commander #cEDH #MTGxSpiderMan
Top 10 Expensive Artifact Combos for Lady Octopus in cEDH | EDHREC
Is Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor strong enough to make it in cEDH? Let's see what she can do with these expensive artifact combos.
edhrec.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
She is.
She just is.
She just is.
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a dude at my local ren faire absolutely crushed with this prodigal sorcerer cosplay. guy looks like he could really ping the shit out of you. 🪄
September 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
a dude at my local ren faire absolutely crushed with this prodigal sorcerer cosplay. guy looks like he could really ping the shit out of you. 🪄
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Commander deck build restriction idea:
Every card's oracle text is 30 words or less.
Every card's oracle text is 30 words or less.
September 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Commander deck build restriction idea:
Every card's oracle text is 30 words or less.
Every card's oracle text is 30 words or less.
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Let's build a Commander deck around Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary, using some of the best green cards that bounce stuff. By @dougynerd.bsky.social #EDH #Commander #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGSPM
Top 10 Self-Bounce Cards for Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary | EDHREC
Let's build a Commander deck around Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary, using some of the best green cards that bounce stuff.
edhrec.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Let's build a Commander deck around Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary, using some of the best green cards that bounce stuff. By @dougynerd.bsky.social #EDH #Commander #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGSPM
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Ok who made a Cloud equipment deck on @moxfield.com and named it “Cloud Storage”? Come on someone had to right? Lol.
July 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ok who made a Cloud equipment deck on @moxfield.com and named it “Cloud Storage”? Come on someone had to right? Lol.
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To infinity and possibly beyond is where I took Kilo, Apogee Mind from the upcoming Edge of Eternities set. Take a look at the deck I brewed up and the insanely long list of combos available to Kilo players.
edhrec.com/articles/kil...
edhrec.com/articles/kil...
Kilo, Apogee Mind Commander Deck Tech - Bracket 4 | EDHREC
Let's build a high-power combo deck with the newly revealed Kilo, Apogee Mind, from the upcoming set Edge of Eternities.
edhrec.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
To infinity and possibly beyond is where I took Kilo, Apogee Mind from the upcoming Edge of Eternities set. Take a look at the deck I brewed up and the insanely long list of combos available to Kilo players.
edhrec.com/articles/kil...
edhrec.com/articles/kil...
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I wrote a short story for @magic.wizards.com and it's out today! It follows a young Eumidian deserter who uncovers a strange alien pod. At best, it'll save him from having to "donate" his biomatter. At worst, it's dinner.
tinyurl.com/kadrik
tinyurl.com/kadrik
July 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I wrote a short story for @magic.wizards.com and it's out today! It follows a young Eumidian deserter who uncovers a strange alien pod. At best, it'll save him from having to "donate" his biomatter. At worst, it's dinner.
tinyurl.com/kadrik
tinyurl.com/kadrik
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April 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Magic is doing a collab with the god tier radio station KEXP and i swear, if the set doesn't come with a soothing radio announcer telling you that coming up is a Swamp, and then fuckin' Khraungbin playing when you make your land drop, they whiffed the assignment
April 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Magic is doing a collab with the god tier radio station KEXP and i swear, if the set doesn't come with a soothing radio announcer telling you that coming up is a Swamp, and then fuckin' Khraungbin playing when you make your land drop, they whiffed the assignment
On the cEDH front, I continue to mess around with Gale/Scion Reanimator, even though I'm convinced it's terrible against the current Rhystic Meta.
archidekt.com/decks/620218...
archidekt.com/decks/620218...
Gale Reanimator Control cEDH • (Dimir Commander deck) • Archidekt
Scion of Halaster & Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy - Commander deck
(2) Commander • (8) Creature • (20) Disruption • (29) Draw • (2) Instant • (25) Land • (10) Ramp • (3) Reanimation • (1) win-cons
PRIME...
archidekt.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
On the cEDH front, I continue to mess around with Gale/Scion Reanimator, even though I'm convinced it's terrible against the current Rhystic Meta.
archidekt.com/decks/620218...
archidekt.com/decks/620218...