Commander Rules Committee
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As a result of the threats last week against RC members, it has become impossible for us to continue operating as an independent entity. Given that, we have asked WotC to assume responsibility for Commander and they will be making decisions and announcements going forward.
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UPDATE: Changes to the banned list:. Dockside Extortionist is banned .Jeweled Lotus is banned.Mana Crypt is banned.Nadu is banned. Additional details: or
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To clarify some of our stance and approach, we're releasing an FAQ document about the September 2024 bans.
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We are sad about the end of this era, and hopeful for the future; WotC has given strong assurances they do not want to change the vision of the format. Committee members have been invited to contribute as individual advisors to the new management framework.
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The RC would like to express our gratitude to all the CAG members who have contributed their wisdom and perspective over the years. Finally, we want to thank all the players who have made this game so successful. We look forward to interacting as members of the community.
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We are pleased to announce that @goberthicks and @JimTSF have joined the Commander RC. Here's the full announcement:. They'll be on the RC Discord server channel at 1130 to chat with you all.
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No, it's not getting emergency banned. We knew it was coming.
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Commander will be adopting the London Mulligan ( at the same time as other formats, with the standard first-mulligan-is-free for games with more than two players (CR103.4c).
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Two reminders: . 1. What's a legal Commander card is defined on the official site on the Banned List page: 2. The RC won't be busting down your game room door anytime soon to inspect card legality.
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Here's our sweet preview card that we just showed on the stream, thanks to our friends at @wizards_magic :. @SheldonMenery @tobyelliott @ScottLarabee @genomancer
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While it's not getting emergency banned, you can be assured that Jeweled Lotus will be on our radar for some time. As always with picking up singles on the secondary market, caveat emptor.
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Dungeons aren't cards in the traditional sense. They can't go into your deck, and their main function is as a specialized progress marker. That's fine in Commander.
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Commanderness is a (non-copiable) property of the card itself. If a MDFC is a legendary creature on one face, it can be your commander. You can then cast either side from the command zone. Command tax applies to the card itself, not which face you cast.
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Our quarterly update is live. No changes to rules or banned list. We've released an important update of the philosophy page, clarifying the RC's vision for the format. No change of direction, but a better explanation of what we're trying to accomplish.
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On the Commander RC twitch stream Thursday, we'll be revealing the contents of the Secret Lair drop, "Sheldon's Spellbook", benefiting a great cause. Stream starts at 8PM Eastern, 5PM Pacific. Join us at @MTGSecretLair.
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No, the Karakas reskin is not opening the door to an unban. The card would still bel unhealthy for the format.
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The RC supports the message Wizards of the Coast are sending through this action, and stand with them in attempts to foster a more inclusive and positive culture. We will be following suit in Commander.
There is no place for racism in our game, nor anywhere else. For Magic, our first step will be to start with this change today. There's much more work to be done. Read here:
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April rules update is posted: TL;DR - Companions work, Lutri is Banned, Flash is Banned.
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We stand with @BenitaRobledo and women everywhere. The abuse she suffered is not how we want our community defined. We will work aggressively to ensure that Commander is always a safe space for everyone. @SheldonMenery @tobyelliott @genomancer @ScottLarabee.
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We unfortunately won't be streaming tonight. We have some very important RC business with big impact for the future to dispatch and tonight's the only time we can all get together to do it. We'll miss you and look forward to seeing you next week.
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Tonight, @ghirapurigears, @Top8Games, and @HobbesQ join Scott and Toby for a night of slinging big stinky spells, sharing laughs, and reminiscing with each other about our dear friend @SheldonMenery. Start time is at 5:45PT/8:45ET tonight!. You won't want to miss this one. 💙
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July rules update for Commander is out: . tl;dr - Stickers still legal, we're looking at ways to make silver border to play without forcing them on everyone. No changes to B&R at this time, but we're taking a close look at several things.
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It makes us DELIRIOUSLY happy to announce our awesome preview card we debuted on the stream tonight: Omnivorous Flytrap . Thank you to @wizards_magic for giving us this preview card to show off!. Duskmourn is available everywhere September 27th!
It's a CARDBOARD COMBAT INVASION! .This week, we've got both Katie (@KatieCombat) and Randy (@CardboardC0mbat) here to take on Gavin and Jim! Come hang out with us and witness first-hand what mischief we get up to. 👀 .Going live at 5:30PT/8:30ET!.
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This week is going to be a little bit tough for a lot of us. Our stream this week is going to be dedicated to remembering the life of our beloved @SheldonMenery. We'll play some games, swap some stories, and share some laughs, just like he would have wanted. 9/12 @ 5:45PT/8:45ET
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The RC is thrilled to announce our new sanctioned play program, the Flavour-Official Orientation List. The CAG will be rebranded as the format's enforcement and oversight arm, bringing deck checks, playstyle compliance, and sanctioning to your local playgroup soon.
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Check out this lineup for the RC stream:. 1/20 @hothqueenofsnow .1/27 @InfiniTokens .2/3 @filthymtgcasual and @Pimpin73 .2/10 @JakeBossMTG .2/17 @anthonyaalongi .2.24 @DynamoNestico .3/3 @SerraNalaar .3/10 @danaroach .3/17 @blairwitchgreen .3/24 @CommanderReplay .3/31 @Anomolee1.
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We're trying something new in Cultivated Content, with several worthwhile selections brought to you by our new Content Search Team:. @coL_AliasV.@goberthicks.@ForestSolRingGo .@MisplayMental.@kingdoms_tv .@TheHermitDruid.@StackedEDH.@playtowinmtg.
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The Rules Committee's preview card is a spicy Phyrexianized denizen of Eldraine. As stream chatter emocakes put it "It's a revolving door of pain"
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Our quarterly announcement will go live on at 11am ET. There's also a channel on the free RC Discord server specifically dedicated to discussing it. We look forward to you joining us:
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Things which shouldn't need to be clarified:. 1. Do not even risk damaging other peoples' property without permission. 2. The probability of the silver border policy continuing beyond Jan 15th is nil. 3. Sheldon is not the "silly" member of the RC.
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An RC responsibility we believe in is amplifying as many positive community voices as we can, especially those without large social media followings. To that end, in October, we look forward to being joined on stream by:. 6th: @Billie_819 .13th: @Mikastrae .20th: @the_terroirist.
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Quarterly update is up. Also the text is on the RC Discord server. @SheldonMenery @tobyelliott @ScottLarabee @genomancer.
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Happy Pride month to all our LGBTQ+ friends. We hope the Commander RC can help lead the way in being a great ally by setting a positive tone and reinforcing the message that our format is for everyone. Hate has no home here. Apologies to all for the previous typos.
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The entire Commander rules committee will be at MC Chicago this weekend. See if you can find all five!.
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January 2020 Commander RC Update is live at No changes to B&R, but something else is a little different.
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February 2022 Rules update: FAQ updates. No changes to B&R. Details here: . RC Discord for discussion:
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Tomorrow, 12 Sep, we'll announce our RC expansion at around 11am ET on Around 1130, you can welcome the new member(s) in a specially-designed, easy-to-find channel on the RC Discord server. Drop by and say hello! .
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Tomorrow is our regularly-scheduled stream where we will be honoring our friend @SheldonMenery's memory the best way we know how: by spending time playing games and enjoying each other's company. We'd love it if you joined us. 9/12 5:45PM PT/ 8:45PM ET
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It's a CARDBOARD COMBAT INVASION! .This week, we've got both Katie (@KatieCombat) and Randy (@CardboardC0mbat) here to take on Gavin and Jim! Come hang out with us and witness first-hand what mischief we get up to. 👀 .Going live at 5:30PT/8:30ET!.
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As we mentioned on last night's stream, we'll be announcing RC expansion this coming Monday, 12 September, at around 11am ET. There will be a special channel on the RC Discord server where you can come congratulate and chat with the new member(s).
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A short Crimson Vow Commander Rules update: (no changes).
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Last year, CAG member @GregorySablan put together a group of dedicated artists and this amazing project. Take a look:.
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Y'know what's better than casting your commander?. Casting it again. For value. So much value. #FreePreview
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Pod 13: September 29th at 1PM PT / 4PM ET.@defiantcathar, @lennywooley, @Rebel_Lily, and @TappyToeClaws
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A shakeup on tonight's stream at @JimTSF sits in on a game during his first week as an RC member, @ekplayscards drops by for both, standing in for @genomancer, and we welcome first-time guest @defiantnecro to Game 2. We swing into it all at 830ET on
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Pod 11: September 29th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET.@callahanishere, @ComedIanMTG, @PlaytoWinMTG, and @CamToWin
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First time guest @hothqueenofsnow (with some Angels) will be joining us for Game 2 on the RC stream tonight, so we hope there's a big welcoming turnout. Action for G2 starts at 830ET on @SheldonMenery @tobyelliott @ScottLarabee @genomancer.
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Great games tonight on stream. Excellent G2 with @hothqueenofsnow even though the Angel decks both died to Arixmethes. Thanks to all the raiders (all 8 raids!), especially to @MTGGoldfish for bringing 442 friends. As always, thanks to everyone in chat for bringing the bust chut.
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Here's what we have to say about the Stranger Things Secret Lair drop: @SheldonMenery @tobyelliott @ScottLarabee @genomancer.
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Join us tonight for our weekly stream at 5:30PM PT/8:30PM ET!.Check out these awesome guests 👀 you will NOT want to miss this one. Thanks to @MisplayMental, @Leojpies, and @GirlDickEnergy for hanging out with us this evening!.
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Trying something new with the stream tonight: all four seats filled by non-RC/non-mod members, with @MTGNerdGirl, @VeggieWagonYee, @ced_senpai, and @MisplayMental in Game 1, then @genomancer back in for G2. Wizard's Rockets go off at 830ET on Be there!.
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Repeat guest @MTGNerdGirl will be sitting in for @SheldonMenery tonight, alongside first-time guest @VeggieWagonYee, in what should be exceptional and explosive games. Action begins at 830et on
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Tonight's RC stream will feature special guest @SonRebell for Game 2. With @SheldonMenery under the weather, @seraph_six will sit in his seat for both games. Hijinx are bound to occur. Action starts at 830ET on @genomancer @ScottLarabee @tobyelliott.
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Pod 3: September 28th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET.@ekplayscards, @germangaryoak, @NileJoanRivers, and @WachelReeks
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Tonight, the @PendragonMTG Round Table is joining us for our stream at 5:30PT/8:30ET 🤯 .We can't wait to jam some games of Commander with @unsummonedskull and @FlavorProMatt while we learn all about this awesome new format. Come hang out with us!.
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There were a tiny number of #MTGUnfinity cards mistakenly printed with an acorn symbol. Card legality, as always, is based on the card's name. You can check Gatherer for details and confirmation on whether or not a card is legal in Commander.
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You're not going to want to miss the RC stream tonight, as EK (@ekplayscards) and Ken (@StackedEDH) sit in for @tobyelliott and @sheldon. Fireworks hit the skies at 830ET on @genomancer @ScottLarabee.
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Not only do we have the wonderful @filthymtgcasual and @Pimpin73 on the Commander RC stream for Thursday, we also have a Lord of the Rings preview card! We'll unveil it between games. As usual, the action starts at 830ET on
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The RC stream is taking the night off, with @SheldonMenery still stuck in Seattle, and @ScottLarabee and @genomancer with short notice commitments. We’ll be back on next week, normal time. Thanks to super special guest @wachelreeks for understanding. We’ll rebook her soon!.
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Quarterly update has been posted at TL;DR: Things are good.
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We'll be having the bounciest of good times on the RC stream tonight as @BobbieChristxne joins for Game 2 and @SheldonMenery has promised to play his new Kros, Defense Contractor deck. We swing into it at 830ET on @genomancer @ScottLarabee @tobyelliott.
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We're excited to have first-time guest @Reversalwizrd on tonight's RC stream, jumping in for Game 2 after an opening lineup of @genomancer @tobyelliott @ScottLarabee and @SheldonMenery. Action starts at 830ET on with a nearly 100% chance of cat crimes.
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RC stream shakeup tonight as @genomancer and @tobyelliott host @seraph_six and @SonRebell for both games, sitting in for @ScottLarabee and a still-ailing @SheldonMenery. Then it's the galactically brilliant @ZBexx in for Game 2. Action starts at 830ET on
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Back from a ragingly successful #MCPhilly, we'll have plenty of guests tonight at @filthymtgcasual & @Pimpin73 sit in for the absent @ScottLarabee amd @genomancer all evening. Then the inimitable @MTGNerdGirl slips in for Game 2. Action starts at 830ET on
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We tell you these things early because you really need advance warning: the RC Stream lineup for tomorrow features @goberthicks, @tobyelliott, @tobyelliott, @genomancer, and @SheldonMenery for G1, then @HobbesQ in for Toby G2. Action starts at 830 ET on
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🚨STREAM ALERT!🚨.We've got a great lineup tonight with @AirBubbles and @Zabracus taking on Gavin and Toby in Game 1, and @QueenoCardboard sliding in to join us all for Game 2! .Tune in tonight at 5:30PT/8:30ET to join in on the fun 😎 .
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We've readjusted the schedule to get in the folks who we missed due to running long last night. Guests in G2 except where noted. 30 Dec: @BentzMr and @Thromoking .6 Jan: @ManaCurves (in G1) @SerraNalaar .13 Jan: @ItsDanSheehan .20 Jan: @hothqueenofsnow .27 Jan: @InfiniTokens.
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With @tobyelliott down helping bring @SheldonMenery back to full health, there will be extra guests on tonight's stream, to include @seraph_six, @Reversalwizrd and new Community Ambassadors @defiantnecro, @kurohitsuki See you at 830 ET on .
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Since so many folks have asked about PreDH, there's a channel dedicated to it now on the RC Discord server. The rules/card legality are pinned: .
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We're LIVE!. and rolling dinosaur dice, for some reason? .🦖🦕🎲 . Scott and Toby are playing two of Sheldon's old decks and it's awesome. Stories and laughs are are already flowing. Come hang out. You won't want to miss this. 💙.
Tonight, @ghirapurigears, @Top8Games, and @HobbesQ join Scott and Toby for a night of slinging big stinky spells, sharing laughs, and reminiscing with each other about our dear friend @SheldonMenery. Start time is at 5:45PT/8:45ET tonight!. You won't want to miss this one. 💙
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Today in Cultivated Content on the RC web site, we have material featuring:. @itsannamargaret.@TheKristenEmily.@TolarianCollege.@covertgoblue.@PleasantKenobi.@coL_AliasV.@goberthicks.@wachelreeks.@ItsDanSheehan. Enjoy!.
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There's some crime coming in #MTGThunder . Thanks to our friends at WotC for sending us an awesome build-around card to preview on tonight's twitch stream. If you've got a deck that really wants card advantage like this, chime in below to let us know what you're planning!
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We're back again streaming some high-quality Commander tonight at 5:30PM PT/8:30PM ET! Tune in to cheer on @your_priscylla and @PhyrexianFanGrl as they take on Scott and Gavin!.
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We'll have two excellent Commander community figures on the stream tonight, as @AGirlNamedRon sits in for the vacationing @ScottLarabee in both games, then @MisplayMental joins us for Game 2. Expect tomfoolery all around. Action starts at 830ET on
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The Double Masters previews that we debuted on the RC stream Thursday: Intet, the Dreamer and League Guildmage! Thanks to @wizards_magic for these free previews. #MTG2X2 #CMDRRC
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In a return to Cultivated Content, our friends from @kingdoms_tv offer up some excellent game play and amusing banter:.
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It'll be getting real tonight on the RC stream as @SonRebell sits in for @ScottLarabee in both games, then we welcome the one and only @Anomolee1 for a spicy game 2. Action starts at 830ET on @SheldonMenery @genomancer @tobyelliott.
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Please read the message from @seraph_six below. Please take the survey so we can improve the Commander RC discord. Survey at
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Since it's our only chance to do so, we'll be recognizing #ADayOffTwitch, standing with those who went silent today in order to stand against against hate raids, by taking off for our normal stream tomorrow. Our guest, @JosephMSchultz, has graciously agreed to appear next week.
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We have TWO super-special guests for tonight's RC stream. @SonRebell will be joining both games, then @luastardust will slide in for Game 2. We'll see you starting at 830ET on
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In today's Cultivated Content on the Commander RC site, @TolarianCollege has some things to say about power levels and pregame conversations:
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Tonight on the Commander RC stream we welcome two very special guests. @filthymtgcasual and @Pimpin73 are great friends of the format and community builders. They'll join @genomancer and @ScottLarabee for two games, kicking off at 830ET on
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Pod 8: September 28th at 7PM PT / 10PM ET.@GregorySablan, @jmcameron89, @KatieCombat, and @CardboardC0mbat
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Thanks to @seraph_six and @SonRebell (and all those on Team Rebell who showed up in chat) for making last night's stream fun. We'll do it again sometime. @SheldonMenery @tobyelliott @ScottLarabee @genomancer.
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Pod 12: September 29th at 11AM PT / 2PM ET.@benjithebrewer, @NarukamiKnight, @ModeratelyMTG, and @Natedogg316
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Exciting times tonight as @kurohitsuki makes his first appearance on the RC stream, joining us for both games. Then for G2, none other than @ellieoftheveil brings her own brand of tomfoolery. It all starts at 830ET on
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We go across the board in this week's Cultivated Content to bring you important issues and good game play. @SheldonMenery @tobyelliott @ScottLarabee @genomancer.
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