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SamuelHBlack

Sam Black discusses cEDH and other paper Magic formats

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  • #58
    Yesterday · 40 min

    "Why Do They Always Listen to You???"

    Sam talks about persuasion in cEDH with a focus on how to speak to your opponent's goals and perspective. Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #57
    October 23 · 53 min

    Content Creation and Writer's Block

    Sam talks about the ebb and flow of regular content creation as someone in the field for two decades, and explores some scattered thoughts on decks that didn't warrant their own episodes. Decklists: Denial Medallion: https://moxfield.com/decks/e0emUWZrbEGV4hhRfk1zew Nick Fury Food Chain: https://moxfield.com/decks/FoTC1mK7a0K6wti4Qt1VAQ Rog/Thras Workshop: https://moxfield.com/decks/BUZkec6YZUmplnHQHRDmRQ Low Curve Rog/Thras: https://moxfield.com/decks/h2KhAa-BRnOAVbjZNAY8qw Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #56
    October 16 · 51 min

    Updating Control in Premodern, Geist of Saint Thalia, and Rograkh Thrasios in cEDH

    Sam goes over recent changes to previously discussed decks to show the tuning process and how decks evolve over time, as well as the most updated lists available. Decklists: Premodern Control: https://moxfield.com/decks/Psk4PJO-t0SC5qoMhUtiBg Geist of Saint Thalia: https://moxfield.com/decks/aB6hAYeaZH-JI7qAaFiIDQ Rog/Thras Breach: https://moxfield.com/decks/Db-gAQ6YU3qOxKKkFSyIwg Rog/Thras No Breach: https://moxfield.com/decks/tTehAXwboXuo7KeAjKgxEg Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #55
    October 9 · 50 min

    Geist of Saint Thalia in cEDH

    Sam goes over an original cEDH deck featuring Geist of Saint Thalia as the Commander. Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/jteAgTRQsUSHpY8_ycrFYA Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #54
    October 2 · 59 min

    Reality Fracture Limited

    Sam gives a general overview of Reality Fracture Limited including general dynamics and play patterns, strength of colors, relevant strategies, how decks should look, analyzing commons, and how cards are different from similar cards in other limited formats. Patreon: patreon.com/samstablepodcast Coaching: https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #53
    September 25 · 1 hr 15 min

    Lobstercon Top 4 Recap: 287 Player Old School 93/94 Magic: the Gathering Tournament

    Sam explains the card choices in "Birds and Books" in Old School and goes over sideboarding against the top 16 decks from the tournament. Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/GbBWtQPb-0qEIUpCcxmg_A Top 16 Decks: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WNPrPFQk0f5hV1OXCsM77FnGiadx2DcL Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #52
    September 18 · 53 min

    Pia, Aether Ascetic Changes the Color Pie

    Pia, Aether Ascetic might not be the strongest card--that's a question of rate, but it's going to be a tremendously impactful card because it's a unique effect that changes what green Commander decks are capable of. Sam takes a look at what this means for cEDH for several decks. Decklists: Rocco: https://moxfield.com/decks/2sk3uM5FAkerZ9d8xFWbGw Rog/Thras: https://moxfield.com/decks/EzntA36PFUeHUBVrL4wgkg Sisay: https://moxfield.com/decks/bVQzyJyvsE-VxkPJMj74UQ Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #51
    September 11 · 46 min

    Anticipating the Speed of Pods in cEDH

    Sam goes over how decks in cEDH effectively vote on the length of the game in their composition and game plan, and how anticipating their interactions informs mulligan strategy.Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #50
    September 4 · 1 hr 2 min

    Making Top Cut on My First Attempt with King T'Challa in cEDH

    Sam goes over King T'Challa and why this new commander is among the best decks in cEDHDecklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/TH_H5A5yDkWUm1XqopWSrQ Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #49
    August 28 · 49 min

    Breach the Bay and The Topdeck Invitational Recap

    Sam goes over a great weekend of cEDH tournaments with Rograkh/Thrasios and pickup games with Baylen, the Haymaker. Decklists: Rog/Thras: https://moxfield.com/decks/9YCfAfoHYHiEUOrLBdx4BQ Baylen: https://moxfield.com/decks/bvyfAUiUEnmmarUThwgpWw Patreon: patreon.com/samstablepodcast Coaching: https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #48
    August 21 · 34 min

    Exploring Fringe cEDH Decks: Monk Gyatso and Atla Palani, Nest Tender

    Sam dives into some decks with good win rates in tiny sample sizes to find overlooked cEDH strategies and suggests updated builds. Decklists: Atla Palani: https://moxfield.com/decks/KTIiyF3dz06s969BaP6Z2w Monk Gyatso: https://moxfield.com/decks/wy07RR0cSk2HAsM37asBlAPatreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min

  • #46
    August 14 · 1 hr 11 min

    Baylen, the Haymaker in cEDH

    Sam examines several possible ways to build Baylen and goes over why this rarely played commander might be relevant thanks to the recent printings of The Cabbage Merchant, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, and four excellent new cards from The Hobbit: The Queen of Dale, Bilbo's Gambit, Gleaming Splendor, and Belladonna Took. Decklists: "Baylen": https://moxfield.com/decks/qcrzw3-6VUO-AMX-d1LxCw Baylen Storm: https://moxfield.com/decks/FV59VUrrfkObWVTlGY4E_g Baylen Hunting Grounds: https://moxfield.com/decks/v_afASdb5XW-ck5E9iIklA Baylen Stax: https://moxfield.com/decks/JvefAdCNJ3aqHA_VPFBpng/compare/qcrzw3-6VUO-AMX-d1LxCw Baylands: https://moxfield.com/decks/LfefAbqEPnesTVZ8MPxNlQ/compare/qcrzw3-6VUO-AMX-d1LxCw Sam Steinbach's deck: https://moxfield.com/decks/vs4W5hxKh0afamsX585qUA Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minSam's Table is a Magic: The Gathering Strategy podcast focusing on Competitive Commander

  • #46
    August 7 · 45 min

    Exploring Gleaming Splendor and Smothering Tithe in cEDH

    Sam talks through various approaches to taking advantage of the powerful white cards coming out in The Hobbit, examining various builds of Tymna/Thrasios and comparing them to Sissay and Nick Fury. Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minDecklists: T&T Breezecaller: https://moxfield.com/decks/fc6ULVZy-UCN9gOPeYXqqA T&T Draw Engines: https://moxfield.com/decks/VQIv_ftedUCaU-3UJ6OfgQ T&T Slop: https://moxfield.com/decks/p4eU-nr200K1DIhloHSSyg T&T Minimizing Green: https://moxfield.com/decks/73XEcRDChkK_96hiFTcKSA Sisay Slop: https://moxfield.com/decks/bVQzyJyvsE-VxkPJMj74UQ Magic: The Gathering Strategy Core cards discussed: Gleaming Splendor, Bilbo's Gambit, The Queen of Dale, Belladonna Took, Oboro Breezecaller, Tymna, the Weaver, Thrasios, Triton Hero, Sisay, Weatherlight Captain, Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Shang-Chi, Master of Kung-Fu, King T'Challa

  • #45
    July 31 · 45 min

    Chromatic Sphere in Premodern Bant Control

    Sam Black talks about exploring Bant Control in Premodern and why Chromatic Sphere could be an overlooked staple in the format.Gush Tithe: https://moxfield.com/decks/Mja_b2XT_EWfTRHC26T_aw Predict Medallion: https://moxfield.com/decks/3_35DSvOpk2ZOWt9JbMPdg Chromatic Control: https://moxfield.com/decks/NmlkmXQJO0iGV7JCbQG8NQ Predict Medallion w/Sphere: https://moxfield.com/decks/dbSfAdw__XycXIxh4qrD0Q Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minMagic: The Gathering Strategy

  • #44
    July 24 · 50 min

    Squirrel Girl is Transformative in Simic Rog Thras

    Sam Black explores a new build of Rograkh Thrasios for cEDH in Magic: The Gathering that takes advantage of Squirrel Girl's ability to allow for compact wins that don't require Gaea's Cradle to streamline the deck. Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/9YCfAfoHYHiEUOrLBdx4BQ Patreon: patreon.com/samstablepodcast Coaching: https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min Upcoming Events: Use discount code Black for $5 off all events below https://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Niagara Falls Sept 26th: https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-tcedh-15k-25000 Premodern Niagara Falls Sept 26: https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-premodern-10k-25000 Use discount code Black for $5 off all events above

  • #43
    July 17 · 41 min

    Super Skrull ft Zirda, the Dawnwaker, Introducing 5c NGC (No Good Cards)

    Sam Black goes over a take on Super Skrull with Zirda as a companion. Is it worth forgoing many of the best cards in cEDH to get this powerful pair in the command zone? Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/2YZdRIIyPkevwsNztpQMuw Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Columbus July 25th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/columbus-cedh-2026cEDH Niagara Falls Sept 26th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-tcedh-15k-25000Premodern Niagara Falls Sept 26:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-premodern-10k-25000Use discount code Black for $5 off all events above #Magic:TheGathering

  • #42
    July 10 · 47 min

    Reviewing Mike Nykyforchyn's Ashaya cEDH Deck

    Sam Black goes over the strengths, strategy, and metagame positioning of Ashaya, Soul of the Wild as a commander in Magic: The Gathering cEDH Mike's decklist (with detailed primer): https://moxfield.com/decks/pFqscIsxAUG7iq6DjSgQRA Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcast Coaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60min Upcoming Events: Use discount code Black for $5 off all events below https://www.excaliburevents.net/ cEDH Columbus July 25th: https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/columbus-cedh- 2026 cEDH Niagara Falls Sept 26th: https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-tcedh-15k-25000 Premodern Niagara Falls Sept 26: https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-premodern-10k-25000 Use discount code Black for $5 off all events above

  • #41
    July 3 · 59 min

    Winning Marvel Team Sealed Spotlight: Las Vegas

    Sam discusses Marvel Super Heroes Team Sealed and goes over the builds that lead to winning Spotlight Series: Las Vegas for Magic: The Gathering Limited. Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Columbus July 25th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/columbus-cedh-2026cEDH Niagara Falls Sept 26th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-tcedh-15k-25000Premodern Niagara Falls Sept 26:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-premodern-10k-25000Use discount code Black for $5 off all events above

  • #40
    June 26 · 34 min

    Marvelous New Combos in The Wandering Minstrel

    Sam examines new combos enabled by cards from Marvel Super Heroes that pair with other existing combos into a layered combo shell supported by Lurrus with The Wandering Minstrel as a commander in Magic: the Gathering's cEDH. Decklist (updated slightly after recording): https://moxfield.com/decks/IPWeAQddHn-Xmn37_Cx1bg Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Columbus July 25th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/columbus-cedh-2026cEDH Niagara Falls Sept 26th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-tcedh-15k-25000Premodern Niagara Falls Sept 26:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-premodern-10k-25000Use discount code Black for $5 off all events above

  • #39
    June 20 · 1 hr 5 min

    The Best Marvel Super Heroes Cards for cEDH

    Sam Black goes over ever Marvel Super Heroes card that matters in cEDH for Magic: the Gathering Card list: https://moxfield.com/decks/xpRcdwEcH06ZVAJPeE-_DA Patreon:patreon.com/samstablepodcastCoaching:https://calendly.com/samuelhblack/60minUpcoming Events:Use discount code Black for $5 off all events belowhttps://www.excaliburevents.net/cEDH Pittsburgh July 11-12:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/pittsburgh-cedh-2026cEDH Columbus July 25th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/columbus-cedh-2026cEDH Niagara Falls Sept 26th:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-tcedh-15k-25000Premodern Niagara Falls Sept 26:https://www.excaliburevents.net/events/niagara-falls-2026-premodern-10k-25000Use discount code Black for $5 off all events above

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