The Problem with Deckbuilding Templates | 659

Feb 26, 2025

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We recently unveiled our new and improved Commander deckbuilding template. This episode, we’re here to tell you why it’s… WRONG!

Okay, well not “wrong” exactly, but over-simplified! Templates are a great place to start, but if you’re looking to take your deckbuilding to the next level, you can’t expect to paint-by-numbers. Let’s discuss when and why it’s often correct to bend the rules and, sometimes, even outright break them!

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Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658:

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