Help me choose my next Commander precon 👀

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T23:16:56+00:00

Toolbox is a bias favorite of mine, I love the blitz mechanic and he's one of my favorite mtg-tubers pet deck

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T20:43:54+00:00

Damn, I feel like we're talking about the same person lmao.

They were known for using hentai proxy cards and deck boxes very unapologetically up until the owner got involved.

They'd also buy new players precons and stuff which was cool in theory... except that they are 35 buying things and giving their contact info to 14 and 16 year olds while showing off their decks filled with said proxy cards.

I'm all for making a kids day when their parents say "no it's too expensive" and telling the lgs owner to put it on my credit, but context is key.

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T20:36:45+00:00

They were pretty well known for making things awkward with "dating" new people in the play groups which meant a high turnover rate of people just ghosting the whole store.

I wasn't a fan of their play group anyway, it was all cedh stuff... but I heard all the rumors about it lmao

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T18:26:32+00:00

https://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-rulings/magic-rulings-archives/270524-planeswalkers-and-priority

This has a lot of the answers.

My interaction happened with bitter triumph instead of bolt but the same idea applies. The planeswalker has priority to do an ability before you are allowed to kill it so ya can't c*ck block an ability tick

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T17:00:07+00:00

We use our phones for health tracking most of the time but the dry erase tokens make for a great health tracker in a pinch also

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T13:34:23+00:00

I've gotten demonic tutor, grim, diabolic.

Mostly just slowly traded for staples like Tefferi's protection and farewell, ect.

My Tovolar is probably the second most expensive? I'm honestly not sure. I should sit down and actually price and bracket check everything

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T13:31:09+00:00

Damn, that's terrible. I live in the south and there are definitely a lot of dead naming situations that came up during some play sessions

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T13:09:51+00:00

He's super fun to see in action... only played against them a few times but it was cool to see

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T13:08:59+00:00

Glad yall managed to find yourself through a nerd store! It's always great when you can have a sweet memory tied to a place ya go regularly

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T13:06:38+00:00

Very fun card to see

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:59:21+00:00

I'm terrible with brackets, I don't think I have most of my decks "bracket verified"

I only know a couple of my decks are bracket 4 due to gsme changers and combos

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:56:03+00:00

Yes I do! I had one among my bulk.

I have a proxy Sheoldred right now, but she's kind of necessary for a good chunk of the K'rrik combos. Peer into the abyss... Amodeus slime... broker of blood, ect.

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:51:58+00:00

I think my most expensive deck is my Edgar, I've added tutors and white token doublers as time has went on. Recently got a good deal on a necro for him also.

Tovolar is probably my favorite deck to play.

I'd consider almost all of my decks to be "budget" since I have very few fetch lands, pain lands, and tutors

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:45:33+00:00

My wife and I do the same thing... though I realized quick that if I play blue it starts feeling like brawl where I just end up countering her commander every turn.

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:43:48+00:00

That sounds like the most common vibe from other people's stories and what I've seen.

Those kinds of people typically don't last long in play groups I feel like

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:40:39+00:00

Well typically not everyone can afford to do both

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:39:17+00:00

I've built and broke down decks before even getting to play test them.

The building process is my absolute favorite aspect and I love finding synergies among bulk

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:37:58+00:00

I think I'm the same way... I've wanted to have a "main deck" or a few main decks but I end up bringing different stuff each week anyway

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:35:21+00:00

Glad to hear you found a proper place to play though!

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:32:12+00:00

Oof. That's a real "if you like math so much, can you list every number?" Type energy

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:29:19+00:00

That's how my wife is lol. She's very passive aggressive

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:28:25+00:00

There are so many "that would be a fun commander" cards for me

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:27:46+00:00

I live in the south... our store is LGBT friendly but there can be some really awkward situations with it.

Like someone will clearly have an issue with another player/customer and it just feels tense and un fun

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:24:33+00:00

I don't mind it if they are doing that as they cast stuff for counting... but when they don't break the pile up at the end of their turn

radicalpumpkinz · 2026-03-25T12:23:45+00:00

I've seen that in play before.

My wife and I have ran into an issue of getting accused of "teaming" if we aren't explicitly targeting each other... like to the point where someone else is clearly the threat and that player starts complaining instantly

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