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Based Deck Department

@baseddeckdept.bsky.social

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I build based Magic decks, and change how you think about commander, deck building and play dynamics in MTG. 30K on YT. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedDeckDept Based Community: https://discord.com/invite/YT9s3wqd5F

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Jun 21

Vincent Deck Update: Great Success. I definitely didn't crash a photo opp at Supanova to hand deliver it.. Matt had no idea what he was holding, but he did find out afterwards. Hope you enjoy playing this as much as I enjoyed making it @matthewmercer.bsky.social

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 2d

New video out now. Find out what you can learn if you lose a whole bunch to Gavin Verhey!

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 3d

Based on this I think a new bracket that sits below the current B3 is a good idea, to give stronger more telegraphed win conditions a place to live that don't all effectively have to be built as razor sharp combo decks.

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 3d

My main feedback here is around the creation of another bracket. I would love to see aversion of bracket 3 that excludes 2 card combos. Right now if I want to play any game changer, or a higher power combat based deck, my deck effectively has to be a combo deck or capable of winning on turn 6.

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 3d

I used to be productive now my life belongs to the pit

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 11d

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 12d

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 12d

The Commander Showdown at PAX Australia was a delight. Blessed to have shared the stage with @gavinverhey.bsky.social, @ifycomedy.com and @rubeeplays.bsky.social. Thank you to my friends at PAX Aus, WOTC, and especially eBay Australia for making it happen. Can't wait to do this again...

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 17d

Find me at #PAXAus this weekend and say hello! The first 50 or so people will get to choose a sticker or pin to show your frog allegiance.

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 18d

PAX Aus soon! At this point these are likely going to be the decks I'll bring, or at the very least 4 of them.
Sauron, Aragorn, Sheldon, Meren, Simon and Kozilek.

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 25d

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How One Mechanic Is Ruining Magic’s Best Commanders

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 25d

New video out! I crash out about 1/1 counters and try to find solutions... Link 👇

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · 28d

My wallet at the end of December... #MTGxFINALFANTASY

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Sep 20

Banger thumbnail gang

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Sep 20

I have to say I really love the card treatments in #MTGxSpiderMan, and this despite not being an existing Spiderman or comic fan. Really beautifully done. And as always I'm a sucker for any very shiny cardboard, and this Heroic Intervention does not disappoint.

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thank you to friendly neighborhood @magic.wizards.com for swinging by and leaving me this gift. Very excited to see some of the cool comic card treatments, and to get down to a pre-release this weekend. Webbing needs some work tho... #gifted #MTGxSpiderMan #MTGxMarvel

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Sep 9

Fleem <3

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Sep 6

If they fit (like Grim Reaper's Sprint did recently) then definitely! Otherwise you're welcome to submit a deck that's based around one of them!

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Your Commander Deck Needs Less Removal

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Sep 4

New video out! This one touches on many topics, but ultimately looks at magic's archetypes, strengths and weaknesses and what cards we want in our decks. Link 👇

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Olivia Gobert-Hicks @goberthicks.bsky.social · Aug 29

I reiterate my final point, and feel as though if I'm going to bemoan the speed of product release than I am going to dig my heels in and keep promoting the set I really like *that is still new*

if you're hyped about the previews today, I love that! Enjoy them :)

Olivia Gobert-Hicks @goberthicks.bsky.social · Aug 26

SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT EoE (if you liked the set TELL THEM WE LIKE inventive ambitious in universe cards because EoE got swamped and swept aside by two UB preview deluges before it even released)

Emma Partlow 🔜 Spotlight Series: Liverpool @epartlow.bsky.social · Aug 26

These surveys are often important, worth filling out if you have the time!

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Aug 29

Very nice

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Build Decks So Good, It Feels Like Cheating

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Aug 27

New video out! Likely the first in an ongoing bi-weekly series where I review community submitted decks with the goal of teaching better deck building through practical examples. Episode 1 out now 👇 #magicthegathering #mtg #commander

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Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Aug 24

I spent 3 days redoing my office as it was in a state. Monkey approves of my shrine to JoJo siwa (which is what it is if my wife is to be believed)

Based Deck Department @baseddeckdept.bsky.social · Aug 19

Haha, if you're not too fussed with wanting every card to be food related the normal deck is definitely better. But either way you'll have a good time