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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · 7d

What are your favorite commons and uncommons for Commander OTHER than just top staples? Hit me with some faves!

Here's one that has been a big overperformer for me. Chips in for a ton of damage, and pretty easily to start making a 1/1 every turn with this in many blue decks. Nice card!
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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · 9d

Really glad you enjoyed it ❤️

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · 9d

Come for the Pauper content, stay for the Gavin ASMR that is the last 15 minutes of the video!

Tolarian Community College @tolariancommunitycollege.com · 9d

The Ultimate Pauper Showdown!

It's Andrea Mengucci vs @gavinverhey.bsky.social vs @themaverickgirl.bsky.social!

Check out Shuffle Up & Play 88 right here, right now: youtu.be/SCWMs8JdoAM

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · 12d

As a kid, I fell in love with Star Trek - the exploration, characters, and dilemmas alike. So it was incredible to lead design a set covering the whole series! (Shout-out to @ethanfleischer.bsky.social who led vision!) I can't wait for you to see (and draft!) it in November 2026.

Engage!

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The Command Zone @commandcast.bsky.social · 22d

Good Morning Magic!

Get ready for a VERHEY special episode of #ExtraTurns. Principle Magic Designer @gavinverhey.bsky.social is here to take on a pod full of Commanders that he created (also featuring Salubrious Snail!)

Don't miss it:
youtu.be/6of5iD_QppM

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Sep 6

Really special week at Wizards: the Commander Summit. We brought out everyone on the Commander Format Panel who could make it for three days of talking, collaborating, and, of course, playing Commander!

So happy to be surrounded in working on this format with so many smart and passionate people. ❤️

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 29

I don't want to be definite, but likely after Atlanta.

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 29

Hey Pauper players! Wanted to give an update as we end August - we're still evaluating High Tide. The format continues to evolve and we'd like a bit more time. You can still expect a check in (and option to ban) before the Nov B&R date, in late Sept/early Oct. Thanks!
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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 5

Dead 😆😆

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 4

Okay this is incredible

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is truly one of the most Ben-coded cards I can possibly think of. I'm ready for the Commander at Home episode

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 4

What card would you put in THIS deck? 😆

I can't wait to see whatever deranged deck somebody builds with this Unknown prize card:
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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 4

Niiiiice!

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 4

This was so great! Thanks for being a part of it!

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 1

Seems good
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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Aug 1

Got my weird promo Kor Skyfishers signed here at GenCon. How many of you even knew these existed???

I look forward to defeating people in Pauper with my signed, no expansion symbol cards that advertise the website for the very game we're already playing:

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 30

I'll dress as myself!

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 25

Had a blast swinging by our #MTGxSpiderMan off-site here at SDCC! It really makes you say, "BRING ME PICTURES OF SPIDERMAN!"
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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 23

The #MTGEternities prerelease is this weekend - so how should you be building your prerelease deck?

Today I cover tips and a guide to the ten two-color archetypes. Let's get ready to blast off!

Watch: youtu.be/WrtHVcjwEDE

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Prepare for Edge of Eternities Prerelease! Sealed/Draft Archetypes! | Magic: The Gathering MTG EOE

YouTube video by Good Morning Magic

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 12

Friends (thanks to @ifycomedy.com for making this night happen) and fit!

Could we be entering a never before seen dark colors Gavin outfit era?? (Don't get your hopes up)

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 12

Absolutely bananas night last night doing night one of My Chemical Romance's new tour. They *literally* set the stage on fire!

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 11

Then you are going to love the last 60 seconds of my video

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 11

In #MTGEternities Commander, you'll find some brand new dual lands that finish up some old cycles.

But... Why here? Why now? And why in Commander decks and not a main set??

Today, I run you through the whole history - and what you can expect in the future! Watch: youtu.be/VZMdLcnxUwg

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 9

More details on how we got here and what you can expect in an upcoming video, but for now just wanted to let you all know: no you aren't hallucinating when you see them, these didn't exist before. Stay tuned! :)

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Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Jul 9

Last year, we finally made enemy Odyssey filterlands. That went well - and other land cycles still need finishing up...

So starting with #MTGEternities we're gradually rolling out enemy cycling+tango lands in precons! (Just shown on
@commandcast.bsky.social!) Commanders and Cubers rejoice!

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