Unswung Heroes

Kyle Gathers Magic
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A Magic: The Gathering podcast where we shine a light on the lesser known, lesser used commanders. In a format dominated by the same top-tier generals, this series asks: what about the legends no one swings with?

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    OPTIMISE FOR LORE - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP9

    Our very first Unswung Hero with a background! Shura brings in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar with the Background - Cloakwood Hermit and explains what it means to 'optimise for lore'. Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Decklist -https://archidekt.com/decks/16486916/shadowheart_my_beloved_a_bajillion_squirrelsSocials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagichttps://www.instagram.com/shura/https://www.tiktok.com/@shura

    24 min

  2. May 17

    IS THIS THE BEST COMBO COMMANDER?? - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP8

    COMBO COMBO COMBO. Ben brings in his Unswung Hero - Trazyn, The Infinite - And talks us through how this commander fuels his fiery obsession with combos. Infamous in Warhammer lore, Trazyn steps into the world of Magic: The Gathering bringing along his love for Artifacts and their horrific combo synergies. Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Decklist - https://moxfield.com/decks/VxBQLj2h3ES-Edkc3mgYDASocials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagichttps://www.instagram.com/manarockmtg/

    27 min

  3. May 3

    IS THIS THE BEST TURN 1 COMMANDER?? - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP7

    Join me as I shine a light on the the lesser-known, lesser-played Commanders that rarely get their moment in the spotlight. In a format dominated by the same top-tier generals, this series asks: what about the legends no one swings with?Grant (GoblinGrounds) takes us through his build of the MOST DEVASTATING TURN 1 COMMANDER - Lady Octupus. Find out how to ruin your pod by bypassing all the rules set in place to keep games balanced. Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Spotlight London - https://www.fanfinity.gg/event/magic-spotlight-series-london-2026/Decklist - https://moxfield.com/decks/elSC4uKWu0mDAF4dN9jWNA?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAOi3dFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaczvdwnKGMg-gixzKbplUPnwr2bzVQF9owi0ytRLtULs9t0zz0FTszAO2bC4A_aem_z0EasbDTBFQQV9v9zNtX6gSocials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagichttps://www.instagram.com/goblin_grounds/https://www.tiktok.com/@goblin_grounds?lang=en-GBhttps://www.youtube.com/@Goblin_grounds

    22 min

  4. Apr 19

    IS THIS THE BEST CASUAL COMMANDER?? - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP6

    This episode is an all out love letter to the Edge of Eternities set! Ollie walks us through his love of this set and how he found THE PERFECT CASUAL COMMANDER - Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam - Find out how this commander works and how to get back to the good old bread and butter magic we all so dearly love.Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Decklist - Socials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagic

    30 min

  5. Apr 6

    IS THIS DECK PURE EVIL?? - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP5

    In this episode, MTGSpecs brings us the most unswung hero YET! Gallowbraid - we delve into the dark depths of this deck, uncovering how MTGSpecs has unlocked the devastating potential of this criminally underplayed commander. Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Decklist - https://archidekt.com/decks/10702327/gallowbraids_rock_and_a_hard_laceSocials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagichttps://www.instagram.com/mtgspecsedh/https://www.tiktok.com/@mtgspecsedh

    19 min

  6. Mar 28

    IS THIS COMMANDER TOO EXPLOSIVE?? - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP4

    In this episode, Duncan talks about Rionya, Fire Dancer - exploring how the spell slinger variant build of this mono-red commander ends games quickly and consistently. Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Decklist - https://archidekt.com/decks/7631791/rionya_fire_dancerSocials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagichttps://www.instagram.com/houseofuncommonsmtg/https://www.instagram.com/dunctheuncommon/

    17 min

  7. Mar 28

    IS THIS THE BEST THEFT COMMANDER? - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP 3

    In this episode, Josh Hill talks about Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge - explaining what he loves about her and how he creates casual commander chaos utilising her abilities and straight up THIEVERY! Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Decklist - https://moxfield.com/decks/sYGLqL0m-UueQMJSoeQs1QSocials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagichttps://www.instagram.com/joshhillgathering_mtg/https://www.tiktok.com/@joshhillgathering_mtg

    19 min

  8. Mar 28

    IS GOLGARI GROUP HUG A THING? - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP2

    In this episode, Cailum talks about Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh - exploring why they’re overlooked, what he loves about the card, and how he made the deck bang ON A BUDGET OF £50! Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Decklist - https://moxfield.com/decks/rpGKtwwZLk-aCdOZP7fyygSocials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagic

    15 min

  9. Mar 28

    WHY AREN'T YOU PLAYING THIS COMMANDER? - UNSWUNG HEROES - EP1

    In this episode, Sam from ⁨ @manasplainingmtg  talks about Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student - exploring why they’re overlooked, what he loves about the card, and how players can build around them in EDH / Commander. Whether you’re tired of seeing the same Commanders at your table or you just love brewing off-meta decks, Unswung Heroes is for you.Subscribe for more underrated Commanders, strange builds, and honest conversations about the format we all love.Decklist - https://moxfield.com/decks/DoZ-PQup-EqdhlKNkT9rLgSocials: https://www.instagram.com/kylegathersmagichttps://www.tiktok.com/@kylegathersmagic

    17 min
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A Magic: The Gathering podcast where we shine a light on the lesser known, lesser used commanders. In a format dominated by the same top-tier generals, this series asks: what about the legends no one swings with?

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  • Creator
    Kyle Gathers Magic
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Gathers Magic
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    Unswung Heroes