Based Deck Department
@baseddeckdept.bsky.social
I build based Magic decks, and change how you think about commander, deck building and play dynamics in MTG. 35K on YT. Business: baseddeckdept@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedDeckDept
Based Community: https://discord.com/invite/YT9s3wqd5F
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BasedDeckDept
Based Community: https://discord.com/invite/YT9s3wqd5F
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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
You know I'm somewhat of a firebender myself... Coming in hot, I've got a fiery preview card for you from #MTGxATLA. Meet Cruel Administrator.
November 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
You know I'm somewhat of a firebender myself... Coming in hot, I've got a fiery preview card for you from #MTGxATLA. Meet Cruel Administrator.
Every time I open social media
October 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Every time I open social media
New video out in just under 2 hours. As the name suggests, it's all about why the tutor changes are good.
October 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
New video out in just under 2 hours. As the name suggests, it's all about why the tutor changes are good.
Frog Together Strong
Imagine telling anyone last week that this card wins a Spotlight Series.
October 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Frog Together Strong
New video out now. Find out what you can learn if you lose a whole bunch to Gavin Verhey!
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
New video out now. Find out what you can learn if you lose a whole bunch to Gavin Verhey!
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...
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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...
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.
October 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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.
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.
Sauron, Aragorn, Sheldon, Meren, Simon and Kozilek.
October 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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.
Sauron, Aragorn, Sheldon, Meren, Simon and Kozilek.
New video out! I crash out about 1/1 counters and try to find solutions... Link 👇
September 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
New video out! I crash out about 1/1 counters and try to find solutions... Link 👇
My wallet at the end of December... #MTGxFINALFANTASY
September 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
My wallet at the end of December... #MTGxFINALFANTASY
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.
September 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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.
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
September 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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
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 👇
September 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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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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 :)
if you're hyped about the previews today, I love that! Enjoy them :)
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)
These surveys are often important, worth filling out if you have the time!
August 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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 :)
if you're hyped about the previews today, I love that! Enjoy them :)
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
August 27, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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
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)
August 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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)
Unsurprising given who it's from, but a solid take. There's so much complaining only for people to then eagerly buy everything put in front of them. Focus your energy on what brings you joy and vote with your wallet. In both cases, it will bring you more of that, and less frustration.
if you're a casual magic fan, take agency over what you pay attention to and how. you're at a theme park and you choose your ride. space mountain runs at the same time dumbo does, all day long.
August 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Unsurprising given who it's from, but a solid take. There's so much complaining only for people to then eagerly buy everything put in front of them. Focus your energy on what brings you joy and vote with your wallet. In both cases, it will bring you more of that, and less frustration.
This is a cool number, filled by even cooler people ❤️🐸👊
August 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
This is a cool number, filled by even cooler people ❤️🐸👊
New video out! I brewed Golbez and ended up making a lower power and beginner friendly combo deck. Link 👇
August 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New video out! I brewed Golbez and ended up making a lower power and beginner friendly combo deck. Link 👇
The production value goes very hard
A long time ago in a universe far, far beyond... (1/4)
August 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The production value goes very hard
If you want to make sure you don't miss any of the good cards from Edge of Eternities.. I have 43 minutes worth of yapping for you. Link 👇
August 6, 2025 at 4:37 AM
If you want to make sure you don't miss any of the good cards from Edge of Eternities.. I have 43 minutes worth of yapping for you. Link 👇
For all my FULL FLAVOUR CHEFS that wanted a max flavour version of my recent Ragost deck, I have finished a first draft of the deck at the link below 🫶
archidekt.com/decks/148758...
archidekt.com/decks/148758...
Shell's Kitchen FULL FLAVOUR - Ragost, Deft Gastronaut by Based Deck Department • (Boros Commander deck) • Archidekt
Ragost, Deft Gastronaut - Commander deck
(1) Commander • (1) Anthem • (2) Artifact • (1) Counters • (2) Creature • (21) Draw • (38) Land • (3) Lifegain • (4) Protection • (2) Pump • (3) Ramp • (2) ...
archidekt.com
July 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
For all my FULL FLAVOUR CHEFS that wanted a max flavour version of my recent Ragost deck, I have finished a first draft of the deck at the link below 🫶
archidekt.com/decks/148758...
archidekt.com/decks/148758...
2025 card design. 2/1 Haste or 3/2 for 2 mana. Spells and abilities can't be countered, damage can't be prevented. Back in my day we paid 2 mana for a vanilla 2/2 and were happy about it 🤣 Also, absolute banger though
July 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
2025 card design. 2/1 Haste or 3/2 for 2 mana. Spells and abilities can't be countered, damage can't be prevented. Back in my day we paid 2 mana for a vanilla 2/2 and were happy about it 🤣 Also, absolute banger though
Happy #MTGEternities Prerelease Day! There's so much about this set that I absolutely love and I'm looking forward to getting down to a prerelease for it. Thanks to Wizards for sending me even more excitement fuel. Got a shiny lobster boy 10/10 would EoE again. #gifted
July 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Happy #MTGEternities Prerelease Day! There's so much about this set that I absolutely love and I'm looking forward to getting down to a prerelease for it. Thanks to Wizards for sending me even more excitement fuel. Got a shiny lobster boy 10/10 would EoE again. #gifted