# The Evolution of BLACK in Commander - CCO Ep 537

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Podcast: [Commander Cookout Podcast: Magic the Gathering](https://stenobird.com/podcast/commander-cookout-podcast-magic-the-gathering-203838)
Published: 2026-04-14T15:34:25+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5030

## Resource

The Arc of Evolution continues! This week we look at what is maybe the most surprising and least surprising color at the same time: Black. Join us for another doozy, right here on Commander Cookout Podcast 537! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com . You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCONATION at checkout. Want your deck or topic featured on Commander Cookout Podcast? Check out the reward tiers at Patreon.com/CCOPodcast. There are a lot of fun and unique benefits to pledging. Like the CCO Discord or getting your deck featured on the show. Ryan’s solo podcast, Commander ad Populum: https://www.spreaker.com/show/commander-ad-populum You can listen to CCO Podcast anywhere better podcasts are found as well as on CommanderCookout.com . Now, Hit our Theme Song! Social media: https://www.CommanderCookout.com https://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookout https://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast @CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitter https://www.Patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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