Zombie Decks Are BACK! | Show Me Your Deck Ep. 1 (Varina, Lich Queen Commander)

Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/GpzEnrK1EU...

Welcome to Show Me Your Deck, the newest series from Phased Out, where we spotlight incredible Commander decks, their backstories, and the strategies that make them tick.

In this debut episode, Tristen showcases his Varina, Lich Queen Zombie deck, a labor of love built over 15 years of Magic: The Gathering experience. This deck is the perfect mix of graveyard recursion, card advantage, and removal-heavy gameplay, showing just how strong Zombie tribal can be in Commander (EDH).

We dive into deck building, budget upgrades, and how to maintain the right power level for any playgroup. From iconic graveyard synergies to board control and value loops, this deck proves why Varina, Lich Queen remains one of the best Zombie Commanders ever printed.

💀 Key Topics & Highlights:
-Building around Varina, Lich Queen’s draw, discard, and recursion engine
-How Zombie Apocalypse and Field of the Dead add inevitability and flavor
-Using Tombstone Stairwell, Teferi’s Ageless Insight, and Alhammarret’s Archive for big draw turns
-Managing removal, recursion, and board control in multiplayer Commander
-Finding the perfect balance between budget-friendly builds and high-value upgrades

Tips for long-term Commander deck optimization and creative brewing
Whether you’re a Commander veteran or a new TCG player, this episode will give you insights into zombie tribal strategy, graveyard synergy, and deckbuilding philosophy all while keeping the vibe fun and community-driven.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Show Me Your Deck
00:23 – Why Varina, Lich Queen? 🧟‍♀️
01:18 – The evolution of a zombie Commander deck
03:28 – Key synergies: Gravecrawler, Liliana, and Zombie Apocalypse
05:00 – The power of recursion and combo payoffs
07:15 – Field of the Dead and value loops
10:24 – Upgrades and meta adaptation
14:14 – Budget builds and playgroup balance
20:00 – Final thoughts: the undead never rest

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