Andrei Blanton

Andrei Blanton brings a decade of experience playing competitive commander to his holistic coaching style; offering a fresh look at brewing and a unique ability to meet his clients where they are. Andrei is best known for taking down tournament wins with decks no one has ever seen or heard of, making him a perfect coach for a player looking to hone a deck that is dear to them. Andrei’s holistic approach incorporates a look at table dynamics, interpersonal communication skills and mechanical know-how to prepare you for the top tables at tournaments all over the country.

Kevin Simmons

Kevin (VarrakS) is a cEDH coach with over 5 years of experience in high-level cEDH tournaments Nationwide. With a proven track record of maintaining a 40% win rate in tournament play and 3-peating top 4 performances in Platinum/Diamond events recently, Kevin specializes in deck personalization, strategic play, and refining decision-making under pressure. By focusing on distinctive synergies, resource management, and adapting to a fast-paced competitive environment, Kevin helps players cultivate their format philosophy’s and achieve success in the dynamic world of cEDH.

Ian Flannery

Ian Flannery, know as ComedIan, has more top cuts on different archetypes than any other player. Ian has been, consistently, one of the most winning players for the past 3 years in a row, participating in almost 100 tournaments during that time. Ian has been a full time coach for over a year now and has had many of his clients take down tournaments and make consistent top results. Ian keeps his coaching style extremely flexible to address the needs of the individuals coming to him to learn. He is never afraid to brew, and constantly works towards pushing the boundaries of established cEDH.

Jacob Reed

Hey! My name is Jacob, better known as Spuki! I specialize in brewing and testing niche and interesting strategies. I’ve been playing Magic for over a decade now and cEDH for almost five years. My knowledge and depth in this format is proven with 17 total Top 16 finishes, 8 total top 4 finishes, and 3 total wins in some large-scale events, even being invited to the TopDeck Invitational! My Coaching Services include brewing, playtesting, and further improving playstyles from players looking to improve their deck and their game!

Jason Doan

Jason Doan, known as FenoDreams, is part of the CriticalEDH creator group and is widely seen as one of the strongest players in cEDH. He has held the #1 spot in TopDeck's Elo rankings and has won 55 of his 192 events, including The Siege 10k with over 300 players, while making top cut in nearly 3 out of every 4 events he plays. He also earned a seat at the 2026 TopDeck Invitational. Jason mainly plays Tymna/Kraum and Kinnan but is comfortable on plenty of other decks. After more than 4 years of cEDH and over 2 years of coaching, there isn't much he hasn't seen at the top tables.

Joseph Fago

Joseph Fago, known as pigeonize, is a high-ranking cEDH player, deck brewer, and coach who has been in the scene since 2023. With a multitude of top cuts and wins, multiple TopDeck Invitational invites, and a habit of never sticking to one deck, he has a wide range of expertise. Storm is his specialty, but he has played and brewed nearly every style of deck in the format. He is best known for Ral, Rograkh/Thrasios, and Shang-Chi, which is where he can give the most insight. He can also help with politics and getting your opponents to make deals with you instead of someone else.

Dexter Idzikowski

Yo, I'm Dexter Idzikowski! I started grinding the format two years ago and have gained a reputation as one of the best turbo players in the US. I've had success in Michigan and nationally, placing highly at Platinum/Diamond events, reaching #1 in TopDeck's Elo rankings, and earning a 2026 Invitational invite. I mainly pilot Rograkh/Silas in tournaments, but I love brewing other archetypes and have had great success with Kinnan. My coaching is RogSi oriented, focusing on optimal sequencing, slick political play, and meta-specialized deckbuilding.

Zach Adler

Hey, I’m Zach Adler, also known as Snack. I won the 2025 TopDeck Invitational on Blue Farm, made Top 16 at the 2026 Invitational, and have won eight 60+ player tournaments piloting Rog Si, Rog Ishai, Rog Thras, Kinnan, and Blue Farm. Over the past year I’ve coached 70+ players. Every session is built around you: who you are as a player, where you want to go, and what’s holding you back. We’ll put your weaknesses on the table and turn them into specific steps you can take to improve. Want to get a feel for how I think about the game? Check out my YouTube channel, Bite Sized MTG.

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