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HomeAuthor page: A.L. Walser

Author page: A.L. Walser

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Proxy Acceptance Has Increased Dramatically in Magic Recently – Here’s Why

Proxy Acceptance Has Increased Dramatically in Magic Recently – Here’s Why

A.L. Walser February 26, 2025 MTG Cards, MTG Community

Proxies have become ever-more common with the rise of Commander as the most popular Magic format. Players use proxies to sub in a few cards, or they even proxy entire decks. With Commander’s ever-growing influence over MTG, I bet you’ve played...

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Collecting
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The 29 Best Discard Commanders in Magic Ranked

The 29 Best Discard Commanders in Magic Ranked

A.L. Walser February 22, 2025 Collecting, Commander, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

Anybody who’s been on the business end of a Thoughtseize or Liliana of the Veil understands how powerful discard effects can be. Like countermagic, they offer an alternate route of resource denial that strips your opponents of cards before they...

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The 36 Best Life Loss Cards in Magic Ranked

The 36 Best Life Loss Cards in Magic Ranked

A.L. Walser February 19, 2025 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

Life totals are rather important in Magic as they determine when the game ends—unless someone’s running alternate win conditions, at least. It’s critical to have ways to attack the life total in any Magic deck so that you can win the game.

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Commander
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Kaalia of the Vast Commander Deck Guide

Kaalia of the Vast Commander Deck Guide

A.L. Walser February 19, 2025 Commander, MTG Decks, Strategy

WotC has serenaded us with endless new commanders over the past couple of years with game-warping abilities that push the limits of what Magic cards can reasonably do. Kaalia of the Vast looks tame in comparison, but don’t make the mistake...

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Collecting
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All 25 Desparked Planeswalkers in Magic Ranked

All 25 Desparked Planeswalkers in Magic Ranked

A.L. Walser February 13, 2025 Collecting, MTG Cards, MTG Story

Multiverse-altering events are often exciting, especially when they creep into card design. One such story shift occurred after March of the Machine concluded the New Phyrexia storyline, birthing a series of “desparked planeswalkers.”

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The Top 8 Proxies for Magic

The Top 8 Proxies for Magic

A.L. Walser February 11, 2025 MTG Cards, Review

Alongside the growth of Commander as Magic’s most popular casual format, the number of players playing proxies is on the rise. While not legal for sanctioned play, proxies are overall beneficial to Magic in terms of making the game more...

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Collecting
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The 40 Best Blue Cards in Magic Ranked

The 40 Best Blue Cards in Magic Ranked

A.L. Walser February 10, 2025 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

When a good blue player sits down at the table, they’ve got the game in the palm of their hand and everything that happens does so because they allow it. With these cards, you can become the master of your tables.

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Collecting
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The 50 Best Edict Effects in Magic Ranked

The 50 Best Edict Effects in Magic Ranked

A.L. Walser February 6, 2025 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

Edicts are a classic form of removal dating back to Diabolic Edict. It’s a powerful form of interaction that circumvents several defensive abilities and can ruin strategies like Voltron that depend on a single large creature. But which of these...

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Collecting
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The 45 Best Aggro Commanders in Magic Ranked

The 45 Best Aggro Commanders in Magic Ranked

A.L. Walser February 4, 2025 Collecting, Commander, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

Aggro commander decks have a special slot in Magic’s deck archetype arsenal. No matter what it takes, they want to win the game as quickly as possible whether it’s via normal combat damage, commander damage, or non-combat drain effects reducing...

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Cube
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The 32 Best Aetherdrift Cube Cards in Magic Ranked

The 32 Best Aetherdrift Cube Cards in Magic Ranked

A.L. Walser February 3, 2025 Cube, MTG Cards

Aetherdrift is especially exciting because it brings a burst of brand-new vehicles, a card type that pops up occasionally, but rarely in such numbers. Which DFT cards deserve a slot in your Cube, and what can they do?

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Collecting
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Rankings for All 37 Aetherdrift Commanders

Rankings for All 37 Aetherdrift Commanders

A.L. Walser February 3, 2025 Collecting, Commander, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

It’s time for a fresh set, new mechanics, and a massive dump of legendary creatures jostling for a spot in our command zone. Aetherdrift has spawned a host of death race-themed commanders, with a particular focus on a cycle of 10 gold...

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MTG Cards
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Historic Cards, Spells, and Permanents in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards

Historic Cards, Spells, and Permanents in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards

A.L. Walser January 28, 2025 MTG Cards, MTG Rules

As a game that’s been around for 30 years, Magic has plenty of historic moments. Sets that rose in infamy for being utterly broken (looking at you, Mirrodin), or moments between players that have gone down in history.

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