The Abzan Armor precon, helmed by Felothar the Steadfast, seeks to bash its opponents with high-toughness creatures while forming an impenetrable defense. But can this precon live up to these lofty ideals? And how can we support the Abzan as they...
Read moreMagic’s Lord of the Rings crossover offers lots of exciting deck techs to dive into. The set has plenty of exciting commanders that let you bring your favorite LotR characters to the battlefield.
Read moreToday, I want to upgrade the Mardu Surge deck that’s led into battle by Zurgo Stormrender, which promises to be an aggressive deck and showcases the mobilize mechanic. Can it hold up to that promise, and how can we make it better?
Read moreToday, I’m taking a look at the Jeskai Striker deck helmed by Shiko and Narset, Unified and featuring the brand-new flurry mechanic. It promises to be a spellslinger deck, but will it be any good? And how can we make it better?
Read moreRebels in Magic have a distinct mechanical identity that popped up more than 25 years ago before getting a brief resurgence with Phyrexia: All Will Be One. But what’s the difference, and what did those classic cards do? Let’s find out.
Read moreOne of the most notable mechanics of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is discover, which functions like a “fixed” cascade. It’s a fantastically flavorful mechanic that captures the idea of exploration and the tangible rewards for working to expand your...
Read moreI’ve often wondered at the challenges of designing 4-color commanders and 5-color commanders. Once you surpass three colors, many legendary creatures seem to latch onto a key idea, then provide generically powerful support for it; Jodah, the...
Read moreI’ve always had a fondness for Nekusar, the Mindrazer. It’s among the best early commanders for new players because it has a clear game plan, with a handful of useful support cards. While many Nekusar decks draw from the same palette of cards...
Read moreProxies 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...
Read moreWotC 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...
Read moreMultiverse-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.”
Read moreAlongside 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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