When it comes to Commander, having answers for the whole board can be tricky, but it’s absolutely essential. With three opponents and a wide variety of threats, you need removal that’s not just efficient, but also versatile, scalable, and...
Read moreLands commanders come in a variety of different styles and color identities. Some are good at getting you extra lands, while others reward you for playing lands. Still others have more unique interactions with lands, like turning them into...
Read more“Archetype” is a somewhat nebulous term in Magic. Most players understand what “control” or “aggro” means, but terms like “aristocrats,” “group slug,” and “superfriends” aren’t immediately obvious to newer players. Today I compile a...
Read moreOne of Commander’s unique rules is the default starting life total. While most players are used to dropping their opponent’s life from 20 to zero, Commander games start you off at 40 life. Doubling your starting life total doesn’t...
Read moreGrixis has seen eight precon Commander decks in the 15+ years that Magic’s been producing them. Luckily, these decks cover a variety of Grixis strategies and themes, showcasing the entirety of what these three colors can do together.
Read moreTokens are one of the best strategies in Magic. You get to swarm the board with more creatures than your opponents can keep up with and rush them down with an army that’s too big for your playmat to contain.
Read moreLegendary warriors provide huge attacking, typal, and thematic support for your Commander decks. From the famous names of MTG like Ajani to warriors in the Universes Beyond like Marneus Calgar, all of these generals can be great leaders of your...
Read moreThe Wizard of Barge Goblin Storm deck was one of the most popular Secret Lairs ever. Here are nine cards that take it to the next level.
Read moreExpensive commanders have to do a lot to compete with leaner legends, but you won’t be surprised to find some of the best and most popular commanders ever printed among the top 6-mana commanders.
Read moreWarriors are more fun. Soldiers are organized and disciplined and part of a hierarchy, working together toward a common goal that dwarfs each person’s significance. Still, there are some really interesting soldier decks and soldier commanders in...
Read moreAggro Commander decks have a special slot in Magic’s 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...
Read moreIt’s way easier to talk about overrated commanders than underrated ones, but hopefully we can turn you on to your next favorite legend.
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