The idea of power levels in Commander is a point of contention for some Magic players. While I can definitely see the merit of being able to measure the relative power of your deck, a 1-10 scale is a somewhat nebulous rating system with a lot of...
Read moreJeskai decks often dabble with spellslinging, artifacts, or token production, and with 11 Commander precons in print, there’s some real competition within the color trio’s decks.
Read moreWhenever a Magic set gives us a new mechanic or a new card type, there’s always the question of whether that new element can be its own theme in Commander. Sagas now have enough history in MTG that they have their own dedicated commanders.
Read moreFans of roleplaying games are more than familiar with rogues of all kinds. Rogues in Magic are sly tricksters, likely to hang out with thieves, mercenaries, assassins, and other outlaws. Keep an eye on your coin purse. These party members aren’t...
Read moreGolgari decks often dip into graveyard and sacrifice synergies, though a few prominent creature types like squirrels and elves have been built into MTG’s Golgari precons.
Read moreThe full contents of the Avatar Commander Bundle haven’t even been revealed yet, and the price is already through the roof.
Read moreEnergy has been in Magic since Kaladesh in 2016, but we didn’t have a legendary creature who explicitly supported energy until the Fallout precons in 2024. Now that we have the commanders in two EDH precons plus enough support in Modern Horizons...
Read moreCompetitive EDH, or cEDH, is all about speed, consistency, and interaction, so let’s break down the top staples that show up across the strongest decks in the format.
Read more| Illustration by Greg Staples I’ll give you a hint about our topic today: They’re artifacts, they draw cards, and they’ve been receiving more and more support in newer Magic sets. Oh, you read the title and you already knew we were talking about...
Read moreThere are only a handful of commander decks where card draw isn’t simply an advantage and a way to get slightly ahead, but rather a key mechanic. Wheel strategies ultimately go for plays with absurd amounts of interaction, and you need to tailor...
Read moreVehicles are now considered a deciduous mechanic, which means we’re going to continue seeing them in new MTG sets as time goes on. So let’s take the temperature on who your vehicle commanders can be as of Modern Horizons 3, including some who you...
Read moreAre you looking to build a formidable Magic deck to beat your opponents at your next game night? Consider a Voltron deck that can bulk up one unkillable creature to take out your opponents in just a couple hits.
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