For many fans, the Final Fantasy decks are their first foray into the Magic space. Parsing them can be overwhelming, but I hope to shine some light on this struggle with my upgrade guide for the Revival Trance deck, commanded by Terra, Herald of...
Read moreIt’s very easy to make mistakes in Commander, moreso than any other MTG format. Becoming a better player isn’t about never making mistakes, it’s about recognizing the mistakes you’re making and learning from them.
Read more| Illustration by Nijihayashi The Final Fantasy Magic set promises to bring loads and loads of new players to the game, so its Commander precons are some of the most important we’re going to see in a while. They need to be functional so that the...
Read moreWhen 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 moreWhile Final Fantasy offers something for everyone, Vivi has ignited interest in competitive Commander circles. Its spell-slinging synergy, built-in burn, and scalable mana generation make Vivi a standout option for high-powered tables.
Read moreOne Commander I’ve been interested in since it was spoiled is Y’shtola, Night’s Blessed, the face commander of the Scions & Spellcraft precon. Today, I’m upgrading the precon to bring out the best in this lovely spellslinger commander!
Read moreFinal Fantasy brings a group of precons focused on individual Final Fantasy games. Final Fantasy VII gets its own deck, and it’s a Naya precon featuring popular FF characters like Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith.
Read more| Illustration by Raymond Swanland Winning in Magic: The Gathering can be as simple as having the creature with the highest power, but as most of us know, just swinging with the biggest thing on the table doesn’t guarantee victory. Still, there...
Read moreLet’s talk 2-drops. Commanders you can reliably get out early are great, and if they have some power in 2-color synergies, so much the better.
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 moreAs someone who enjoys fast-paced and combat-heavy Commander games, goad is one of my favorite mechanics. Since it forces players to attack, it ensures the game won’t turn into a long drawn-out war of attrition. Then there’s the bonus that goaded...
Read moreToday, I’m checking out the Selesnya precons to figure which are worth grabbing, and which deserve skipping. Expect tons of token-making and creature-based strategies here.
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