Picking a commander can be tricky. You need to figure out what kind of strategy you want to play, how expensive and powerful you want your deck to be, and what colors you want to play in the first place. Today I showcase the Ravnica guild 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 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 moreIn the ever-evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering, players are always on the lookout for the most powerful and synergistic commanders to lead their decks. However, not all commanders rise to the occasion, and some fall significantly short of...
Read moreMost decks need creatures to win, and creatures usually need power to matter. But some decks aren’t satisfied unless they can use that power to their advantage.
Read moreThere goes that silly Jace Beleren again, fracturing reality and whatnot. Reality Fracture has exactly one Commander precon to get its point across, and boy does it succeed.
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 morePauper has spread its budget-friendly deck building to Commander in the form of Pauper Commander, the commons-only casual format designed to capture the essence of multiplayer Commander games on a budget!
Read moreHeavenly Inferno is one of the five original Commander precons, a Mardu deck centered on Kaalia of the Vast. It does not hold up by today’s standards, but a small overhaul can help catch it up to speed.
Read moreOozes propagating into tokens is one of the hallmarks of the creature type, so it’s only natural that an ooze commander like Uugguu would reflect that.
Read moreA planeswalker as a commander fundamentally changes the way you and your opponents have to engage with a typical game of Commander.
Read moreI can’t think of a more mysterious, deadly, and interesting creature type than the mythical Praetors of Phyrexia. But the Phyrexian Praetors are more than just cardboard. They have a unique storyline that’s fully fleshed out, have detailed...
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