That’s Sir Shroofus Sproutsire to you! We’ve been playing with Saproling tokens for years, but Foundations Jumpstart gave us our first actual sap creature card. How good is this card as a commander, though? The Shroofus in the pudding.
Read moreAggro commander decks have a special slot in Magic’s deck 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 time for a fresh set, new mechanics, and a massive dump of legendary creatures jostling for a spot in our command zone. Aetherdrift has spawned a host of death race-themed commanders, with a particular focus on a cycle of 10 gold...
Read moreYes, Commander players, the drought is over, and we’re back to the cycle of endless precons, this time with a duo of decks from Aetherdrift. This “death race” set takes place across three distinct MTG planes, and each Commander deck focuses on...
Read moreEnergy keeps creeping back into Commander. Does moving to a Temur commander with Living Energy simplify things? How are we going to use green, one of the star colors of the Kaladesh block, to add to the winning formula?
Read moreThe Eternal Might precon wants to loot and discard and buff its zombie hordes, and it’s remarkably concise when doing so. Being a typal deck works in this precon’s favor as it leaves room for less fluff.
Read moreGroup hug is a strategy that can really only exist in Commander. It takes the political side of this multiplayer format and gives it shape in the form of an entire archetype, supported by years of cards that looked terrible in 1v1 MTG formats...
Read moreDeathtouch and poison counters collide in this super fun, budget-friendly Fynn, the Fangbearer Commander deck!
Read moreHow many instants should you play in your Commander deck? We’ll start with what’s considered the standard, then move through which factors you should consider based on your deck.
Read more| Illustration by Filip Burburan If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to plunge your opponents into the snake pit from Indiana Jones and watch them succumb to a million scaly, squirming friends, your Temur commander of choice should be ...
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 moreIf you’re looking to start playing Magic or want to introduce someone to the game through Commander, you need the right decks to do it with. Start with decks that are easy to understand but also have some hints of more complexity so they can work...
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