Winota is one of the most game-changing cards in Magic: The Gathering, thanks to its dominance across multiple formats. Today, we’re diving into what makes Winota such an explosive commander in EDH, and how top competitive players build around it...
Read moreI really like commanders that let you build in multiple directions. Esika, God of the Tree is one such commander. It’s an MDFC with two sides worth of value, but it’s also a 5-color commander that gives you access to any god you want. Why not go...
Read moreSuperfriends decks run a lot of different planeswalkers. The idea is that the deck relies on the versatility of various planeswalkers to get you out of any tight situation. Plenty also have powerful and game-ending abilities, meaning you have a...
Read moreOne of the most notable mechanics of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is discover, which functions like a “fixed” cascade. It’s a fantastically flavorful mechanic that captures the idea of exploration and the tangible rewards for working to expand your...
Read moreCommander quickly became Magic’s most popular format with its introduction more than a dozen years ago. It went from a homebrew idea to a format that receives constant support and attention from Wizards, for better and worse. Part of the appeal...
Read moreAnimar has competition, but it’s every bit as scary now as it was when it first released. We’ve got a +1/+1 counters build to maximize this commander’s cost reduction.
Read moreChinese Regional Championship competitor Li Hui might not have walked away with the trophy, but the deck they registered for the event is worth of your attention.
Read moreI’ve often wondered at the challenges of designing 4-color commanders and 5-color commanders. Once you surpass three colors, many legendary creatures seem to latch onto a key idea, then provide generically powerful support for it; Jodah, the...
Read moreI still remember my excitement when I first heard that Ixalan focused on dinosaurs. Let’s face it: dinosaurs are cool. Loads of kids and adults are fascinated with dinosaurs, and Jurassic Park is one of the most iconic movies of all time.
Read moreMagic’s The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth has introduced a tempting new mechanic, in the form of The One Ring enticing players into bearing its burden in exchange for power. Sauron, as the creator of the Rings of Power, surely deserves...
Read moreEdgar Markov has been a favorite commander ever since its first release in Commander 2017, and has arguably always held the crown as MTG’s best vampire commander.
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...
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