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9 Critical Tips for Building a Better Commander Deck

9 Critical Tips for Building a Better Commander Deck

A.L. Walser 22 hours ago Commander, Deckbuilding, Strategy

As a more socially-forward format compared to competitive formats like Modern and Legacy, EDH is the place to let your creativity as a player shine. But maybe your brew isnโ€™t doing what you want. Iโ€™ve got tips to help with just that.

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Commander
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12 Great Budget cEDH Decks to Try Next (June 2026)

12 Great Budget cEDH Decks to Try Next (June 2026)

Pedro Furtado (djorso) 4 days ago Commander, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards, Strategy

โ€œBudgetโ€ is mostly about working around the incredibly expensive cards like original dual lands and fast mana options, and decks can still operate without those, though at the cost of deck efficiency.

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Commander
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[Guide] 5 Important Draft Tips for Commander Drafts

[Guide] 5 Important Draft Tips for Commander Drafts

Bryan Hohns (Veveil) 9 days ago Commander, Deckbuilding, Draft, Strategy

Greetings planeswalkers! Today will be a quick dive into Commander drafting, should you ever want to revisit any of the Limited sets designed specifically for drafting in multiplayer pods!

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Modern
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7 Awesome Budget Modern Decks to Try Out Now

7 Awesome Budget Modern Decks to Try Out Now

Andrew Quinn 18 days ago Modern, MTG Decks, Strategy

Modern has recently become increasingly difficult for many players to get into with the best cards increasing in price across the board. Iโ€™m going to provide you with some options for jumping into Modern with a small budget.

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MTG Cards
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Evoke in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards

Evoke in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards

Jeff Nabors 22 days ago MTG Cards, MTG Rules, Strategy

I started playing Magic right around the tail end of the Lorwyn/Shadowmoor block. Lorwyn also came with a lot of mechanics, way more than we see in current Standard sets. Tribal themes, champions, clash, changelings, hideaway, and the topic of...

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Commander
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Prismari, the Inspiration Commander Deck Guide

Prismari, the Inspiration Commander Deck Guide

Pedro Furtado (djorso) 25 days ago Commander, MTG Decks, Strategy

Prismari, the Inspiration gives the notoriously broken storm mechanic to all your instants and sorceries. What could possibly go wrong?

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Commander
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The 43 Best Izzet Commanders Ranked

The 43 Best Izzet Commanders Ranked

A.L. Walser 25 days ago Commander, MTG Cards, Strategy

Izzet is all about drawing cards, playing big spells, and having the right interaction at the right time. Iโ€™ll be discussing why you should play Izzet, who you should pick as your commander, and offer a sample decklist to inspire you to get...

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MTG Arena
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The Ultimate Guide to Drafting on MTG Arena

The Ultimate Guide to Drafting on MTG Arena

Niels van der Vlugt 28 days ago MTG Arena, Strategy

We cover everything, from what Limited and drafting are, to tips on how to build a Draft deck on Arena, to our own personal tricks and sources. You’ll learn how to use our MTG Arena helper, Arena Tutor, to get better at Draft. This guide...

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Deckbuilding
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The Ultimate Guide to Secrets of Strixhaven Draft

The Ultimate Guide to Secrets of Strixhaven Draft

Bryan Hohns (Veveil) May 5, 2026 Deckbuilding, Draft, Limited, Strategy

With a few weeks of the format under our belt, it’s time to explore Secrets of Strixhaven Draft and break down the mechanics, best commons/uncommons, and bombs from the set.

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Draft
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The Ultimate Guide to Contender Drafts on MTG Arena

The Ultimate Guide to Contender Drafts on MTG Arena

Pedro Furtado (djorso) April 30, 2026 Draft, MTG Formats, Strategy

MTG Arena introduced a new high-risk, high-reward Draft alternative, though it was short-lived for Secrets of Strixhaven. How do Contender Drafts work, and are they worth your precious gems?

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Commander
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How Many Lands Should You Really Play in Commander?

How Many Lands Should You Really Play in Commander?

Alex Barker April 30, 2026 Commander, Strategy

Lands in Commander decks can be a difficult piece to refine when deckbuilding, but it doesnโ€™t have to be. A little bit of insight into how your deck wants to play can greatly influence your land count.

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Commander
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Killian, Decisive Mentor Commander Deck Guide

Killian, Decisive Mentor Commander Deck Guide

alexis April 22, 2026 Commander, MTG Decks, Strategy

The Silverquill Influence precon had a subtheme that bribed your opponents so that they wouldnโ€™t touch you, but Killian, Decisive Mentor works just as well when you focus more on auras and build up a threat of your own.

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