Superfriends 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 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 moreEmperor is a six-player MTG format perfect for large groups of players. But how does it work? Do you need EDH decks for Emperor? And most importantly, will it be a good time for your playgroup?
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 moreI’ve always had a fondness for Nekusar, the Mindrazer. It’s among the best early commanders for new players because it has a clear game plan, with a handful of useful support cards. While many Nekusar decks draw from the same palette of cards...
Read moreWhat does our old friend Chatterfang, Squirrel General have to play with now? If you’re already a Chatterfang player, you’ll find a mix of classics you should already have and some newer cards that you may want to swap in.
Read moreGreetings planeswalkers! We’ve had about a solid week to draft Aetherdrift now, and there’s another Arena Direct (and an Open afterwards) fast approaching. It’s high time for my Aetherdrift Ultimate Draft Guide, which will hopefully lead you to...
Read moreThe tips I’m presenting today won’t help you pocket a fancy near-mint judge promo Gaea’s Cradle, but they just might get you playing a new budget Commander deck by the time your next Friday Night Magic rolls around. Let’s jump right in!
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