One of Commander’s unique rules is the default starting life total. While most players are used to dropping their opponent’s life from 20 to zero, Commander games start you off at 40 life. Doubling your starting life total doesn’t...
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...
Read moreAetherdrift introduced many legendary creatures to brew around and have fun with. One that really stands out is Captain Howler, Sea Scourge, an Izzet commander who’s all about discard effects to make every loot count.
Read moreKetramose, the New Dawn is stirring the Commander community as one of the more interesting and flexible Aetherdrift commanders to build around. Some players are even seeing cEDH potential, or Pioneer/Modern competitive potential in this one.
Read moreAetherdrift introduced a wide variety of new legendary creatures for Commander, and today, I’ll dive into one of the strongest options that aims to compete at the top of multiplayer tables. I’m talking about Hashaton, Scarab’s...
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 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 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 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 moreThe Commander Format Panel is a group of community members with the mandate to help Wizards of the Coast manage Commander. Per Wizards’ announcement introducing the Commander Format Panel, it functions similarly to the Pauper Format Panel, who...
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