Multiplayer Magic has existed since the game’s inception, but it’s only relatively recent that we’ve seen the explosion of the Commander format as the most popular way to play with three or more players.
Read moreIt can be just as important to consider how fun a Magic deck is to play against as it is to play with. This is especially true if you’re trying to get friends into the game, since they aren’t likely going to enjoy getting bodied by an...
Read moreAs someone who enjoys fast-paced and combat-heavy Commander games, goad is one of my favorite mechanics. Since it forces players to attack, it ensures the game won’t turn into a long drawn-out war of attrition. Then there’s the bonus that goaded...
Read moreIn an address to Commander players everywhere, Gavin Verhey announced a few changes coming to Magic’s most popular format. In an attempt to create parity, the Commander Format Panel introduced the Bracket System – a gargantuan...
Read moreWe previously covered Deadpool, Trading Card’s financial mischief with The Master, Multiplied, which has gone from bulk to nearly $20 after Deadpool was spoiled. Master isn’t the only card that meshes with Deadpool, Trading Card...
Read moreWhat counts as “janky” in MTG? Looking at the origins of the word in African American slang, most dictionary etymologies guess it’s a version of “junky” from the ‘80s, but an interesting deeper dive suggests it might have started as a version of...
Read moreThere are many, many ways you can exploit the graveyard, including casting spells from it to using it as a source of card advantage. However you want to leverage your graveyard, there’s a commander for you.
Read moreMagic’s an expensive hobby. I mean, not collecting yachts and bidding in antique car auctions expensive, but still, it’s a game that can be tough on the average player’s wallet. Thankfully, many Commander players have embraced the casual nature...
Read moreAs the years march on, the public’s interest or awareness of some Commander deck themes tends to wax and wane. But there’s one theme that’s taken a back seat in recent years: the pillow fort.
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 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.
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