Double-faced commanders in are legendary cards that have two sides, each with its own abilities. These commanders give you more flexibility during a game and often let you switch strategies mid-match.
Read moreLike any fantasy universe, Magic has its fair share of big baddies across the Multiverse. Phyrexians. Slivers. Birds. But none are as horrifying (or as wiggly) as the Lovecraftian Eldrazi creatures. They’re a fan favorite race of tentacle...
Read moreYou’re gonna want to be on the look out for this insane new card, because it will destroy you if you’re not careful. This big bad wolf is the real deal, and it may just be the next big thing.
Read moreEveryone likes vanilla, but what about vanilla creatures? What if I told you there was a commander that let you play as many vanilla creatures as you wanted, and was actually good?
Read moreWhat happens when we get into commanders that support multiple creature types, and which ones play the balancing act best?
Read moreI love ramping. It’s my second favorite thing to do in Magic after drawing cards. Across the formats, ramping comes in all shapes and sizes. From the unassuming Enjoy the Kokomo approach to Magic: Get there fast and then we’ll take it slow. We...
Read moreMagic’s assassin commanders were fairly limited to a few typal options in Dimir (UB) and a certain Mardu (WRB) monarch once upon a time, but Assassin’s Creed gave us a lot of legendary assassins for our command zone.
Read moreThere are over 150 Commander precons with unique playstyles, advantages, and color identities. Let’s take a focused look at Jund’s slice of the precon pie.
Read moreLieutenants in MTG work as partners for your commander, giving you extra abilities if your legend(s) of choice is in play.
Read moreWhat’s up with Magic: The Gathering an broken otters? The latest is Tolabow, Loch Rascal, which has people arguing over how the card even works.
Read moreIt’s safe to say that Commander has absolutely exploded in recent years: it’s now the most popular format by a long shot! I’ve combed the cards to select a bunch of commanders from the last half-dozen sets or so that I think are worthy of your...
Read moreThe Hobbit will soon be upon us, so it’s good to know what all the archetypes in the set will be all about! Dwarves and elves and goblins, oh my! There are plenty of new mechanics and fun cards we’ve seen so far, with plenty more to...
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