Grixis has seen eight precon Commander decks in the 15+ years that Magic’s been producing them. Luckily, these decks cover a variety of Grixis strategies and themes, showcasing the entirety of what these three colors can do together.
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 moreToday, I’m checking out the Selesnya precons to figure which are worth grabbing, and which deserve skipping. Expect tons of token-making and creature-based strategies here.
Read morePeople got an early look at a Commander-deck version of Tifa Lockhart from the upcoming Final Fantasy crossover, and it seems there’s some speculation on card surrounding the leak.
Read moreRollin’ die is mostly a mechanic seen in other board games like D&D, but as it happens, it’s also seen in Magic: The Gathering. Whether you’re triggering wild random effects, opening attractions, or just seeing how high you can roll...
Read moreWhile Magic has more than a few sanctioned formats, there’s no reason you shouldn’t make your own. That’s how Commander started, after all, and it’s a format that’s ripe for spinoffs that provide unique takes on a singleton format...
Read moreBuilding an entire deck that capitalizes on the political nature of Commander isn’t anything new, but we have seen a new influx of politics-minded Commander creatures in recent years. Can any of the old politics Commanders hold their own? Or have...
Read moreEven if she’s not out yet, Final Fantasy’s Y’shtola is becoming one of the most popular commanders – And she’s driving prices up as she does.
Read moreIt took a while, but the Everyone’s Invited Secret Lair Commander deck has been fully revealed, in all its changeling glory.
Read moreNow entirely in control of decision-making for Commander, WotC released its first real banlist changes to the format on Tuesday. Among the five cards converted to “Game Changer” status were a few banlist mainstays that WotC has...
Read moreCommander is the MTG format with one of the widest pools of cards out there, but with access to so many Magic cards it’s probably expected that some of them are problematic enough to be banned.
Read moreZurgo Stormrender combines token aggro with strong aristocrat potential to tap into virtually everything the Mardu wedge cares about. But does it have the strength to pull it off?
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