The Streets of New Capenna commander precons didn’t really stand out to me all that much when they came out. In truth, now that there are Commander precons every few months as opposed to once a year, they’ve become a lot less exciting than they...
Read moreThe Commander format’s biggest strength is, in my humble opinion, the freedom it gives players to build decks they’d otherwise never consider playing. In a casual game, you can break out a 100-card pile of jank and still have a good time, even if...
Read moreSaproling creature tokens have been a hallmark of green creature decks in Commander since the format’s first official release. Since then, a lineage of saproling-focused commanders have hit the command zones of countless players, going wide and...
Read moreWhile multiple planeswalkers can be used as a commander, not all of them have the rule text that enables them to be run as your trusty leaders. Still, some exceptions like Grist, the Hunger Tide can be used as if it were a creature since its...
Read moreExplorer is a fun format that’s currently only available on MTGA. Today I’m going to show you 10 different decks that don’t need as many rare wildcards to be great.
Read moreAre you ready for some spellslinging? [REPLACE CARD]Riku of Two Reflections[/REPLACE] definitely is! Originally printed in Commander 2011, Riku of Two Reflections was reprinted nine years later in Double Masters.
Read moreThe Twelfth Doctor isn’t blowing the doors off the TARDIS in terms of popularity as a commander, but that’s because no one’s tried the right angle yet. This version uses a combination of creatures, disruption from card theft, acceleration...
Read moreCodie, Vociferous Codex is a commander that allows players to win quickly and play all the colors you want. It’s not a straightforward commander to play though, and there’s a lot to learn and master if you want to get good at playing it. We’ll be...
Read moreThe Sixth Doctor was, at the time, the least popular Doctor, who traveled through time and space in “a rather bombastic manner, from his overly eccentric wardrobe, to his over-the-top performance at nearly every turn.” This characterization...
Read moreThe Tenth Doctor is arguably the most popular incarnation of the doctor, very well represented by David Tennant. He was the main actor in the show for three whole seasons, and naturally was portrayed very carefully by MTG designers. His MTG card...
Read moreGreek mythology has had a large impact on Magic. The influences spread beyond Theros, the plane directly inspired by Greek myths. We can see it in the creatures, the gorgons of Ravnica, and the minotaurs of Amonkhet.
Read moreInnistrad’s spooky gothic horror vibes not only make the setting visually appealing, they open up interesting design space. How do you make game mechanics that not only feel flavorful within the world but also work in the game itself?
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