One 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 moreAnimar has competition, but it’s every bit as scary now as it was when it first released. We’ve got a +1/+1 counters build to maximize this commander’s cost reduction.
Read moreSpoiler season for Final Fantasy won’t formally begin for several more months, but that doesn’t stop random cards from showing up every now and then!
Read moreHow good are your EDH deckbuilding skills? If you’ve ever wanted to flex what you’ve got, Archidekt has a contest for you, and you might even walk away with some Cardsphere store credit!
Read moreWotC has announced the first two CommandFests of 2025. Will this be Commander Bracket’s first formal playtest?
Read moreI’ve often wondered at the challenges of designing 4-color commanders and 5-color commanders. Once you surpass three colors, many legendary creatures seem to latch onto a key idea, then provide generically powerful support for it; Jodah, the...
Read moreI still remember my excitement when I first heard that Ixalan focused on dinosaurs. Let’s face it: dinosaurs are cool. Loads of kids and adults are fascinated with dinosaurs, and Jurassic Park is one of the most iconic movies of all time.
Read moreMagic’s The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth has introduced a tempting new mechanic, in the form of The One Ring enticing players into bearing its burden in exchange for power. Sauron, as the creator of the Rings of Power, surely deserves...
Read moreI’ve always had a fondness for Nekusar, the Mindrazer. It’s among the best early commanders for new players because it has a clear game plan, with a handful of useful support cards. While many Nekusar decks draw from the same palette of cards...
Read moreWhat does our old friend Chatterfang, Squirrel General have to play with now? If you’re already a Chatterfang player, you’ll find a mix of classics you should already have and some newer cards that you may want to swap in.
Read moreMark Rosewater was recently asked if the number of Universes Beyond products coming out would affect how many legends we’ll see in in-universe sets. His answer: A simple yes.
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.
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