“Archetype” is a somewhat nebulous term in Magic. Most players understand what “control” or “aggro” means, but terms like “aristocrats,” “group slug,” and “superfriends” aren’t immediately obvious to newer players. Today I compile a...
Read moreGrixis 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 moreThanos, along with Ant-Man and Shang-Chi, is revealed! The Mad Titan himself couldn’t wait for the reveal stream to happen, so he did it himself. This card is busted, and so are the other two!
Read moreFree counterspells are cracked in every format, and that’s no exaggeration. Wizards thinks they might be too strong for this Commander variant.
Read moreTokens are one of the best strategies in Magic. You get to swarm the board with more creatures than your opponents can keep up with and rush them down with an army that’s too big for your playmat to contain.
Read moreLegendary warriors provide huge attacking, typal, and thematic support for your Commander decks. From the famous names of MTG like Ajani to warriors in the Universes Beyond like Marneus Calgar, all of these generals can be great leaders of your...
Read moreYet another leak has hit! This one is a super exciting new version of Iron Man that is sure to send Commander players scrambling.
Read moreExpensive commanders have to do a lot to compete with leaner legends, but you won’t be surprised to find some of the best and most popular commanders ever printed among the top 6-mana commanders.
Read moreWarriors are more fun. Soldiers are organized and disciplined and part of a hierarchy, working together toward a common goal that dwarfs each person’s significance. Still, there are some really interesting soldier decks and soldier commanders in...
Read moreAggro Commander decks have a special slot in Magic’s archetype arsenal. No matter what it takes, they want to win the game as quickly as possible whether it’s via normal combat damage, commander damage, or non-combat drain effects reducing...
Read moreIt’s way easier to talk about overrated commanders than underrated ones, but hopefully we can turn you on to your next favorite legend.
Read moreArtifact precons have all the same weaknesses of normal Commander precons, but some truly interesting commanders have come from these decks and there’s good play to be had if you look for it.
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