Lands tend to be the bland side of Magic, a way to get to the fun part of slamming down creatures and raining instants and sorceries upon our enemies. But then we have utility lands: lands that do something else, which can go from making more...
Read moreMagic’s an expensive hobby. I mean, not collecting yachts and bidding in antique car auctions expensive, but still, it’s a game that can be tough on the average player’s wallet. Thankfully, many Commander players have embraced the casual nature...
Read moreI really like commanders that let you build in multiple directions. Esika, God of the Tree is one such commander. It’s an MDFC with two sides worth of value, but it’s also a 5-color commander that gives you access to any god you want. Why not go...
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 moreAs the years march on, the public’s interest or awareness of some Commander deck themes tends to wax and wane. But there’s one theme that’s taken a back seat in recent years: the pillow fort.
Read moreWith Aetherdrift, we’ve got some nice new legendary vanilla creatures as well as new incentives to play vanilla creatures. That, coupled with a few vanilla legends that MTG already has, make for a fine ranking.
Read moreSome of Magic’s most busted cards rely on the graveyard, so building around self-mill gets you off to a strong start, especially in Commander, where games go long. But which commander should lead your graveyard-centric strategy?
Read moreSuperfriends decks run a lot of different planeswalkers. The idea is that the deck relies on the versatility of various planeswalkers to get you out of any tight situation. Plenty also have powerful and game-ending abilities, meaning you have a...
Read moreOne 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 moreCommander quickly became Magic’s most popular format with its introduction more than a dozen years ago. It went from a homebrew idea to a format that receives constant support and attention from Wizards, for better and worse. Part of the appeal...
Read moreOne thing that helps keep Magic fun is remembering that you don’t always have to build a deck that aims to win. In fact, sometimes building a deck that’s purposely bad in a funny way can be a lot more enjoyable than just trying to win all the...
Read moreMany players find an affinity to one of the five colors because it suits their playstyle or the flavor they love. Picking a mono-color commander is one of the best ways to get to the heart of what your favorite color does and show it off to your...
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