Boardwipes are a great way to reset the board in Commander. They stop one or more players running away with the game, and they give you a chance to catch up. While it can feel frustrating to have your board wiped a way, they’re a necessary part of the format – otherwise we’d just be playing four player solitaire. So …
Building Gifts Ungiven Piles in Commander
Gifts Ungiven has recently been unbanned in Commander, so it’s high time we cover how to play with the card. Today we’ll look at covering how many cards to search for, what types of cards to find, and powerful combo lines – including what’s available in cEDH. GIFTS UNGIVEN Gifts Ungiven is an instant speed tutor effect. You can search …
Beginner Tips for Playing Combo in Commander
Playing a Combo deck in Commander can be a daunting choice for beginners. Combo decks are generally seen as more competitive, more fragile, and requiring a deeper well of gameplay know-how to pull off. If you’re wanting to have a go at playing a Combo deck in Commander for the first time – or you just want a few tips …
Commander Brackets Beta Update – Unbans, Game Changer Swaps and More!
The Commander Bracket System was updated today, April 22, in an article from Gavin Verhey. Five cards have been unbanned, including Coalition Victory and Gifts Ungiven, and the Game Changer list has seen two cards removed and eighteen cards added to the list. The update adds a lot more guidance on the brackets system, too. Kristen breaks it down. In …
Does Tarkir: Dragonstorm Save In-Universe Magic Sets?
It’s a Saturday afternoon, and the warm English spring sun is lighting up the room in the kinda way you have to shut the curtains if you want to play a video game. I’ve just picked up and eaten lunch, after a morning outside, and I’m finishing the dishes. In the background, Luis Scott Vargas is discussing his Sealed pool …
Five Best Magic Sets for New Commander Players in 2025
So, you want to play Magic: the Gathering? You want to play Commander? Well, you have good taste — it’s an enduringly popular way to play. Commander is the format that lets you unleash your creativity, play with your favorites, and enjoy a relaxed and casual group experience, whether with friends or across the table at your Local Games Store. …
Top 20 Iconic Dragons in Magic
We love a good nostalgic countdown here at Card Kingdom, so here’s our run through of the most iconic Dragons. Each Dragons on this list is chosen for its power, popularity, impact in competitive formats, and enduring appeal. Did we get all of your favorites? 20. THUNDERMAW HELLKITE Limited all-star Thundermaw Hellkite reminds us how big a tempo swing Dragons …
5 Underrated Dragon Typal Commanders
Dragons are the most popular creature type in Commander. They beat out Elves, Zombies and Vampires to the top spot. While the most popular decks tend to be the likes of The Ur-Dragon, Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm, or Tiamat, there are a bunch of interesting options to try if you’re wanting something a bit more unique. Here are five underrated Dragon …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Set Review
Tarkir Dragonstorm prerelease is April 4, and the set releases April 11. This phenomenal revisit to Tarkir is sure to please old and new fans alike. It’s time to do a Commander Set Review for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. You can find other recent Commander set reviews here: The Commander Set Review this time is structured a little differently. As usual, I’m …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Abzan Armor Precon Upgrade & Review
Abzan Armor is the green white and black precon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. It features creatures with high toughness, creatures with defender, and leveraging those blockers by granting them the ability to attack. Your army of walls and other slow moving behemoths can then apply high damage due to their aggressively costed high toughness, while Felothar draws you a fresh hand …