Commander Format Panel member Kristen Gregory talks about the decks she’s built, taken apart, and upgraded through the year. How many will make the cut for a new year of Commander? Last year I put up a second “Class of” article, with 2023’s graduates. I had a lot of fun with it, so let’s run it back. You can check …
We all love brewing new decks, but sometimes the process can be less fun when you can’t seem to make the cuts you need to make. Here are 5 ways to cut cards easier when you’re building a new Commander deck. HOW TO CUT CARDS IN A COMMANDER DECK Commander can feel like a boundless and easy experience compared to …
All of the Commanders in today’s article bring something satisfying and unique to the table. They have really interesting text boxes, which makes them really bloody cool. Here are the Top 10 Coolest Commanders of 2024. “Cool”. What is it? Well, it’s entirely subjective, I can tell you that. There’s no two people in the world who would come up …
As the year heads to a close, Kristen looks back at the year’s new Commander offerings, and shares a countdown of the Top 20 Commander Cards of 2024. Did your faves make the cut? 2024 has been a heck of a year for Magic, and by extension, for Commander. This year we got 2059 new cards legal in the format, …
As 2024 comes to a close, Kristen takes stock of the year’s sets. Was Foundations the best Magic set of the year? It was a big year for Magic in 2024, and we experienced a slew of products, whether Standard-legal, or legal for Modern or Commander. In total, we saw five sets enter Standard: There were also five more “major” …
Auras seem to be getting better all the time, and it’s largely due to the lack of boardwipes at many Commander tables. When tables begin to look more battlecruiser style, Auras can pack a punch for their low investment. Here are some of the better options worth considering. I love a good Aura in Commander, and just recently, I’ve been …
Innistrad has to be one of my all-time favorite planes in Magic. The mix of gothic horror, the sublime, and the introduction of eldritch horror later on was all right up my street. Innistrad also has a whole host of great Commanders to try, and this week, we’ll look at some underrated and underplayed options. Previous entries have looked at …
Playing a Combo deck in Commander is a surefire way to have a strong win condition and win games. However, it can sometimes feel unfulfilling. Why can playing Combo in Commander feel a bit boring? Kristen is here with her thoughts. There are many different decks in Magic, from classic Jund to Lantern Control. If we boil down these decks …
Protection in Commander is mostly on instants, or rattlesnake effects. It’s used to protect creatures or other nonland permanents from targeted removal spells or damage-based wraths. It wins games by allowing a creature to continue a lethal attack or perform a combo kill. That does win games, sure, but that’s not what I wanted to talk about today. Today I’d …
Foundations prerelease is November 8, and I know I can’t wait to play some Limited. I’m also really hyped to see what’s new in the set for Commander, too. If you want to catch up on the new cards and figure out what to grab for your decks, then our Commander Set Review for Foundations is right up your alley. …
