Baldur’s Gate 3 is already a monumentally popular video game in the short time since its Aug. 4 release date. If you’re as hyped as we are to be diving into Larian Studios’ new blockbuster, then join us as we journey through Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate to find references and easter eggs galore for the first five or …
Tales of Middle-earth has proven to be a popular set — but could anyone have predicted that so many amazing cards would be so available at such a reasonable budget already? Kristen has some budget tips. Let me break down why you should pick up some of these fantastic budget cards from Tales of Middle-earth. They might not set you …
Everyone loves a good Full Art land, from the Ukiyo-e style of Neon Dynasty to the Dominaria United’s Stained Glass — or the classic Zendikar full arts that started it all. But what about the humble Basic land? Well, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing regular Basic lands, so let’s run through some of our favorites. We’d …
Commander Masters has reprinted a bunch of popular Commander cards, but the set also includes a whole host of Pauper cards. What’s more, a massive 41 of those cards are brand new to Pauper format thanks to downshifts from uncommon, and in some cases rare. The updated legality is available on MTGO 8/3 following maintenance, and the cards are legal …
Commander Masters brings with it four preconstructed Commander decks. The decks span four of the most popular archetypes: Slivers, Eldrazi, Enchantress and Superfriends. Each deck comes with 10 new cards, but what are the best highlights in each Commander precon? Pour a coffee and take a seat as we review what’s on offer. SLIVER SWARM First up, the Slivers deck. …
We love a good equipment Commander deck, and choosing the right gear for it is one thing — but what about the right support options? What are the best cards that synergize with equipment? Kristen has some suggestions that’ll really whet your stones. Equipment is great. It buffs your creatures, it’s flavorful and it sticks around for another creature to …
It’s very easy to reach for the classics: Swords to Plowshares, Anguished Unmaking, Toxic Deluge — but what do you take beyond those, or as a budget alternative? Let’s dig in to how to pick synergistic removal for Commander and not screw yourself over at the same time. It’s about the time of year again, and I don’t mean the …
It’s super frustrating to have your Commander removed over and over again, especially when it’s key to your deck’s strategy. Why not choose a Commander that’s hard to remove? Kristen shares her thoughts on what makes these resilient Commanders so popular. The best games of Commander are the ones with a healthy amount of interaction. That said, people don’t tend …
When you think of Fog effects, you think Turbofog. You think grindy, dull games. But do Fogs have a bad reputation and should you be playing one in Commander? Kristen has the lowdown. When you think of Magic, one of the core elements that comes to mind is combat. It’s where most of the decisions are made, and it’s where …
Green is a powerful and fun color to play in Commander. If you’re looking to enhance your collection and start building more green decks, this article is for you. Here are 20 essential green Commander cards – the cards you’ll be happy to add to any green deck. Green is often cited as the color that gets the biggest share …
