Today I want to talk about the Commander Bracket System, and one of the as-of-yet most debated about parts: the difference between Bracket 3 and 4. The throughline here is the question “Should you always tutor in Bracket 4 Commander games?” BRACKET 4 COMMANDER First up, let’s talk about Bracket 4 Commander. Currently, Bracket 4 is the highest power version …
2025 gave us some really cool Commander designs. Today’s article covers 10 of the Coolest New Commanders of 2025. If you’re looking for some last minute inspiration, we’ve got you. HONORABLE MENTION First, we have to get an honorable mention out of the way: Joshua, Phoenix’s Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire. Joshua is probably my favorite Commander of the …
Not all Magic cards are created equally. Here are some of the rarest and most sought-after cards of 2025. All prices correct at time of publication. THE MOST EXPENSIVE MAGIC CARDS OF 2025 10. MAGIC SPOTLIGHT: MODERN KALDRA COMPLEAT Worth a heady $139.99, the Magic Spotlight: Modern series Kaldra Compleat was handed out at the event in Utrecht, Netherlands, in …
When you think about Avatar and Firebending, you might think of Iroh. However it’s Iroas, not Iroh, that I want to talk about today. I’d argue he’s a pretty slept on Boros Commander, and Firebending only makes him stronger. IROAS, GOD OF VICTORY Iroas is a chunky 7/4 Indestructible for four mana. He also gives your creatures Menace, and stops …
Sun Titan turned 15 this year, and despite its age, it’s still a fantastic card. Sun Titan is truly the sun that never sets, and we’re all still playing the hell out of it. SUN TITAN: CORE POWER Sun Titan was first printed in Magic 2011, back when Core sets were a thing each year. It was part of a …
Some Universes Beyond sets fit better than others. What makes Avatar: the Last Airbender slot into the upper echelon of Magic tie-in sets, and why does it feel so natural? As someone completely unfamiliar with the franchise, Kristen takes us through her thoughts. I can sum up for you in a short paragraph how familiar I am with Avatar. I …
It’s time to get stuck into Avatar: The Last Airbender, the latest Magic set, which releases on November 21. It’s a big set, and there’s lots to talk about. You can find other recent set reviews here: Card Kingdom’s set review only cares about broadly relevant cards, because we want to maximize the usefulness of the cards in your collection. …
When you think about what Haymakers to slot in at the top of your curve in Commander, you’re wanting a balance of power and efficiency, and solid raw stats. These 6 Fantastic Six-Drops tick all of the boxes. CHOOSING A GOOD SIX DROP When you choose a good six-drop for your deck, you want it to be something you’re always …
Avatar: The Last Airbender, the latest Universes Beyond set, releases November 21. Avatar’s product lineup includes a Jumpstart set, replete with 64 brand-new cards legal in Eternal formats. Which of those cards are hits? Join us as we look at the Top 20 Cards from Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart. AVATAR JUMPSTART Before we get stuck into the list proper, …
Five-drops are the new Seven-drops. There, I said it. If you want a high impact card in Commander now, and you’re not prepared to cheat it out via reanimation, rituals, treasure, mana dorks or… blitzing? Well, you’re going to have to look at cards that are a little less mana than the seven and eight mana creatures of yore. Five-drops …
