I’ve been keeping a close eye on the early Standard decks post-Wilds of Eldraine, and I’m sure I’m not the only one with great expectations. The original Throne of Eldraine was among the most impactful sets ever, immediately reshaping not only Standard but every other format, too. Wilds of Eldraine doesn’t seem to include must-ban outliers on the level of …
Thematic, top-down card designs have become a real highlight of Magic in the past decade with parallels to Greek mythology, cyberpunk and even film noir. As a result, it’s no surprise that Wilds of Eldraine used so many fairy tales as its foundation. This approach has become even more common in the wake of Universes Beyond to try and directly …
Smell that fresh cardboard scent in the air? Wilds of Eldraine is rushing toward us, offering Standard players the chance for brand new adventures! Of course, the original Eldraine set was more of a cautionary tale, full of vile villains and bad ends: Oko, Fires of Invention, the Cat–Oven combo, Gilded Goose, Once Upon a Time, Escape to the Wilds, …
Magic has been around for long enough to spin off hundreds of unique mechanics, each with its own unique advantages, dedicated support cards and memorable payoffs. But when you throw them all together in the grand melting pot that is Commander, a few mechanics clearly stand out from the pack. They offer versatile deck building options, consistent performance in different …
In what has become an annual tradition, Wizards of the Coast launched an all-out barrage on content creators and Magic pundits like myself by announcing more than a year’s worth of new products in one go. The “Magic at 30” panel at Gen Con used the game’s 30th anniversary to preview major Universes Beyond tie-ins and the return of Modern …
I’m not sure what percentage of the audience for Commander Masters is mostly excited about its Draft potential — but whatever size that minority is, I’m part of it. The first few Commander sets to introduce these modified draft rules were an unexpected hit, producing quality Limited gameplay filled with classic multiplayer moments. Any of you shopping for a box …
The headline act for Commander Masters is all the big-name reprints, giving us a much-needed chance to catch up on now-expensive cards from the precon decks of yesteryear. But that doesn’t mean this set won’t keep the cycle going with some flashy new precons of its own! So today we’re looking at Enduring Enchantments, including the best way to upgrade …
We all know winning isn’t everything in Commander, and any kind of deck can be a success story if it brings its pilot joy. But not all archetypes and mechanics were made equal, and some have a tendency to feel downright unfair in all but the most competitive environments. So today we’re going to look at proliferate and arm you …
Tales of Middle-earth proved how well Magic can adapt itself to capture the identity of other blockbuster media products through its design. As with the Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks last year, Wizards of the Coast bet a lot on their ability to draw in new and returning players from among fans of the source material. It’s a confident move; Magic …
The Hosts of Mordor Commander precon is marshaled and ready for an upgrade! Let Tom teach you how to be the best dark lord you can be as we review the deck and suggest new cards to add. I’d like to think I’m a fun and friendly presence in most Commander games… but I also relish when it’s my turn …
