Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Commander”
We’ve all been there, with every hobby – the time comes when you just need to take a step back and disengage. At best it just isn’t scratching that itch for you; at worst, it’s making you miserable. What do you do when you’re burned out on Magic: the Gathering? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE BURNED OUT ON MAGIC …
While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a format with tons of tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Over the last year, I’ve been making …
2024 is almost here, and I’m here to manifest what I’d like to see for the format going forward. This wishlist is in some ways personal, but it also stems from my observations of the format and what dials could do with tweaking. GOAD HATEBEAR I’ve genuinely had enough of Goad, and I would be less cold on it if …
Sometimes it’s hard to understand why specific Magic cards come to be especially disliked by the player base – but with Opposition Agent, it seems pretty obvious. Few other cards boast the potential to generate such crushing blowouts at instant speed, while also sticking around long-term as a disruptive hatebear. It attacks decks on an angle too broad to solve …
Even by modern standards, 2023 has been an absolute boom year for new commanders. Thanks to Commander precons releasing with every expansion, Dr. Who and other Universes Beyond tie-ins focused on the format, and new legends appearing at uncommon in almost every set, there’s a constant stream of potential commanders entering the game. It used to be that there were …
CAG member Kristen sits down to talk about the decks she’s built, unbuilt, and upgraded through the year. How many will make the cut for a new year of Commander? Last year I put up my Commander Class of 2022. It was a fun look at the decks I’d tried to build and make work through the year. Looking back …
While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a format with tons of tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, I’m going to take a look …
It’s never been a better time to play an equipment deck in Commander, or even just splash some powerful pieces of equipment in your deck. CAG member and combat-step enjoyer Kristen counts down the best equipment of 2023. It’s safe to say I’ve played a lot of equipment in my time, and it’s one of my favorite card types. I’ve …
While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a format with tons of tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, I’m going to take a look …
What new Sorcery spells should be making the cut in your Commander decks? Kristen is here with a list of ten of the best! Last week, I looked at ten Sorcery spells that had aged really well in Commander. This time around, I will cover ten new classics: sorceries that have landed with impact, and continue to impress me. Sorceries …
