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 …
The Top 5 Underrated Commanders of 2023
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 …
Kristen Gregory’s Commander Class of 2023
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 …
Tolarian Academy’s Ban in Commander
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 …
The 20 Best Equipment Cards of 2023
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 …
Why is Griselbrand Banned in Commander?
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 …
Ten Sorcery Spells That Are New Classics in Commander
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 …
Why is Tinker Banned in Commander?
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 …
Ten Sorcery Spells That Have Aged Perfectly in Commander
Sorcery spells have long had a bad rap in Commander because they can’t be used as an instant response. That said, count how often you use an instant at sorcery speed (it’s more often than you think). So in an effort to prove this card type’s value, Kristen has a selection of sorceries sure to satiate your salacity. Before we …
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan: Ahoy Mateys Precon Upgrade Guide
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan has four new Commander decks with classic Ixalan archetypes, meaning pirates have raised their sails once again to raid a pod near you. But even before they start boarding, we’re going to look at the Ahoy Mateys precon and ways to upgrade it. AHOY MATEYS: NEW COMMANDERS The face commander for Ahoy Mateys is Admiral …