Usually what comes after-math is a solution to your problem. If your problem was needing a legal Commander for your Planeswalker deck, then March of the Machine: The Aftermath has you covered. It’s got other sweet cards, and a heavy serving of lore, too. Today’s Commander Set Review will cover the full set, because it’s not very big. We usually …
MagicCon Minneapolis previews: Doctor Who, Commander Masters and more
As has become tradition for big events these days, Wizards of the Coast used MagicCon Minneapolis to give players their first previews of the upcoming Doctor Who Commander decks, set the tone for the Wilds of Eldraine, show off face cards in the Commander Masters precons and begin tempting us with another look at Lord of the Rings: Tales of …
How Do You Break Nahiri, Forged in Fury in Commander?
Is Nahiri, Forged in Fury the queen of Boros Equipment in Commander? How should you build her? Kristen has the definitive breakdown on just how powerful Nahiri can be. It’s fair to say I’m a bit of a Nahiri fangirl. I felt compleating her was a mistake. While I won’t excuse her actions on Innistrad, her backstory of trauma and …
Why is Primeval Titan 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, we’re going to look at Primeval …
Four Boros Commander Decks to Light your Fire
Boros is enjoying something of a renaissance in Commander, with plenty of fun and interesting deck building opportunities. Kristen sits down with three decks she’s enjoyed playing lately. Boros has always been my one true love in Commander. Maybe it’s because the first booster pack I ever opened had an Expedition Sacred Foundry in. Maybe it’s because the first product …
March of the Machine: Rating new Planechase planes
March of the Machine Commander decks bring with them the return of Planechase, and that means new Planes to explore! We’re going to look at each of the new planes and give them a rating based on the very scientific process of “what I think.” All right, fine, there are some actual criteria I’m looking at. Each plane will get …
Five Ideas for Three Player Magic
What happens when some friends are looking to draft or get a Commander pod together, but Jenny’s out of town, Spike’s got to work and Timmy’s at his grandma’s birthday? You’re facing down three player Magic and you’re about ready to give up game night. Three can be an awkward number for Commander, after all — and unworkable for a …
Why is Limited Resources 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, we’re going to look at Limited …
The Age of Haymakers is Over in Commander
Kristen delivers an edict: haymakers are so last year in Commander. If you’re brewing these days, you want to focus on synergy. There are few things cooler than resolving a big, expensive creature. There’s a reason some of the most popular decks in Magic are Dragons, Angels and all things green and tramply. The splashiest creatures in Commander are commonly …
March of the Machine: Cavalry Charge Precon Upgrade Guide
Cavalry Charge is a new direction for Esper, and Jason will help control players finger their inner aggression as he reviews and suggests an upgrade for this March of the Machine Commander precon. If you had put together a bingo card for March of the Machine and slapped an “Eminence returns” space on there, I never would have thought we’d …