10 Planeswalkers who can Party with Commodore Guff

Ten Planeswalkers Who Can Party with Commodore Guff

Janel SantaCruz CampbellCommander

Planeswalker Party is one of the exciting new precons coming with Commander Masters, and Commodore Guff is leading the charge. But the most important part of any shindig is the guest list, so which planeswalkers are worth inviting? With the announcement of Commander Masters, we’ve learned that a certain, vintage planeswalker from the plane of Dominaria will helm a new …

Why is Paradox Engine Banned in Commander?

Why is Paradox Engine Banned in Commander?

Jacob LacknerCommander

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 take a look …

Essential White Commander Cards

Top 20 Essential White Commander Cards

Kristen GregoryCommander, Strategy

If you’re looking to build a white Commander deck, you can’t miss our rundown of 20 essential white cards. These are the most flexible and often best cards in their class, and will fit into pretty much any strategy or archetype. They’re perfect to add to your collection. White is a great color to play with in Commander, and it’s …

In Defense of Sen Triplets in Commander

In Defense of Sen Triplets in Commander

Jason KrellCommander

In Magic: The Gathering, there are always cards players love to hate — especially in Commander. There is endless “discourse” about the subject anywhere players congregate online. However, Magic is an ever-changing game riddled with subjectivity, and some cards catch a reputation many think they don’t deserve. With that in mind, today we’re going to defend Sen Triplets in Commander. …

Why is Coalition Victory Banned in Commander?

Why is Coalition Victory Banned in Commander?

Jacob LacknerCommander

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 take a look …

The Real Impact of Multiplayer Mechanics in Magic

The Real Impact of Multiplayer Mechanics in Magic

Tom AndersonCommander

Magic is designed today with Commander right at the forefront, alongside Limited and other constructed formats, which means the game is partially balanced around free-for-all multiplayer. That’s quite a recent change relative to the game’s history, and Wizards of the Coast is still in somewhat early days when it comes to creating new multiplayer-focused mechanics. The Initiative, Goad, Myriad and …

March of the Machine, 10 Legendary Team Ups We'd love to See

March of the Machine: 10 Legendary Team Ups we’d Love to See

Kristen GregoryCommander

MagicCon Philadelphia revealed previews of April’s set, March of the Machine. Among the exciting cards previewed were team up legendary cards, featuring unlikely allies from across the multiverse. Aside from the duos we saw, here are the team ups we’d love to see in March of the Machine. March of the Machine previews kicked off a little early with a …

Why is Karakas banned in Commander?

Why is Karakas Banned in Commander?

Jacob LacknerCommander

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 take a look …

A Guide To Atraxa Superfriends

Adam The GatheringCommander

Whenever Proliferate in Commander is mentioned, it’s hard not to think of Atraxa, Praetor’s Voice. Created by Praetors as a testament to Phyrexia, Atraxa is arguably the most popular commander of the past two years. And it’s easy to see why! A four-color 4/4 with four keywords is already a great commander, but the ability to proliferate on your end …