Streets of New Capenna is upon us, and many Commander players just want to know what the best cards in the set are. Fear not – today, I’ll break down what’s hot from the set. I won’t be going over what’s not, and it’s likely I’ll skip over any super niche cards that don’t impact your collection enough. While there …
Combo Crash Course: Mecha Magda
Mecha Magda has taken the cEDH scene by storm, and Tom thinks it has potential to show up elsewhere – so here’s how it works! No format in Magic loves a good combo quite like Commander. The Eternal card pool and a relaxed banlist allow players to pull together mind-blowing synergies from across time and space. Furthermore, the basic mechanics …
10 of My Favorite EDH Cards That Everyone Should Play More
Some cards seem like they should be staples in EDH, and yet never quite catch on. Kristen runs down her list of cards you should play more! I’ve been on a bit of a roll with EDH recently. I completed building Shalai Voice of Plenty, Zara, Renegade Recruiter, Isshin, Two Heavens as One, Hofri Ghostforge, Massacre Girl and Ayli the …
Making Trouble with a New Capenna Jaxis EDH Deck
Streets of New Capenna Previews are here, and Scott is already brewing up some EDH mischief with a new legendary, Jaxis, the Troublemaker! The official preview season for Streets of New Capenna has begun! We’ve seen the five crime families and their leaders, as well as a plethora of powerful new commanders and cards that help to flesh out the …
The Charms of New Capenna in EDH
Streets of New Capenna is bringing us a new cycle of charms! Scott looks at the four that have been spoiled and sees where they’ll fit in EDH. It’s no secret that I’m a fan of cards that can do many different things. I’ve waxed lyrical about modal cards in the past, and how they give you more utility per …
Adding Explosiveness To Commander Decks: Shalai Angels
Kristen has spent some time tuning up her decks recently, and it turns out that the lack of explosiveness in one deck has prompted a complete rebuild. She takes us over how adding some explosiveness to Commander decks can really ramp up their win potential. It’s been a little while since I last checked in with y’all on what I’ve …
Why Casual Decks Should Have a Weakness
Sometimes, perfection can be boring. Scott talks about how building a weakness into your casual EDH deck can be more fun! Deck building can be a difficult skill to master, especially when you’re building for casual Commander. Finding the right amount of synergy and power to suit the games you want to play can be tough; power levels are extremely …
The Commander Toolbox: 30 Cards to Own for Building Any Deck
Kristen is here with 30 cards any Commander player should have in their collection. With this toolbox of universal cards to own, you’ll be able to add consistency and power to whatever EDH deck you choose to build! For every cry that the format is becoming “homogenous”, there are just as many asking about what singles it’s best to pick …
How to Find a Forever Deck
Much like the latest set releases, most of the Magic content sphere is primarily focused on the new cards and decks. While it is exciting, it can make it feel like we need to constantly update and change our decks in order to keep up. There are many decks that have stood the test of time, however; ones that persevere …
The Best Ways to Take Extra Combats in Commander
An Additional Combat Phase There are many phrases which tickle the curiosity of a Magic player. “Draw a card” is perhaps the most pervasive, but the one which always makes me happy is hearing that there will be an additional combat phase. Playing aggro decks in Commander can often be difficult due to how unfriendly the format can be toward …