Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Commander”
Commander is arguably the most popular way to play Magic right now. Regardless of what type of game you’re looking to play, there are some things that players get wrong frequently. Kristen shares five mistakes you’re making in Commander. 5 Mistakes You’re Making in Commander Commander is awesome, and I think we forget that when we get mired in the …
Need a break from holiday shopping? Join us for our monthly Commander stream, Commander Kingdom! This month, we’ll have Olivia Gobert-Hicks back to join us, along with LoadingReadyRun’s Ben Ulmer and Sam of Rhystic Studies. Tune into the show Wednesday, December 1st at 2 PM PST on Twitch, and check out our players’ decklists below. Olivia’s Galea, Kindler of Hope …
Card draw makes the format go round. Without it, each player’s hand would be empty by turns 4 or 5, and every game would become a slog. It’s critical to make sure your deck has enough to keep up with the table, and to help you find the right answers at the right time. But with so many options, where …
Sometimes choosing what Commander to build next feels like an impossible decision. Kristen sits down to work through the often complex decision making process by sharing some thoughts on how to break through the indecision paralysis. Under the monitor are a seemingly random assortment of Magic cards, numbering in the multiple-hundreds. To any uninvested onlooker, it might seem a chaotic …
Innistrad: Crimson Vow has been live on Arena since Thursday, and you’ll be able to pick up packs and singles very soon. This is the second part of our return to the horror plane of Innistrad, and unlike Midnight Hunt, it’s all about Vampires, Spirits, and the marriage between Olivia Voldaren and the newly resurrected Edgar Markov. To reflect this, …
Crimson Vow brings two more exciting Commander decks. Vampiric Bloodline is a great way to get into playing Vampire tribal. Are you ready to join Olivia’s wedding party? Let’s check out how to upgrade this precon. Strefan, Maurer Progenitor Strefan is a 3/2 flying Vampire for four mana. You can make a Blood token in your end step for each …
Crimson Vow is upon us, and I hope you’ve sorted a wedding gift for the happy couple. If you’re looking for the lowdown on the best Commander cards from the set, then go no further — I’ve got you covered. For our Midnight Hunt review, head here. Today, I’ll be breaking down what’s hot from the set. I won’t be …
In what has fast become a vital part of any set’s spoiler season, Wizards has unveiled the full contents of two new Commander preconstructed decks to be released alongside Crimson Vow. The blue-white Spirit Squadron and red-black Vampiric Bloodline decks will follow in the footsteps of the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt precons, providing powerful synergies for two more of Innistrad’s signature …
Innistrad: Crimson Vow is descending upon us quickly. There’s an eternal night in Innistrad, and the plane’s spookier inhabitants are either in full force, or full regalia. What better way to celebrate the set’s release than by covering three interesting new Commander decks? Some of the most famous faces from Innistrad take the helm of these decks, and each one …
Though Tovolar, Dire Overlord was the star of Midnight Hunt, there are still some powerful Wolf and Werewolf cards rocking the show in Crimson Vow. Kristen shares what you’ll want to consider for Tovolar. Tovolar, Dire Overlord Recently, I shared a deck building article for Tovolar, Dire Overlord. If you’re interested in building him, it might be worth checking out …
