Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Commander”
Brewing a deck you never bring to a game might sound like a failure, or at least a squandered effort. By default, decks are built to be played; the expected flow of gameplay is what gives deckbuilding choices complexity and guides our card selections. But I’ve found brewing for its own sake can still be rewarding—just as a stage play …
Battle for Baldur’s Gate is upon us, so it’s time for another set review. 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. I’ll also briefly cover the better cards from the Preconstructed Commander decks worth picking …
Scott takes a look at the Exit From Exile Commander Precon deck, and has some suggestions for how to give it a bit of an upgrade! Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate is here, and players are ready to gather their party and embark on new Commander adventures! There are a slew of new staples, as well as potent commanders …
Chris takes a look at the Party Time Commander Precon deck, and has some suggestions for how to give it a bit of an upgrade! New set, new Commander Precons…it’s Party Time! Literally, it’s Party Time, this is an article about how to upgrade the Party Time Precon from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate without breaking the bank. Ahem. …
Tom takes a look at the Mind Flayarrrs Commander Precon deck, and has some suggestions for how to give it a bit of an upgrade! Many of the legendary creatures in the upcoming Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate are designed to lovingly evoke famous characters and companions from the namesake video games. But today’s precon commander is a little different! Starting …
New sets mean fun toys for EDH, and Scott is looking at what inexpensive cards from Baldur’s Gate could have a big impact on the format! The Battle for Baldur’s Gate has begun! Preview season has come to an end, and this set is looking to be one of the most exciting and impactful for Commander in a long time. …
Kristen returns this week with more than a few thoughts on Goad. She discusses its impact on Commander and some of the potential pitfalls of printing too much Goad. Why was Goad introduced? To solve problems in multiplayer, basically. Goad was introduced in Conspiracy: Take the Crown, a multiplayer draft format (one that I hope sees another sequel before too …
It may not be the case in other formats, but Commander deckbuilding is definitely more art than science. Self-expression has been baked into the format since its inception as “Elder Dragon Highlander.” It’s right there in the name: Sheldon Menery & friends were just excited to brew decks with these big dumb dragons! Of course, in the years since, we’ve …
Sometimes it’s nice to be mean. Chris lets out his inner misanthrope and builds a couple EDH versions of the villainous Jon Irenicus! Being the bad guy in a game of EDH can be a tricky prospect – at least if you want to be invited back to the same table. Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate offers up a …
Scaling an EDH deck’s power level to a given table can be tricky, but Scott’s here to give you some helpful advice about how to do it! Power level in Commander has always been a hot button topic, and it’s only becoming more pressing as time goes on. The prevalence of treasures and built-for-Commander legendary creatures inches the power level …
