Every commander is unique, and no two decks are alike. However, some legendary creatures see a lot more play than others; these are usually the face commanders of preconstructed decks, or the more obviously powerful choices in a particular archetype. When these decks make up a lot of the collective pool in Commander, some of the more interesting commanders don’t …
Looking for Inspiration? Play a Lower-Power Commander
Sometimes, it can start to feel like you’re playing the same game of Commander over and over again. The players in your playgroup haven’t refreshed their decks for a while, you’re wise to their tricks, and you’re stuck on what to try building next. If you’re lacking inspiration, then maybe it’s time to play some low-power Commander. Decks Feeling Stale …
Forgotten Realms Commander Upgrade Guide: Planar Portal
Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is set to be a hugely impactful Commander product. Not only is there already a huge overlap between D&D and Magic players that are loving the flavor and themes of these preconstructed decks — they serve as an attractive stepping stone for D&D players to get into Magic. Today, I’ll be taking …
Forgotten Realms Commander Upgrade Guide: Aura of Courage
Voltron’s back with a brand new precon. Adventures in the Forgotten Realms’ Aura of Courage sees the first new Bant Voltron commander since 2018’s Tuvasa the Sunlit. Can Galea, Kindler of Hope kindle hope for us? Let’s find out in this precon review and upgrade guide. GALEA, KINDLER OF HOPE First things first, let’s look at the commander. A 4/4 …
3 Adventurous Commanders in Forgotten Realms
With every new set come exciting new legendary creatures, and Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms doesn’t disappoint. The spread of different abilities and support for multiple archetypes is particularly impressive: there are some interesting twists on classic strategies like life gain, artifacts, and Dragons, as well as brand new strategies like dice rolling, dungeons, and giant space …
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms: Commander Review
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms might be a relative power-down when it comes to Standard, but that doesn’t mean it lacks great Commander cards. Join Kristen as she goes over her favorite pickups from the set. It’s already that time again — let’s review my favorite picks from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. If you didn’t catch my Modern Horizons …
Why Forgotten Realms’ Modal Cards Matter
It’s the end of preview season! We’ve ventured through the dungeons, rappelled down our Fifty Feet of Rope, and found the loot at the end. With just a couple short weeks remaining until its official release, now is the perfect time to take a look at one of the most fascinating aspects of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms: Modality! Adventures …
Guardian of Faith is the Vanguard of a Paradigm Shift
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is a set that’s bound to get Dungeons & Dragons fans excited. So far, there have been some really great flavor wins, and the D20 dice-rolling mechanic is a fun way to bridge the gap between D&D and Magic. As someone with only a passing interest in the D&D franchise, Adventures in the Forgotten Realms …
Commander Kingdom Decklists: June 2021
This month on Commander Kingdom, we’re bringing together three guests from different corners of the Commander scene. Joey Schultz is the content editor at EDHREC and host of EDHRECast; Joseph Johnson is one of the minds behind the YouTube series I Hate Your Deck; streamer and commentator AliasV just launched her own Commander gameplay series, A Cause for Commander. These …
Underrated Voltron Cards to Try in Commander
Voltron is a fan favorite when it comes to EDH. We all love casting haymakers and equipping them with legendary Equipment, but what cards might have flown under your radar? Today, Kristen has a few picks worth considering. Voltron There’s something supremely satisfying about strapping up a sizable soldier, and I have to admit that Voltron has always been one …