Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Commander”
It’s our last episode of Commander Kingdom of the year, and we’re excited to gather around the (Spell)table one last time to throw down! Olivia-Gobert Hicks is back for the last appearance of her residency on the show, and she’s brought a truly meme-tastic deck. Facing off against her are returning guest Crim, a.k.a. The Asian Avenger, and first-time Commander …
Lands are an integral part of every deck (Manaless Dredge notwithstanding). Not only are they needed to cast your spells, but they give you more options throughout the course of the game. Utility lands tend to shine brightest in more casual games, where a higher land count is the norm, and they give you something to do when you’re flooding …
It’s the end of another year, and I’d like to take this moment to cover a few cards that I believe are underplayed Commander gems. Seeing as the latest Innistrad sets are a little too new to call out what’s underplayed, I’ll kick things off with Commander Legends. COMMANDER LEGENDS Apex Devastator In a format that’s more and more about …
2021 has been a ridiculous year for Commander, especially when it comes to legendary creatures. In the past twelve months alone, there have been a staggering 191 new legends introduced to the game! Some have become incredibly popular, and a few have already become some of the most popular commanders in the format. However, there are a plethora of commanders …
Commander is a special format; it plays like no other, and has very different heuristics compared to any other way to play. One such heuristic is that virtually every deck needs ramp; without it, you’ll easily fall behind as the table progresses. Most Commander decks can go over the top of everyone else, but they need a way to ensure …
Unlike lands, creatures, planeswalkers, artifacts and enchantments, there’s something of an aura of sanctity around graveyards in Commander. It’s easy to see why, if you really think about it: everyone loves a good graveyard deck, and everyone has one. In a format where people are encouraged to let everyone “do their thing,” it’s courteous to let a graveyard deck tool …
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 …
