5 Budget Commanders from Kaldheim

Scott CullenCommander

With each new set come new commanders, and Kaldheim is no different. There are a whopping 33 new legendary creatures in the set, each with their own unique design and style. Some of them will be more suited to casual playgroups than others, but a few of them could end up among the most powerful commanders to be printed so …

Commander Kingdom Decklists: January 2021

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2021 is here, and Commander Kingdom is still going strong! We’re excited to bring you more Commander gameplay streams with your favorite Magic creators in the new year. To kick things off, we’ve invited Princess Weekes, Ashlen Rose, and Tappy Toe Claws to play some games with us this month. See how the match went below, and read on to …

Why Voltron Isn’t Viable in Casual Commander

Kristen GregoryCommander

Voltron in Commander has historically been a bit of an underdog. Part of that is because of how easy it is to disassemble; an equal part has been because of how narrow a game plan it has. But why has its viability fallen in recent times? Let’s dig in. Voltron Voltron is the strategy of having your deck revolve around …

Kaldheim Commander Spotlight: Moritte of the Frost

Scott CullenCommander

Simic is a color pairing that’s brimming with powerful commanders, even at a budget level.  It’s no surprise that it’s so popular, either, thanks to the incredible ramp and card draw on offer. Today, we’ll be looking at a new card from Kaldheim that has the potential to become one of the most popular Simic commanders ever printed: Moritte of …

A Guide to the Gods of Kaldheim

Kristen GregoryCommander

Kaldheim preview season has been full of exciting new cards to brew with. Let’s review the most divine cards of the set: the Gods of Kaldheim.  The Gods of each plane have often had a unique mechanic. In Theros block, they’re indestructible and require devotion to colors. In Amonkhet, they’re indestructible and can’t attack or block until a condition is …

Koll, the Forgemaster: Boros cEDH?!

Kristen GregoryCommander

Koll, the Forgemaster was recently previewed for Kaldheim. Let’s dig into his potential to help Boros with alternate win conditions! When I saw Koll previewed the other day, I initially felt indifference: “Sure, here’s another ‘equipment matters’ card, Wizards is clearly amidst a renaissance with that idea.” At face value, the card is pretty good for the cost. Returning fallen …

5 Blue Cards You Should Play in Commander ($1 or Less)

Scott CullenCommander

We are at the dawn of a new year, which means new hopes, aspirations, and goals. From the smallest change in daily habits to the most well-intentioned attempts to overhaul one’s diet, January is the time where most people look to improve their life in some way.  If you’re short on ideas for new changes to make this year, I’ve …

Commander Kingdom Decklists: December 2020

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Looking for something fun to watch during your holiday break? Check out the latest episode of Commander Kingdom: our monthly Commander livestream featuring guests from the Magic community. In our latest episode, we’re ringing in the new year with LoadingReadyRun’s Graham Stark, the Commander Advisory Group’s Shivam Bhatt, and the Command Zone’s Ladee Danger. Check out our recording of the …

Casual Commander Probably Isn’t What You Think

Kristen GregoryCommander

Chances are that when you sit down for a game of Commander, it’s going to be “casual.” That only really holds true, though, if your definition of “casual” is strictly “not competitive.” Overwhelmingly, the non-competitive players outnumber those who want to push things to the limits, but the truth of the matter is that “casual” is a far more nebulous …

Commander: Upgrading Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale

Kristen GregoryCommander

Although building new decks and trying new Commanders makes up a large part of the fun when it comes to new sets, updating old decks and trying to make older cards more playable is also rewarding in its own way. Like many people, I’ve been brewing with the new cards in my search for the most powerful way to play …