Brewing means very different things to different people. For some, it’s a means to an end; a necessary step between the player and the games they want to play. For others, it’s the journey from idea to final draft that forms the deck’s personality. While there’s no right or wrong way to view it, most Magic players respect those that ... Read More...

Sorceries always play second fiddle to instants when it comes to Commander, and it’s really no surprise why. In an increasingly fast and swingy format, what can sorceries offer? And what tools does Midnight Hunt give us? Sorceries are Bad in EDH Let’s face it — sorceries are just bad in EDH. Yes, there are some great sorceries, and yes, ... Read More...

The new Standard format is in full swing: we’ve had a few online tournaments and lots of ladder data. So today, we’ll be going over some early frontrunners for the best decks in the format. If you’re looking for a deck to play on MTG Arena or at your local FNM, I have three archetypes to recommend, along with different ... Read More...

Welcome to the CK Draft Guide for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! The original Innistrad set an extremely high bar for Limited gameplay, frequently described as an all-time favorite by veteran players. It will take more time to properly judge the success of Midnight Hunt against its predecessor, but early signs are strong. The mechanics are novel and intriguing, the pool of ... Read More...

Tovolar, Dire Overlord is the hot new Werewolf commander from Midnight Hunt. How much better is he than what we’ve had before? How does he work? How should you build him? The moon is waxing, so let’s get started. TOVOLAR, DIRE OVERLORD There’s a general rule when it comes to printing viable commanders, and that’s either putting card advantage or ... Read More...

This week, we conclude our look at Kamigawa block mechanics with one of the more popular and enduring of them all. What is Ninjutsu? Ninjutsu is one of those rare mechanics that only works when the card is in your hand. When you attack with a creature and it isn’t blocked, you may pay the ninjutsu cost of a card ... Read More...

Fall is almost here, and it’s a time of transition here on Commander Kingdom. Benjamin Wheeler‘s three-month stint on the show is coming to an end, and the CAG’s Olivia Gobert-Hicks will be joining us through the end of the year. We’re also joined this month by Shivam Bhatt, CAG member and host of the Casual Magic podcast. Watch a ... Read More...