Each of the new Strixhaven-themed Commander precon decks is a treasure trove, worth exploring in its own right. But if you’re still waiting to be convinced after reading our other reviews, listen in: the Silverquill Statement deck can be very persuasive And this deck makes quite a statement indeed. The designers have gone out of their way avoid any mechanics ... Read More...

Witherbloom Witchcraft and the other Strixhaven precon decks feel like a new evolution in Commander products, full of top-class new cards and many viable paths to upgrade them. Check out our reviews for those other decks, too, if you want – but if you already know your home is with the B/G Bog Goths, read on! THE COMMANDER Willowdusk, Essence ... Read More...

Commander 2021 is out now, and the set will be introducing a few new keyword mechanics designed for multiplayer games. Here’s a quick primer on ward — a keyword that protects your creatures from removal! What is Ward? First, there was shroud. Then, there was hexproof. Now, there’s ward! Whenever a permanent with ward becomes the target of a spell ... Read More...

Class is once again in session! Last week, I covered the Prismari Performance preconstructed deck and upgrade guide, and this week I’m crunching the numbers with Quandrix. This is Strixhaven’s math college, dedicated to life in numbers; from the patterns in nature, right down to the very building blocks of creation, it counts to Quandrix. Today, I’ll be looking at ... Read More...

Commander 2021 is here, and our Commander Kingdom competitors will be facing off with some of the new cards from the set! Our next episode airs Wednesday, April 28th at 2 PM PDT, featuring special guests Benjamin Wheeler, Amazonian, and DJ of Jumbo Commander. Tune in on Twitch, and check out our players’ decklists below. Ben’s Octavia, Living Thesis Yup, ... Read More...

Strixhaven features some of the best Commander designs we’ve seen in an official Magic product. But who are Wizards designing for? Today, I attempt to dig into Strixhaven and Commander 2021 to find the answers. Let’s Talk About the Precons Before we get into the nitty gritty of card design, it’s probably best to take a moment to savor the ... Read More...

Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons are two of the most popular IP’s in gaming. The two games — both published by Wizards of the Coast — have massive audience crossover; in fact, Magic was initially conceived as a quick game for D&D groups to play during breaks. This summer, the twin franchises have finally come together. Adventures in ... Read More...