5 Underrated Commander Cards in Ice Age
We’re entering the coldest time of the year in the northern hemisphere, and I thought that would make it a great time to look at one of Magic’s coldest sets – Ice Age. Released way back in June of 1995, it was one of Magic’s earliest sets. It’s not really a secret that the set is filled with important and ... Read More...
Swiftfoot Boots or Lightning Greaves: Which is Better?
Swiftfoot Boots and Lightning Greaves have been Commander staples for as long as anyone can remember. But are they basically the same, or is one better? Let’s dig in a little and figure out which is the better fit for your Commander. SWIFTFOOT BOOTS VS LIGHTNING GREAVES Having an onboard way to protect your key pieces is great value, and ... Read More...
8 Commander Cards You Should Play More Often
As we head into 2026, I took a moment to think about the cards in my collection and in my brewing piles that I want to play more of in 2026. After coming up with a few firm favorites, I decided that actually, these are cards I think you should play more often, too. 8 COMMANDER CARDS YOU SHOULD PLAY ... Read More...
My Commander Wishlist for 2026
2026 is upon us, and we’ve a whole new year of Magic to get excited about. Seven major sets is gonna make for quite the year. Kristen sits down to share some of her hopes for the year ahead. Putting together a wishlist is always fun, but first, let’s look back at 2025’s Wishlist to see how things ended up. ... Read More...
Archetype Inspection: Enchantress
Over the years, Magic has invented a multitude of mechanics to build decks around, each with its own unique advantages, dedicated support cards and memorable payoffs. But when all of those archetypes are thrown together into the grand melting pot of Commander, a few top-tier choices stand out. They offer versatile deck building options, consistent performance across different areas of ... Read More...
What Happens in the Lorwyn Eclipsed Story?
Lorwyn Eclipsed comes out on January 23rd. While we’ve only gotten a glimpse at a few dozen cards in the set so far, the set’s official story came to a conclusion last week. In this article, I’m going to summarize this epic 7-part story into one digestible read. LORWYN-SHADOWMOOR: A PLANE OF DUALITIES It’s been a very long time since ... Read More...
Universes Beyond is the Future of Kindred Decks
Many players cool off of playing Kindred decks. There are only so many times you can run out your Elves, Vampires, Merfolk or Goblins before things get a bit tired. Play a lord, play a buffer, play a card draw engine it all gets a little samey. Kristen argues the future of Kindred is in Universes Beyond. Over the years ... Read More...