What do Fetchlands Gatekeep in Commander?
Fetchlands are widely considered a staple in Commander. They help decks with mana fixing and consistency. What strategies are carried by Fetchlands, and what decks do they gatekeep? Fetchlands are great in Commander. You can grab a Shockland or Triome off of them to hit your colors, you can use the triggers for various ends, and you can slightly improve ... Read More...
5 Underrated Commander Cards From Dark Ascension
Dark Ascension is the second set in the original Innistrad Block. Released in 2012, the set is filled with lots of spooky creatures of the night, as all Innistrad sets are. With Innistrad Remastered on the horizon, it’s a good time to take a look back at one of the very first sets that takes place on this popular plane. ... Read More...
The Best “Grinch” Cards to Steal Commander Christmas
It’s that most magical and idealistic time of year, when most of us are fortunate enough to see our loved ones, relax, eat amazing food and even savor the feeling of ripping open a few choice gifts! Christmas cheer is infectious and I’m sure any number of other articles on this blog will be telling you how to lean into ... Read More...
My Commander Wishlist for 2025
2025 is fast approaching, and we’ve a whole new year of Magic to get excited about. Kristen sits down to share some of her hopes for the next year. So, before I get into my 2025 wishlist, I want to take a look back at 2024’s Wishlist, and see how things ended up. WHAT CAME TRUE IN 2024 In 2024, ... Read More...
10 of the Best Clones in Commander
Clones are a great way to round out a deck – or even build one that’s all about copying your opponents. Here are 10 of the Best Clones in Commander. Clones are a lot of fun. They introduce some level of variety to gameplay, as you’re unlikely to have the same game twice with them. They aren’t the most reliable ... Read More...
The One Ring Modern Bans
Modern fans around the world are woke up to an early Christmas present on Monday, as the latest Banned & Restricted announcement made some huge and widely-anticipated moves to shake up the non-rotating format. While there was some light attention paid to cards in Pioneer and Legacy, it’s clear that rebalancing Modern was the #1 priority for this ban cycle. ... Read More...
Recapping The Innistrad Story
Innistrad Remastered releases on January 24th, 2025. It’s going to feature cards from our various visits to the plane, including in original Innistrad Block, Shadows Over Innistrad Block, and Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and Crimson Vow. To get you prepared for a return to one of the most popular planes, I’m going to recap the Innistrad story. INNISTRAD: THE PLANE OF ... Read More...