What’s the Best Way to Balance Game-Changers?
Commander has a serious problem when it comes to balancing its strongest tier of cards. As a casual format built on the promise of fun, self-expression and inclusiveness, simply banning cards for being successful is a poor fit. That kind of logic would have seen Sol Ring banned decades ago – after all, it’s been included in nearly every Commander ... Read More...
5 Cards Everyone Hates to See After A Turn One Sol Ring
A turn one Sol Ring is enough to turn the table against you, so much so that some folks like to hold their Sol Ring until turn two just to keep the heat off of them. It’s often what follows that T1 Sol Ring that turns dislike into mutiny, though – and here are five cards everyone hates to see ... Read More...
10 Best One-Drops for Blue Commander Decks
Making sure you have something to do on turn one of a Commander game – or when you have a mana to spare – can really set you up for success. Having access to these great one drops in a blue Commander deck can really up your game. THE BEST ONE-DROPS IN COMMANDER Firstly, we should really talk about the ... Read More...
Secrets of Strixhaven Precon Predictions
It’s time to explore which Secrets of Strixhaven precon will fit you, your pod, your upgrade budget, and your tolerance for reading a seven-card combo chain at 11 p.m. on a Friday? Secrets of Strixhaven brings back all five colleges from the original Strixhaven settings, each one representing a distinct mechanical identity and a very different play experience. Choosing the best college for yourself...
Top 10 Best Green One-Drops for Green Commander Decks
Playing a one-drop in Commander can really help to get your game off to a good start. Green has a vast array of great one-drops to choose from, so let’s discuss the best of them. THE BEST ONE-DROPS IN COMMANDER First, we should cover a big truth when it comes to one-drops: many of the best are used pretty much ... Read More...
How Will Secrets of Strixhaven Expand Strixhaven’s Mechanics?
I often explain to people that Magic as a hobby is more about studying than it is playing games. You can spend countless hours improving your knowledge, even as a veteran planeswalker – looking up cards, reading about combos, pondering the possibilities of your deck. Perhaps that passion for learning is what makes the multiversal wizard school Strixhaven, and its ... Read More...
Mechanic Spotlight: Magecraft
Our next set is Secrets of Strixhaven, which releases on April 24th. During our first visit to Arcavios, we were introduced to the Magecraft mechanic. As of this writing, we don’t know yet whether or not Magecraft will be making a return in Secrets of Strixhaven, but even if it isn’t, this article will introduce you to the basics of ... Read More...