10 Best One-Drops for Black Commander Decks
Making sure you have something to do on turn one in a game of Commander is a recipe for success. Having access to some great one drops in a Black deck gives you something to do on Turn 1 and when you have a little extra mana to spare. THE BEST ONE-DROPS IN COMMANDER Before we kick things off, let’s ... Read More...
Modern Creature Design is Begging You to Boardwipe
If I was to compare the Commander games I’ve had in recent years that are over before they even get going, it would dwarf the amount like it in previous years. Commander is fast now, and one of the reasons is that everything is a must-answer threat. The thing is there’s an easy solution. MODERN CREATURE DESIGN IS ALL ABOUT ... Read More...
Mechanic Breakdown: Prepare
Secrets of Strixhaven is showing us parts of Arcavios that lie beyond the bounds of Strixhaven School, but this is still a set primarily themed around mage academia. The mechanic which really anchors that theme is “prepare” – a new ability which, appropriately, lets creatures learn to cast their own instants and sorceries! On the surface it may look like ... Read More...
5 Most Exciting Commanders in Secrets of Strixhaven
Secrets of Strixhaven gave us five Commander decks, and as usual, each of these decks comes packing two brand new legendary creatures. However, those aren’t the only exciting legendary creatures this set has given us. The main set also features 24 brand-new legendary creatures, and in this article I want to draw your attention to five of the coolest ones. ... Read More...
In Commander, Erode is a Ramp Spell – So Play It That Way
Cultured enjoyers of Path to Exile and Settle the Wreckage have long leveraged them as ramp spells. Secrets of Strixhaven brings a new removal spell that gives the target’s controller the opportunity to ramp in Erode. If you’re not thinking about this card in a modal way, you’re missing out. ERODE IS A POWERFUL NEW REMOVAL SPELL At just one ... Read More...
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Set Review
Secrets of Strixhaven releases April 24. It’s a lot of fun to revisit Strixhaven, as we get to check out some interesting takes on how enemy color pairs interact to produce unconventional tactics. You can find other recent set reviews here: Card Kingdom’s Set Reviews only really care about broadly powerful and relevant cards, so if you notice something missing? ... Read More...
Secrets of Strixhaven Prismari Artistry Commander Deck Upgrade Guide
Secrets of Strixhaven is an intriguing prospect for Commander players, especially the preconstructed decks. Secrets of Strixhaven is our second visit to the academic plane of Arcavios, which trains young spellcasters from across the multiverse. It’s the fastest Magic has ever returned to a new plane, with the original Strixhaven: School of Mages debuting just five years ago. Like Secrets, ... Read More...