March of the Machine Cavalry Charge Precon Upgrade Guide

March of the Machine: Cavalry Charge Precon Upgrade Guide

Jason KrellCommander

Cavalry Charge is a new direction for Esper, and Jason will help control players finger their inner aggression as he reviews and suggests an upgrade for this March of the Machine Commander precon. If you had put together a bingo card for March of the Machine and slapped an “Eminence returns” space on there, I never would have thought we’d …

March of the Machine: The Aftermath Early Look

March of the Machine: The Aftermath Early Look

Chris CornejoStandard

March of the Machine: The Aftermath is coming up in May and we’re here with an early look at what we know about the out-of-the-ordinary set.  The Lore March of the Machine: The Aftermath continues the story directly after March of the Machine, fittingly enough. Spoilers ahead for that set, so if you’re behind on the Magic storyline, I’d suggest …

March of the Machine Growing Threat Precon Upgrade Guide

March of the Machine: Growing Threat Precon Upgrade Guide

Tom AndersonCommander

Growing Threat is an Orzhov, Phyrexian-focused Commander precon that players can upgrade to be even more fearsome than it already is. In the process of guiding those budget friendly tweaks, Tom takes a look at the new cards and deck overall.  Have I ever mentioned how I love white-black decks? I got into Magic through Ravnica’s Orzhov guild, and ever …

Compleated

What IS Compleated?!

Card KingdomStrategy

Compleated is a static ability found only on Planeswalkers, making it a bit unique. Every Planeswalker with Compleated will have at least one Phyrexian Mana symbol, in its mana cost (a topic we’ve covered previously). For each of those symbols for which you chose to pay life instead of mana as you cast the Planeswalker, the Planeswalker will enter the …

Five Classic Commander Reprints Revisted

March of the Machine: Five Classic Commander Reprints Revisted

Jacob LacknerCommander

Jacob highlights five classic Commander reprints in the March of the Machine bonus sheet, with some pro-tips on some stellar new pickups to spice them up. Which will you build? March of the Machine releases on Friday, and the main set contains many cards that will see play in many formats. However, one of the most interesting features of the …

In Defense of Dictate of Erebos

In Defense of: Dictate of Erebos

Kristen GregoryCommander

Dictate of Erebos is a card reviled by some playgroups and loved by others. Is this card as bad as it looks? Are people playing it wrong? In another installment of “In Defense Of,” Kristen digs into what people love and hate about this divisive Enchantment.  Last time on “In Defense Of,” Jason took on Sen Triplets. This time, I’ve …