Optimizing for fun in Commander

It’s Time to Optimize for Fun in Commander

Kristen poses a new resolution for Commander players: optimizing a deck for fun, rather than just raw power.  Players get very invested in Commander — it must be said. This shows up whether it’s in crafting the ultimate Vorthos experience with a finely tuned and reasoned thematic deck, getting matching sleeves, playmat and cool basic lands or, more commonly, in ... Read More...
Card Kingdom Cyber Monday Deal

Cyber Monday Deal at Card Kingdom

Looking for great deals on Magic: The Gathering this holiday season? Card Kingdom will be offering 10% back on orders* from Monday, November 28th through Wednesday, November 30th! Read on to get all the details on this special offer. 10% Store Credit Back* Starting Cyber Monday through Wednesday, you’ll receive 10% in store credit back on purchases* at CardKingdom.com. This offer ... Read More...
Best Holiday Gifts for Magic Players

Top 5 Holiday Gifts for Magic players, 2022

Another year has come and gone so quickly, but we’re now entering one of the year’s best seasons: the holidays! Whether you’re looking for yourself or for friends and family, our annual holiday gift guide has Magic players of all kinds covered. This year has seen more new Magic products than ever before, so it might be hard to narrow ... Read More...
Regional Championship Expected Metagame Nov 2022

Expected Pioneer meta at Regional Championship: Atlanta

Regional Championship Atlanta starts Saturday, which has certainly put Pioneer and its meta under the microscope. I’ve seen qualified players, newer ones and pros alike, wondering which deck to play this weekend as they test different options. A common talking point is that none of the decks seem to jump out from the pack, and I think that may be ... Read More...

The Brothers’ War: Updated Decks for Standard

The Brothers’ War is out in the world on Friday, and all eyes are turning to Standard ahead of the new Regional Championship format. We are going to bring you more Standard content as a result, and today we are highlighting some updated decks now that the latest cards are here.  Esper Midrange Esper has been one of the main players ... Read More...
Urza's Iron Alliance Commander Precon Upgrade Guide

Urza’s Iron Alliance Commander Precon Upgrade Guide

Commander is a more powerful, established format these days, and the average deck is simply much stronger than it was in the early years of Commander precons. While that may have pushed designers in the past to keep pace, The Brothers’ War features the perfect, powerful character from Magic’s 30-year history to lean on: Urza. And while Urza’s Iron Alliance ... Read More...
Mishra's Burnished Banner Commander Precon Upgrade Guide

Mishra’s Burnished Banner Commander Precon Upgrade Guide

The Brothers’ War is upon us! Prereleases have just passed, and the set drops this weekend. With it, we get the two themed Commander decks from the set, each helmed by one of the fabled brothers, Urza and Mishra. These decks feature old borders on every card, evoking the historic (in multiple senses of the word) nature of these decks. While ... Read More...