You may have heard that Coalition Victory and several other cards got unbanned in Commander last week. This is a big deal, since the card had been illegal in the format for almost two decades, originally getting banned in 2007. More than two years ago, I wrote an article titled “Why is Coalition Victory Banned in Commander?” and in it I …
Building Gifts Ungiven Piles in Commander
Gifts Ungiven has recently been unbanned in Commander, so it’s high time we cover how to play with the card. Today we’ll look at covering how many cards to search for, what types of cards to find, and powerful combo lines – including what’s available in cEDH. GIFTS UNGIVEN Gifts Ungiven is an instant speed tutor effect. You can search …
Beginner Tips for Playing Combo in Commander
Playing a Combo deck in Commander can be a daunting choice for beginners. Combo decks are generally seen as more competitive, more fragile, and requiring a deeper well of gameplay know-how to pull off. If you’re wanting to have a go at playing a Combo deck in Commander for the first time – or you just want a few tips …
An Introduction to Magic: the Gathering’s Formats
Magic is a very popular game, so it’s no surprise that the game is always getting new players. In fact, the potential for new players might be at its highest ever as Universes Beyond sets have become commonplace. Whatever you may think about those types of sets, which are based on non-Magic intellectual properties, it has to be acknowledged that …
Commander Brackets Beta Update – Unbans, Game Changer Swaps and More!
The Commander Bracket System was updated today, April 22, in an article from Gavin Verhey. Five cards have been unbanned, including Coalition Victory and Gifts Ungiven, and the Game Changer list has seen two cards removed and eighteen cards added to the list. The update adds a lot more guidance on the brackets system, too. Kristen breaks it down. In …
Five Best Magic Sets for New Commander Players in 2025
So, you want to play Magic: the Gathering? You want to play Commander? Well, you have good taste — it’s an enduringly popular way to play. Commander is the format that lets you unleash your creativity, play with your favorites, and enjoy a relaxed and casual group experience, whether with friends or across the table at your Local Games Store. …
Archetype Inspection: Prowess
Over the years, Magic has invented a multitude of mechanics to build decks around, each with its own unique advantages, dedicated support cards, and memorable payoffs. But when all of those archetypes are thrown together into the grand melting pot of Commander, a few top-tier choices stand out. They offer versatile deck building options, consistent performance across different areas of …
Is Craterhoof Behemoth Still The GOAT?
Tarkir: Dragonstorm releases in just a few days – on April 11th. While the set features lots of new and powerful cards that are likely to make an impact on Commander, there’s also one reprint in the set that aficionados of 100-card format are pretty excited for: Craterhoof Behemoth. I love the new art, but is anyone else kind of …
5 Underrated Dragon Typal Commanders
Dragons are the most popular creature type in Commander. They beat out Elves, Zombies and Vampires to the top spot. While the most popular decks tend to be the likes of The Ur-Dragon, Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm, or Tiamat, there are a bunch of interesting options to try if you’re wanting something a bit more unique. Here are five underrated Dragon …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Set Review
Tarkir Dragonstorm prerelease is April 4, and the set releases April 11. This phenomenal revisit to Tarkir is sure to please old and new fans alike. It’s time to do a Commander Set Review for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. You can find other recent Commander set reviews here: The Commander Set Review this time is structured a little differently. As usual, I’m …