What’s the Best Way to Balance Game-Changers?

Tom AndersonCommander

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 …

Should You Always Tutor in Bracket 4?

Should You Always Tutor in Bracket 4?

Kristen GregoryCommander

Today I want to talk about the Commander Bracket System, and one of the as-of-yet most debated about parts: the difference between Bracket 3 and 4. The throughline here is the question “Should you always tutor in Bracket 4 Commander games?” BRACKET 4 COMMANDER First up, let’s talk about Bracket 4 Commander. Currently, Bracket 4 is the highest power version …

Commander Brackets Beta Update

Commander Brackets Beta Update – Unbans, Game Changer Swaps and More!

Kristen GregoryCommander

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 …