Phyrexia All Will Be One Rebellion Rising Precon Upgrade Guide

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Rebellion Rising Precon Upgrade Guide

Janel SantaCruz CampbellCommander

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander decks are arriving soon, returning us to battle with those eerie Phyrexians. But there’s a Rebellion Rising to answer the threat — a Boros powerhouse featuring heavy-hitting Rebel tokens that is primed for an upgrade.  This deck is the perfect Commander precon base for anyone who loves creating and buffing tokens while manning a …

Why is Braids, Cabal Minion banned in Commander?

Why is Braids, Cabal Minion Banned in Commander?

Jacob LacknerCommander

While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a competitive format with tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, we’re going to take a look at …

Phyrexia All Will Be One, Corrupting Influence Precon Upgrade Guide

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Corrupting Influence Precon Upgrade Guide

Adam The GatheringCommander

Phyrexia: All Will Be One has arrived, and with it comes the first precons set on the infamous plane of New Phyrexia. Whether you welcome compleation with open arms or despise Phyrexia’s very being, I’m sure you are as intrigued about making an upgrade to the villainous Corrupting Influence deck as I am. Let’s get stuck into it! CORRUPTING INFLUENCE: …

Why is Biorhythm banned in Commander?

Why is Biorhythm Banned in Commander?

Jacob LacknerCommander

While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a competitive format with tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, we’re going to take a look at …

The 10 Best Planeswalkers for Atraxa Superfriends

The 10 Best Planeswalkers for Atraxa Superfriends

Kristen GregoryCommander, Strategy

Atraxa Superfriends is one of the most popular Commander decks for a reason: it’s really badass to assemble a team of Planeswalkers to do battle with. When choosing your squad, it’s important to choose based on synergies, ultimate abilities and win conditions. Kristen has her recommendations of what to include. Ah, Superfriends — it’s an archetype you either love or …

Commander Deck Tech: Karumonix Rats Matter

Commander Deck Tech: Karumonix, Rats Matter

Jacob LacknerCommander

Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview season is well underway, and there are many exciting, new Commanders. I’m the most hyped for Karumonix, the Rat King, who is a great commander for rats-matter decks.  While giving Toxic 1 to your rats is really cool, I’m actually more excited about his enter the battlefield ability, which can draw you a ton …

How to Keep Commander Less Explosive

How to Keep Commander Less Explosive

Tom AndersonCommander, Strategy

The Commander format has one really fundamental problem: it’s explosive. And it’s only getting worse as time ticks on. I don’t just mean that the community discourse is liable to blow up at the slightest provocation (although, true). I mean that multiplayer Magic, especially with the card pool and ruleset present in this format, naturally trends toward explosive play patterns …

The Best Commander Cards from Phyrexia All Will Be One Precons

The Best Commander Cards from Phyrexia: All Will Be One Precons

Kristen GregoryCommander

Phyrexia: All Will Be One is right around the corner. It’s exciting to visit New Phyrexia again, and this visit also brings us two Commander precons. Whether you’re into Rebellion Rising’s Boros Equipment or the Corrupting Influence of an Abzan Toxic deck, these are two great choices for new and experienced players alike.  But what are the best cards to …