Spell Table’s ability to let people play Magic over the internet is a fantastic benefit for the community, but it can be tough to enjoy some Commander archetypes this way. Whether you’re searching an opponent’s library or playing creatures out of their graveyard, it can be hard when opponents are across the screen. That’s why the return of Magic events …
The Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle-earth Commander Set Review
Kristen GregoryKristen is Card Kingdom’s Head Writer and a member of the Commander Format Panel. Formerly a competitive Pokémon TCG grinder, she has been playing Magic since Shadows Over Innistrad, which in her opinion, was a great set to start with. When she’s not taking names with Equipment and Aggro strategies in Commander, she loves to play any form of …
Why is Upheaval Banned in Commander?
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 format with tons of 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 look at Upheaval …
Playing with Non-Permanents in Commander
Quick question for the Commander players in the audience: without checking, what percentage of cards in your deck non-permanents? Does 50% sound right? 75%? Even higher? I know there’s some blue/red spellslinger players or cEDH decks with tons of instant interaction helping keep the averages down, but I’d guess most other decks the number is closer to 80% than 50%. …
Five Magic Sets Worth Cracking for Commander Staples
Nothing beats the ease of ordering singles when you’re looking for the perfect card for your deck. But what if you like to open boosters for the rush? What if you want to draft with friends, or enter a Commander Boxing League? Kristen gives her thoughts on which recent Magic sets are the best to crack for Commander staples. None …
Why is Erayo, Soratami Ascendant Banned in Commander?
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 format with tons of 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 look at Erayo, …
Why is Sway of the Stars Banned in Commander?
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 format with tons of 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 look at Sway …
20 Essential Blue Commander Cards
Blue is one of the best control colors in Commander. If you’re looking for some tips on what blue cards will enhance your Commander collection, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our 20 essential blue cards — cards that will be great in any number of blue decks. Blue, more than any color, has an abundance of control and …
Streamlining Text-Heavy New Commanders
Have you noticed popular commanders are getting more mechanically complex every year? Recent sets have set records for the amount of rules text on cards, but it’s definitely most apparent on the legendary creatures leading our Commander decks. WHY SO LOQUACIOUS? The trend is driven both by general power creep and an even more insistent push for novelty. In 2023, …
Why is Recurring Nightmare Banned in Commander?
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 format with tons of 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 look at Recurring …