Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Commander”
Commander Format Panel member Kristen Gregory talks about the decks she’s built, taken apart, and upgraded through the year. How many will make the cut for a new year of Commander? Last year I put up a second “Class of” article, with 2023’s graduates. I had a lot of fun with it, so let’s run it back. You can check …
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 …
We all love brewing new decks, but sometimes the process can be less fun when you can’t seem to make the cuts you need to make. Here are 5 ways to cut cards easier when you’re building a new Commander deck. HOW TO CUT CARDS IN A COMMANDER DECK Commander can feel like a boundless and easy experience compared to …
All of the Commanders in today’s article bring something satisfying and unique to the table. They have really interesting text boxes, which makes them really bloody cool. Here are the Top 10 Coolest Commanders of 2024. “Cool”. What is it? Well, it’s entirely subjective, I can tell you that. There’s no two people in the world who would come up …
As the year heads to a close, Kristen looks back at the year’s new Commander offerings, and shares a countdown of the Top 20 Commander Cards of 2024. Did your faves make the cut? 2024 has been a heck of a year for Magic, and by extension, for Commander. This year we got 2059 new cards legal in the format, …
Invasion is one of the most important sets in Magic history. Released in 2000, it represents both a very important moment in the history of Magic design, and an equally important moment in Magic lore. In the story, Invasion and its Block (the subsequent sets Planeshift and Apocalypse) was the culmination of several years of Magic story. The Phyrexian invasion …
As 2024 comes to a close, Kristen takes stock of the year’s sets. Was Foundations the best Magic set of the year? It was a big year for Magic in 2024, and we experienced a slew of products, whether Standard-legal, or legal for Modern or Commander. In total, we saw five sets enter Standard: There were also five more “major” …
As you probably know, it was recently announced that we’re going to be getting a whole lot of Universes Beyond sets in 2025, and they’re all going to be legal in Standard. These are sets that are based on an IP other than Magic: the Gathering. This got me thinking about our first Standard-legal Universes Beyond set – 2021’s Dungeons …
Auras seem to be getting better all the time, and it’s largely due to the lack of boardwipes at many Commander tables. When tables begin to look more battlecruiser style, Auras can pack a punch for their low investment. Here are some of the better options worth considering. I love a good Aura in Commander, and just recently, I’ve been …
Innistrad has to be one of my all-time favorite planes in Magic. The mix of gothic horror, the sublime, and the introduction of eldritch horror later on was all right up my street. Innistrad also has a whole host of great Commanders to try, and this week, we’ll look at some underrated and underplayed options. Previous entries have looked at …
