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 …

Does Tarkir: Dragonstorm Save In-Universe Magic Sets?

Kristen GregoryCommunity, Limited, Products

It’s a Saturday afternoon, and the warm English spring sun is lighting up the room in the kinda way you have to shut the curtains if you want to play a video game. I’ve just picked up and eaten lunch, after a morning outside, and I’m finishing the dishes. In the background, Luis Scott Vargas is discussing his Sealed pool …

Five Best Magic Sets for New Commander Players in 2025

Kristen GregoryCommander, Products, Strategy

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.  …

Top 20 Iconic Dragons in Magic

Kristen GregoryProducts, Strategy

We love a good nostalgic countdown here at Card Kingdom, so here’s our run through of the most iconic Dragons. Each Dragons on this list is chosen for its power, popularity, impact in competitive formats, and enduring appeal. Did we get all of your favorites? 20. THUNDERMAW HELLKITE Limited all-star Thundermaw Hellkite reminds us how big a tempo swing Dragons …

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Set Review

Kristen GregoryCommander, Products

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 …

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Abzan Armor Precon Upgrade & Review

Kristen GregoryCommander, Products

Abzan Armor is the green white and black precon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. It features creatures with high toughness, creatures with defender, and leveraging those blockers by granting them the ability to attack. Your army of walls and other slow moving behemoths can then apply high damage due to their aggressively costed high toughness, while Felothar draws you a fresh hand …

The 15 Best New Cards from the Tarkir Dragonstorm Commander Precons

Kristen GregoryCommander, Products, Strategy

Tarkir: Dragonstorm has five Commander decks: Abzan Armor, Jeskai Striker, Sultai Arisen, Mardu Surge, and Temur Roar. Within these five decks are a total of 50 new Commander-legal cards. 50 is a lot, so I’m going to trim down the fat and showcase the best offerings from this expansion. Here are the 15 best new cards from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm …

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Mardu Surge Precon Upgrade & Review

Kristen GregoryCommander, Products, Uncategorized

Mardu Surge is the red white and black precon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. It features warriors, tokens, myriad triggers, and plenty of attacking. Your token army can then help you draw cards or put a steady drain on opposing life totals. Find out how to break the lines with our eleven in, eleven out Budget Upgrade Guide – this time for …