Commander Staples are staples for a reason: they’re widely played, powerful and are a good choice for the average deck. They aren’t necessarily best-in-slot for your deck, though. Kristen shares some tips and truths about how to refine your decks further. What if I told you that you don’t actually want to be running Swords to Plowshares in your build? …
Sometimes the Best Removal in Commander is Stealing
Sometimes the best way to get rid of something is to take it. Kristen has rounded up some of the best ways to take from your opponent’s boards. Theft effects can be the best options for some colors to deal with problem permanents. The Sheldon Menery Secret Lair is dispatching at the moment, and while reflecting on all of what …
10 of the Best Legendary-Matters Commanders
Having Legendary synergy in your Commander Deck is a fun way to bring together your favorite Heroes and Villains from the Magic universe under one banner. Legendary-matters has received a lot of support in recent years, so here are 10 of the best Legendary Matters Commanders to helm your rag-tag bunch of adventurers. THE BEST LEGENDARY MATTERS COMMANDERS So usually …
10 Different Ways to Punish that Sol Ring Start
In any given game of Commander, at least one player will have the fabled Sol Ring start, and be off and away to the races while everyone else is still saddling up. Wondering how to offer some counterplay with cards that are still good in your deck? Kristen has some picks to settle the score with. Sol Ring starts can …
5 Underrated Commanders from Strixhaven
There are over 2,000 legendary creatures to choose from for your Commander, and sometimes it can be hard to pick one. Join me in this new series as we go set by set to discover some underrated Commanders from throughout Magic’s rich history of legendary creatures. UNDERRATED STRIXHAVEN COMMANDERS Today in the first entry in this series, we’ll be stopping …
5 Assassin’s Creed Cards to Keep an Eye On
Assassin’s Creed cards release on July 5, and there’s already some serious interest in certain cards. Kristen shares her top picks of what to keep an eye on as we move from pre-orders to set release. UNIVERSES BEYOND: ASSASSIN’S CREED Universes Beyond continues to go from strength to strength, with previous entries in the series like Warhammer 40,000, Doctor Who …
Assassin’s Creed Commander Set Review
Universes Beyond: Assassins’ Creed releases July 5th, and you’ll be able to get your hands on cards celebrating the rich lore and tropes of Assassin’s Creed. Which cards are worth a look for your Commander decks? Kristen has a Commander Set Review to fill you in. You can find other recent Commander set reviews here: UNIVERSES BEYOND: ASSASSIN’S CREED According …
10 Sweet Budget Commander Cards from Modern Horizons 3
Modern Horizons 3 is now available, and the real brewing has started. Though many of the more popular build-arounds from the set, like Tamiyo and Sorin, are seeing a lot of Modern interest too, there are plenty of cards that are less interesting for Modern, and so are enjoying some nice low prices. Here are 10 cards we’ve picked out …
What Exactly Is a Fast Game of Commander?
When you’re short on time or have already played a long drawn out game of Commander, the table often agrees that the last game of the night should be a fast game of Commander. But what exactly is a fast game of Commander? I don’t know about you, but most Commander sessions I play in have one or two games …
Cards We’re Prepping for our Assassin’s Creed Decks
Universes Beyond: Assassin’s Creed releases on July 5, with preview season officially starting June 18. For fans of the games, it’s looking to be an exciting and authentic dive into the alternate history the AC weaves. Even if you’re not a fan of the “Animus” showcase frame (which we think looks really cool, actually), the borderless art and just the …