Pirates, Vampires, Merfolk and Dinosaurs are back with brand new cards. Kristen sits down to evaluate what new The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Precon exclusive cards are worth adding to your collection. Lost Caverns of Ixalan brings with it four Commander decks: Ahoy Mateys, Blood Rite, Explorers of the Deep and Veloci-Ramp-Tor. Each is filled with a bevy of new, …
Wilds of Eldraine Virtue and Valor Precon Upgrade Guide
Wilds of Eldraine brings two new Commander Precons, and the Selesnya Aura deck brings with it powerful new cards and ways to play, thanks to the Role mechanic. So how does Virtue and Valor play and how can you upgrade it further? Kristen has the guide. VIRTUE AND VALOR: NEW COMMANDERS The first of two new Commanders in Virtue and …
Wilds of Eldraine Fae Dominion Precon Upgrade Guide
Wilds of Eldraine brings two new Commander Precons, and the Dimir Faeries deck brings with it powerful new cards and ways to play. So how’s Fae Dominion and what’s an ideal upgrade route? Kristen has the lowdown. FAE DOMINION: NEW COMMANDERS The first of Fae Dominion’s two new Commanders is Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor. At three mana, you get a …
Wilds of Eldraine Commander Precon Highlights
Wilds of Eldraine brings with it two crowd-pleasing Commander Precon decks in Virtue and Valor and Fae Dominion, but also some exciting Set Booster-exclusive cards. There’s even some bonus Set Booster cards that were originally planned for a cancelled JumpStart product. Today we’ll review the highlights of these ancillary cards. Should you pick them up for your Commander collection? Are …
The Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle-earth Hosts of Mordor Precon Upgrade Guide
The Hosts of Mordor Commander precon is marshaled and ready for an upgrade! Let Tom teach you how to be the best dark lord you can be as we review the deck and suggest new cards to add. I’d like to think I’m a fun and friendly presence in most Commander games… but I also relish when it’s my turn …
The Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle-earth Elven Council Precon Upgrade Guide
Elven Council puts a strategic spin on politics and planning, and Jason is here to teach players how to embrace their inner, immortal wisdom in this Commander precon upgrade guide. Commander players love politics (or they really hate it). Usually this meta-mechanic plays out through the form of deal-making or negotiations, but turning to the council codifies this process into …
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Food and Fellowship Precon Upgrade Guide
Food and Fellowship is one of four new Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth precons and is led by a couple of iconic hobbits, Sam and Frodo. This deck is all about lifegain in the form of tokens and we’re taking a look at how to upgrade this precon as well as what new cards this precon has to …
The Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle-earth Riders of Rohan Precon Upgrade Guide
Humans matter decks are one of the most popular themes among Commander players. I have good news if you’re a fan, because not only are we going over the new, powerful Human matters Commanders (and accompanying cards) in the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth’s Riders of Rohan precon, but we’ll also be showing you how to upgrade …
March of the Machine: Cavalry Charge Precon Upgrade Guide
Cavalry Charge is a new direction for Esper, and Jason will help control players finger their inner aggression as he reviews and suggests an upgrade for this March of the Machine Commander precon. If you had put together a bingo card for March of the Machine and slapped an “Eminence returns” space on there, I never would have thought we’d …
March of the Machine Tinker Time Precon Upgrade Guide
Tinker Time is one of five new Commander precons from March of the Machine, and we’re looking to upgrade this deck that loves to create artifact tokens. Along the way, we’ll also touch on the deck right out of the box and all the new cards inside! Each time a new set releases, we love seeing what themes show up …