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MTG Proxies for cEDH: Norms, Expectations, and Event Reality

TLDR cEDH is the part of Commander where people will debate a single sequencing choice for five minutes, then calmly present a deck that costs more than a used Honda. That’s why MTG proxies for cEDH are not a fringe thing. They’re a practical tool for making “competitive” mean “skill and prep” instead of “who […]

How To Have a Great Commander Rule Zero Discussion (Without the Awkward Vibes)

Commander rule zero is the pregame talk where everyone agrees what kind of Commander game they’re about to play, so nobody gets surprised by power mismatches or “gotcha” strategies. It’s basically a quick expectations check: how fast decks can win, whether infinite combos or heavy tutors are on the table, if stax/locks, extra turns, or […]

Commander Comparison: Atraxa vs Edgar Markov

Commander can be a lot to take in, especially when you’re deciding on your next leader. Two commanders that see a lot of table time are Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice and Edgar Markov. They both have strong identities, but they lead to very different decks. Here’s a breakdown of how each one shapes deck construction, what […]

The 40-Card Flashpoint: Inside Wizards’ New Commander List

Magic: The Gathering’s new bracket beta has arrived, and it’s left some people scratching their heads. Wizards of the Coast published a list of 40 Commander cards that might not be banned but are pretty close to the “yes, you should watch out for these” zone. Some folks are worried that this means their precious […]

Edgar Markov Commander Strategies and Deck Building Ideas

Edgar Markov, a legendary Vampire from the Mardu color set (red, white, and black), has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful tribal commanders in Magic: The Gathering. Thanks to his eminence ability, Edgar can flood the battlefield with tokens and strengthen your board faster than many other leaders in the format. With […]

The Death of Modern? Why The One Ring Ban Won’t Save the Format

Wizards announced The One Ring, Amped Raptor, and Jegantha, the Wellspring are being banned from Modern. Along with those bans, Mox Opal, Green Sun’s Zenith, Faithless Looting, and Splinter Twin are being unbanned. On the surface this looks like a big shakeup for Modern. But to many long time players it feels empty. The core […]

Why Expensive Cards Don’t Always Mean Better Commander Decks

Commander is full of the most powerful cards ever printed in Magic: The Gathering. It’s common to see players drop a lot of money on flashy, expensive staples thinking these cards will automatically make their decks better. But budget decks continue to thrive and often beat expectations. If top tier cards mean victory, why do […]

Could a Points-Based Power Level System Work for Commander?

Wizards of the Coast is currently polishing their new Commander power level ranking system—a four-tiered structure where certain powerhouse cards determine which bracket your deck falls into. Naturally, we still don’t have all the details, and Gavin has made it clear that community feedback will be important as they finalize the approach. That’s what set […]

Canadian Highlander in MTG: Overview

Canadian Highlander is a Magic: The Gathering (MTG) format that combines the massive card pool and power level of Vintage with unique deck building restrictions. It’s an unsanctioned, 1v1 singleton format that’s known for being creative, deep and has a ton of viable archetypes. Canadian Highlander’s rules, points system and flexibility in deck building has […]

Top 25 MTG Foundations Cards Shaking Up Standard

Welcome back, Wizards fans! It’s been a couple of weeks since MTG Foundations dropped, and you know what that means: time to explore the early meta! Thankfully, spoiler season is on pause, giving us a chance to appreciate the set and play with the new cards. Today, we’re focusing on MTG Foundations cards that are […]