Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Alex has been nerding out in various TTRPGs, but has fallen for Magic ever since that time at summer camp. Since then, he has developed his passion for the game into an effort to actively shape the game to similarly inspire the next nerdy generations. Check out his work as a writer for EDHREC and share your philosophies about Magic and Commander.
Commander Philosophy — Why Lutri's Unbanning Matters
Lutri, the Spellchaser has been unbanned in Commander (though you still can't have it as a companion); what does this mean for the format?
All Your 2/2's Are Belong to Duskana, the Rage Mother
Help Alex improve his thematic Bear deck built around Duskana, the Rage Mother. Make this Commander deck 2/2's for days!
Commander Philosophy — Playing With Brackets at Home
Should the Bracket System be used differently with random people at your LGS than with your regular game group? Let's talk.
Why Are the Brackets Telling Me How To Play Commander?
Are people using the Commander Bracket System to shield themselves from playstyles they should actually have experience with? Let's discuss.
Commander Philosophy — 2-Card Combos in Lower Brackets
Is there space for 2-card combos in the lower Brackets of Commander? What's an acceptable combo and what isn't? Let's discuss.
The Art of Playing It Cool in Commander
In this edition of Commander Philosophy, Alex explores the art of playing it cool. When do you chill, and when do you become the threat?
What Does It Look Like To Chain Extra Turns in Commander?
We know that chaining extra turns is unacceptable at lower Commander Brackets, but what about extra combats and upkeeps?
The Commander Brackets Have Updated! Do These Changes Help?
Wizards of the Coast has clarified and altered their philosophy regarding Commander Brackets. What does this mean for the average player?
Commander Philosophy - To Combo or Not to Combo
Is it okay to have combos in your lower Bracket Commander deck? When is it okay to combo off? Is Pizza the best flavor of Combos? Let's talk.
Commander Philosophy - When Does Upgrading Go Too Far?
Upgrading? Optimizing? Is there a difference? If so, what is it? Let's dive in and examine how these ideas are separate.