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.
How Much Information Should Be Shared During Rule Zero?
Bracket 3 is the most contested bracket in Commander. Here's why it tends to keep splitting into two unofficial sub-brackets during gameplay conversation.
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
Does Secrets of Strixhaven Have any Game Changers?
Secrets of Strixhaven has a lot of fun and powerful cards. But do any of them deserve Game Changers status? Let's take a look.
Can the Commander Ban List Be Dramatically Downsized?
With the Commander Bracket System in place, it's time to reevaluate the ban list. Can we unban most of the banned cards?
Why Are These Cards Banned in Commander?
There are quite a few cards banned in Commander. But why? Let's take a look at all of them to find out why we can't play them.
Commander Philosophy — Reviewing Removal in the Bracket Era
On this edition of Commander Philosophy, we talk about removal spells, and how your Bracket determines which kinds and how much you run.
Commander Philosophy — How Many Mistakes Is Too Many?
Have you ever played a game of Commander perfectly? Yeah, neither have we, so let's discuss how to handle mistakes and misplays in 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.