Opinion
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- The Educator's Guide to the Foundations Precons
The Foundations preconstructed decks are intended for people new to Magic, but how are they as an educational tool? Educator Jeremy weighs in.
- Salt isn't a Ban List
A look at what EDHREC's Salt Score actually measures, why the Salt List isn't a ban list, and playing Commander's saltiest cards the right way.
- Are Kindred Decks Your Commander Comfort Zone?
Kindred decks are easy to build and pilot, which might make them a comfort zone worth leaving: a case for breaking out and trying new things.
- Why Commander Is the Best Way to Learn Magic
Why Commander—not Pauper or Arena—is the best format for learning Magic, through productive struggle, growth mindset, and player engagement.
- Am I the Bolas? - Big Turn for Me, but Not for Thee
When you take long turns, it's interminable; when I take long turns, it's fun. Where should the line be drawn?
- Is Your Local Meta Making You a Worse Commander Player?
Your Commander playgroup shapes how you build and play, and sometimes it's for the worse. Here's how your local meta and ecosystem affect you.
- Should the Bracket System Move Out of Beta?
After eleven months in beta, is Commander's Bracket system ready to be finalized? What it does well, where it falls short, and what to fix.
- Are "Pumpkin Spice" Commander Decks Bad?
Why do we look down on players who build the format's popular commanders? A look at the bias behind calling a deck basic — or, the PSL of EDH.
