A common pitfall in deckbuilding is to try to make the conventional wisdom with ramp fit into every deck you build. I mean, isn't 2-mana ramp good and 3-mana ramp unplayable? Depending on your commander and your strategy, things might not be as simple as they first appear. This week, we take a look at a mana curve unique to the format of Commander which we're calling "The Commander Curve" in an effort to help smooth out the rough edges on your commander-centric decks!
00:00 Introduction
00:34 The Commander Curve
01:27 Commander Consistency
03:27 Casting Your Commander Early
04:14 Commander Setup Costs
06:01 When the Commander Curve Matters
07:14 Ramping Out Your Commander
09:02 Common Mistakes in Ramp
10:47 Closing Thoughts
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