commander brackets
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.
Am I the Bolas? - Big Happy Playgroup Family
Is it Bolas-y if your value engine deck goes off against three new players who said they don't like your style of deck? Probably. 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.
Am I the Bolas? - I Thought This Was Bracket 4!
Is Bracket 4 "anything goes"? Or do you still need to tell people about your plans, like mass land destruction? Let's talk about it.
Glimpse the Core: Clarifying Bracket 2's Definition
The recent Commander Bracket System update has the Core bracket close to perfection, but Bennie has ideas for a few needed tweaks!
The Worst Cards You Can Play Against a Commander Player in 2026
Which cards cause the most distress in Commander games? Or get you kicked out of your playgroup? Here's a list to consider.
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.
Am I the Bolas? - High-Powered Rebuilding
On this week's Am I the Bolas?, we meet a reader who brought an overpowered deck to a low power pod. Is it pubstomping if they agreed to it?
Curating a Healthy Play Pod in Commander
Need advice on how make a Commander pod that's right for you? Cas is here with some advice to make sure your pod rocks on game night.
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?









