commander gameplay

Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?

Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
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
The Art of Balance in Commander Gameplay

The Art of Balance in Commander Gameplay

by
Ezra Sassaman
Ezra Sassaman
Finding balance in your Commander games can be challenging, but it can also lead to the most rewarding and memorable games.
Does Secrets of Strixhaven Have any Game Changers?

Does Secrets of Strixhaven Have any Game Changers?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
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.
Why Are These Cards Banned in Commander?

Why Are These Cards Banned in Commander?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
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

Commander Philosophy — Reviewing Removal in the Bracket Era

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
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?

Commander Philosophy — How Many Mistakes Is Too Many?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
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

Commander Philosophy — Why Lutri's Unbanning Matters

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
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?
Am I the Bolas? - A Spicy Meatball!

Am I the Bolas? - A Spicy Meatball!

by
Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza
Another week, another Bolas verdict. Is this one a bit spicier? Click to find out.
Am I the Bolas? - "Don't Attack Me, You'll Win!"

Am I the Bolas? - "Don't Attack Me, You'll Win!"

by
Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza
This week on Am I the Bolas?, we're talking politics and deals again. Is there a Bolas to be found here?