commander gameplay
- Which Lands Aren't Worth Running?
ArticlesFilter lands, bounce lands, and Temple of the False God still show up everywhere. Here's why modern land design has passed them by.
- Colorless Commander Decks Have Never Been Better
ArticlesColorless Commander decks used to mean big Eldrazi and little else. New Vehicles, Spacecraft, and Universes Beyond cards changed that.
- Which Combo Should You Run?
ArticlesWhat separates a combo from a synergy? Which combos belong in which Bracket? A Commander Philosophy look at building, and cutting, combos.
- When Is Kingmaking Allowed?
ArticlesWhat does kingmaking say about a Commander player? Alex takes a deep dive into the politics and philosophy of choosing who wins when you can't.
- How Much Information Should Be Shared During Rule Zero?
ArticlesBracket 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?
ArticlesThis 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
ArticlesFinding 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?
ArticlesSecrets 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?
ArticlesWith 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?
ArticlesThere 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.
