commander gameplay

Which Lands Aren't Worth Running?

Which Lands Aren't Worth Running?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Filter 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

Colorless Commander Decks Have Never Been Better

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Colorless Commander decks used to mean big Eldrazi and little else. New Vehicles, Spacecraft, and Universes Beyond cards changed that.
Which Combo Should You Run?

Which Combo Should You Run?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
What 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?

When Is Kingmaking Allowed?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
What 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?

How Much Information Should Be Shared During Rule Zero?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Bracket 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?

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.