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?

We know that chaining extra turns is unacceptable at lower Commander Brackets, but what about extra combats and upkeeps?

Should every blue deck run Spark Double? Isn't it nice to always have an extra copy of your commander? What about creativity? Let's discuss.

Wizards of the Coast has clarified and altered their philosophy regarding Commander Brackets. What does this mean for the average player?

Is it okay to have combos in your lower Bracket Commander deck? When is it okay to combo off? Is Pizza the best flavor of Combos? Let's talk.

Upgrading? Optimizing? Is there a difference? If so, what is it? Let's dive in and examine how these ideas are separate.

Do lands make the deck? Or do lands affect what Bracket your Commander deck plays at? Let's discuss, in this edition of Commander Philosophy.

We've all experienced saltiness in our Commander games, either our own or someone else's. But why do players get salty? And is it okay?

Not every Commander pod or player will be a good fit for you. But how do you deal when matched up with someone with a different mindset?

Sol Ring. It's in practically every deck, and for good reason. But is that reason good enough to justify its omnipresence in the format?