What really wins games of Commander: luck, skill, or deckbuilding? A reflection on the question through the words of Magic pros.

Has easy access to online tools made Commander deckbuilding better or worse? A look at what the information age gives brewers, and costs them.

Everyone's got an opinion on Rhystic Study, and historically, it's one of the saltiest cards ever, as voted on by the community. But why?

A look at what EDHREC's Salt Score actually measures, why the Salt List isn't a ban list, and playing Commander's saltiest cards the right way.

Kindred decks are easy to build and pilot, which might make them a comfort zone worth leaving: a case for breaking out and trying new things.

Why Commander—not Pauper or Arena—is the best format for learning Magic, through productive struggle, growth mindset, and player engagement.

Your Commander playgroup shapes how you build and play, and sometimes it's for the worse. Here's how your local meta and ecosystem affect you.

Why do we look down on players who build the format's popular commanders? A look at the bias behind calling a deck basic — or, the PSL of EDH.

Why does Commander get salty? A look at threat assessment — the strategic and social skill behind most of the format's biggest pain points.

Filter lands, bounce lands, and Temple of the False God still show up everywhere. Here's why modern land design has passed them by.