history

Mechanical Memories — Trinkets & Tokens

Mechanical Memories — Trinkets & Tokens

by
Jubilee Finnegan
Jubilee Finnegan
Jubilee takes us on a Trinket-filled EDH adventure in the land of Foods, Treasures, and Clues.
Rise to the Challenge - The Best Sets for Commander

Rise to the Challenge - The Best Sets for Commander

by
MtGDS
MtGDS
Which single Magic expansion has contributed the most to the Commander format?
Historically Speaking — Emperors, Stones, and Suns

Historically Speaking — Emperors, Stones, and Suns

by
Charles Allison
Charles Allison
There are certain types of people who simply seem to be followed in the course of their lives by a symphonic heavy metal soundtrack. The Mexica king, Axayacatl, is a prime example of such people. Even factoring in the Mexica empire’s substantial love of theatre, violence, and theatrical violence, his personal comportment stands out. Axayactl […]
Librarian Lore — The Mysterious Case of the Three-Fingered Dinosaur

Librarian Lore — The Mysterious Case of the Three-Fingered Dinosaur

by
Casey Spark
Casey Spark
Librarian Lore: The Mysterious Case of the Three-Fingered Dinosaur The appearance of the new Elder Dinosaurs and the reinforcements that arrived for the tribe in this new set only made me more determined, as a lifelong Timmy, to have my own personal Jurassic Park in my pocket. Put down your torches and pitchforks, it won’t […]
Librarian Lore — The Scarab God

Librarian Lore — The Scarab God

by
Casey Spark
Casey Spark
Librarian Lore: Beetles, Bolas, and the Road to Eternity Welcome to Librarian Lore! My name is Casey Spark and I will be your guide through making connections to the real world cultural and mythological influences on your favorite commanders! I have been playing Magic: the Gathering since the original Ravnica block and Commander since I […]
Historically Speaking — Blood Fast and Bat Gods

Historically Speaking — Blood Fast and Bat Gods

by
Charles Allison
Charles Allison
Welcome to Historically Speaking! I’m Charlie Allison, and I’ll be your guide through mythology, anthropology, and burn spells! I’ve been playing Magic: The Gathering since middle school, and Commander in particular since college, putting about a decade of experience brewing, scheming, and fuming over historical travesties under my belt. When I’m not playing Magic or […]