Mechanical Memories — Trinkets & Tokens

Rise to the Challenge - The Best Sets for Commander

Which single Magic expansion has contributed the most to the Commander format?

#colors, #commander, #data science, #edh, #History, #mtgds, #plot Read More »

Historically Speaking - Worldslayer, Regeneration, and the Power of History

Historically Speaking — Emperors, Stones, and Suns

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 […]

#azor the lawbringer, #caged sun, #History, #mesoamerica, #the immortal sun Read More »

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

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 […]

#dinosaur, #gishath sun's avatar, #green, #History, #naya, #red, #tribal, #white Read More »

Librarian Lore — The Scarab God

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 […]

#black, #blue, #cultural, #dimir, #History, #Librarylore, #reanimator, #the scarab god, #zombies Read More »

Historically Speaking — Blood Fast and Bat Gods

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 […]

#Aclazotz, #Alara, #Arguel, #Arguel's Blood Fast, #Bats, #convalescent care, #edh, #enchantress, #form of the dragon, #History, #ixalan, #Maya, #mesa enchantress, #Mexica, #Mythology Read More »