philosophy

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.
The Difference Between Bracket 4 and cEDH

The Difference Between Bracket 4 and cEDH

by
Cas Hinds
Cas Hinds
A breakdown of the difference between Bracket 4 and cEDH, with insights from Playing With Power, Play to Win, and BearClaymore.
When Commander Etiquette Fails

When Commander Etiquette Fails

by
Cas Hinds
Cas Hinds
Playing Commander with a group of strangers can mean handling a lot of different emotions. How can you react appropriately to changing gameplay circumstances?
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
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.
Commander Philosophy — Reviewing Removal in the Bracket Era

Commander Philosophy — Reviewing Removal in the Bracket Era

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
On this edition of Commander Philosophy, we talk about removal spells, and how your Bracket determines which kinds and how much you run.