Rule Zero
- Am I the Bolas? - This Game Has Changed
ArticlesYou think that players are new, but then they flip a Smothering Tithe. Are they actually new, or are they lying about their deck?
- Am I the Bolas? - Downplaying Power
ArticlesHow do you handle when a person joins your pod and claims that their deck isn't that powerful... only for it to be THAT powerful?
- Why Don't We Like Infinite Combos?
ArticlesWhy do Commander players hate infinite combos? A look at competitive expectations, telegraphing, and what really makes a win feel earned.
- Am I the Bolas? - "I Would've Won and We Would've Played Another Game"
ArticlesThis week on Am I the Bolas?, should you refrain from using your removal, particularly on opponents' commanders? Or should you let it fly?
- Am I the Bolas? - You Can't Shut Me Down, I Shut You Down!
ArticlesOn this installment of Am I the Bolas?, what do you do if an opponent's commander shuts off your entire deck?
- Why Are the Brackets Telling Me How To Play Commander?
ArticlesAre people using the Commander Bracket System to shield themselves from playstyles they should actually have experience with? Let's discuss.
- Am I the Bolas? - A Year of Lessons
ArticlesOn this week's Am I the Bolas?, Mike reflects on the last year of Bolas, what he's coming around to, and what he's standing firm on.
- Rule Zero: Avatar's Double-Faced Sagas as Commanders
ArticlesThe double-faced Sagas in Avatar aren't technically legal to run as your commander, but maybe your pod won't mind. Here's how to build them.
- Why You Should Have an Elevator Pitch for Your Commander Decks
ArticlesHaving an elevator pitch for your Commander decks can streamline your pre-game discussions, and help to make sure you have a fun game.
