Burning Inquiry — The Cult of Ludevic and Sidar Kondo

I was involved in a cult once. Usually quite a calculated and reasonable man, one day I learned it was the will of Zedruu that I must submit to. Of course things began harmlessly enough: It is the will of Zedruu that you have... this Pentad Prism. It is no longer burdened by counters. Enjoy. I will be […]

#blue, #green, #izzet, #ludevic necro-alchemist, #red, #selesnya, #sidar kondo of jamuraa, #white, #zedruu the greathearted Read More »

Underdog's Corner — Basandra, Battle Seraph

This article is Round 12 of the Underdog’s Corner, a series spotlighting various lesser-used commanders and their place in the format. Each article makes the argument for a single commander that deserves more play, as well as highlighting key cards and synergies. War! What is it good for? Hello, hello, hello! And welcome to the dozenth edition […]

#basandra battle seraph, #blazing archon, #blood moon, #boros, #casual, #combat, #crawlspace, #ghostly prison, #gisela blade of goldnight, #goblin diplomats, #pillowfort, #red, #ruination, #underdog, #wars toll, #white Read More »

60 to 100 — Affinity for Everyone

This week we get deeply personal on 60 to 100. Not because the deck is inspired by something that I love and have played in depth. Nope. This week we're playing an archetype that I hate with a passion. As a Merfolk player in Modern there is one notoriously bad matchup that I dread. Every […]

#affinity, #akiri line-slinger, #artifacts, #black, #blue, #breya etherium shaper, #red, #silas renn seeker adept, #white Read More »

Hour of Devastation EDH Review — White

Today I have the privilege of taking you through the white cards of Hour of Devastation! We'll look at everything through the lens of Commander playability, so I'll skip lots of the common/draft cards that you likely won't ever see. Yada yada, disclaimers of my own opinions etc. Let's roll! Adorned Pouncer To feed off […]

#adorned pouncer, #angel of condemnation, #crested sunmare, #deserts hold, #djeru with eyes open, #god-pharaohs faithful, #hou, #hour of hevastation, #hour of revelation, #oketras last mercy, #overwhelming splendor, #previews, #saving grace, #solemnity, #unconventional tactics, #white Read More »

Low Market — Hondens Enchantress

Horde of Notions art by Adam Rex When you build as many strange decks as I do, you might start to notice a trend: why are all these oddball concepts turning five-color? Five-color voltron, five-color superfriends (i.e. planeswalkers), five-color spellslinger– sometimes, you just want it all. Today on Low Market, we will have it all: […]

#5 color, #argothian enchantress, #black, #blue, #enchantress, #green, #horde of notions, #red, #white Read More »

EDH Political Science — Marchesa's Bully Pulpit

At the end of last year India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced a bold plan to cut out black market spending and corruption. Eliminate money. Not all money, but enough of the untraceable, large denomination, physical bills so the underground economy is either left exposed or starves. A wave of anti-corruption politics has swept other […]

#aggravated assault, #aggro, #black, #mardu, #mass mutiny, #meta, #politics, #queen marchesa, #red, #vindicate, #white Read More »

Commander Showdown — Ayli vs Karlov

The Great Divide If you browse the pages of EDHREC enough, you might notice a gap between the most-played and second-most-played commander in any given color identity. In Gruul, for example, Omnath, Locus of Rage has 1343 decks, while the next highest, Xenagos, God of Revels, has 909. In Azorius, the difference between Brago, King […]

#ayli eternal pilgrim, #black, #karlov of the ghost council, #life drain, #life gain, #lifegain, #orzhov, #white Read More »

Partner Focus — Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Just for fun, try going into an IKEA, buying a few things at random, then dumping all the parts in one pile and throwing away the instructions. See what you come up with, Ludevic-style. Kraum. Two heads. Three arms. Ten eyes? When it comes to body parts: waste not, want not. For starters, Kraum, Ludevic's Opus is […]

#black, #blue, #izzet, #kraum ludevic's opus, #ludevic necro-alchemist, #orzhov, #partner, #ravos soultender, #red, #stitcher geralf, #white, #zombie Read More »

Burning Inquiry — Silas & Bruse Fidget Spinners

Reality can be heavy with burden, and, at times, feel like you're entrenched by your circumstances. School, work, the responsibilities of life; each has the potential to become menial tasks we're perpetually chained to. Of course there are ways to cope with this stark truth. Some people break from traditional norms after becoming romanced by […]

#artifacts, #black, #blue, #bruse tarl boorish herder, #deckbuilding, #eggs, #fidget spinners, #red, #silas renn seeker adept, #white, #yoretiller Read More »

Commander Showdown — Karador vs Meren

Blast from the Past Commander Anthology comes out this Friday, inviting us all to enjoy some of our old favorites from past Commander products, such as Kaalia of the Vast and Derevi, Empyrial Tactician. The Anthology deck I'd like to spend some time on is Plunder the Graves, featuring Meren of Clan Nel Toth. Before Commander […]

#abzan, #black, #golgari, #green, #karador ghost chieftain, #meren of clan nel toth, #reanimator, #toolbox, #white Read More »