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Paul Palmer
Jan 26, 2026
Taking Sonic the Hedgehog for a Different Spin In Commander
Looking to try something a little bit different with Sonic the Hedgehog in Commander? Then check out this deck tech for some ideas.
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Michael 'Wheels' Whelan
There's Way Too Many Legendary Creatures in Recent Magic Sets
Universes Beyond is bringing to Magic: The Gathering an unprecedented increase in the number of legendary creatures per set. What effects might this have on our favorite formats?
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Average Decklist

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Aerith Gainsborough
Aerith Gainsborough
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
Auron, Venerated Guardian
Auron, Venerated Guardian
Beza, the Bounding Spring
Beza, the Bounding Spring
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Bruna, the Fading Light
Bruna, the Fading Light
Celestine, the Living Saint
Celestine, the Living Saint
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Gandalf the White
Gandalf the White
Gisela, the Broken Blade
Gisela, the Broken Blade
God-Eternal Oketra
God-Eternal Oketra
Haliya, Guided by Light
Haliya, Guided by Light
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Loran of the Third Path
Loran of the Third Path
Mangara, the Diplomat
Mangara, the Diplomat
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
Myrel, Shield of Argive
Myrel, Shield of Argive
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
Sigrid, God-Favored
Sigrid, God-Favored
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Skrelv, Defector Mite
Spectacular Spider-Man
Spectacular Spider-Man
Tataru Taru
Tataru Taru
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
The Wandering Rescuer
The Wandering Rescuer
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Zack Fair
Zack Fair
Instants (10)
Akroma's Will
Akroma's Will
Brave the Elements
Brave the Elements
Enlightened Tutor
Enlightened Tutor
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Galadriel's Dismissal
Galadriel's Dismissal
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Reprieve
Reprieve
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Sorceries (4)
Austere Command
Austere Command
Search for Glory
Search for Glory
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Urza's Ruinous Blast
Urza's Ruinous Blast
Artifacts (9)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Heroes' Podium
Heroes' Podium
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Oketra's Monument
Oketra's Monument
Pearl Medallion
Pearl Medallion
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The Seriema
The Seriema
The Wind Crystal
The Wind Crystal
Enchantments (5)
Day of Destiny
Day of Destiny
Flowering of the White Tree
Flowering of the White Tree
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Trouble in Pairs
Trouble in Pairs
War of the Last Alliance
War of the Last Alliance
Planeswalkers (2)
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
The Wandering Emperor
The Wandering Emperor
Lands (12)
Adventurer's Inn
Adventurer's Inn
Clive's Hideaway
Clive's Hideaway
Eiganjo Castle
Eiganjo Castle
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
Minas Tirith
Minas Tirith
Monumental Henge
Monumental Henge
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Plaza of Heroes
Plaza of Heroes
Seraph Sanctuary
Seraph Sanctuary
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
War Room
War Room
Basics (1)
Plains
22 Plains