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Raising the Nine Hells With Avacyn, Angel of Horror

Raising the Nine Hells With Avacyn, Angel of Horror

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Josh Nelson
Josh Nelson
As a "filthy Aristocrats player," it's only right that Josh Nelson covers the newest spooky commander in mono-black: Avacyn, Angel of Horror!
Mass Land Denial Is Fun, Actually

Mass Land Denial Is Fun, Actually

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Kara Blinebry
Kara Blinebry
Mass land denial is the worst, isn't it? ... or is it? In this article, Kara lays out some reasons why the strategy may not be that bad.
The Mechanics of the Echoverse

The Mechanics of the Echoverse

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Kurohitsuki
Kurohitsuki
Now that Reality Fracture's out in the wild, it's time to take a deep dive into the mechanics of the set, both official and otherwise.
What Do You Salt? A Guide to Each Color's Flavor of Salt

What Do You Salt? A Guide to Each Color's Flavor of Salt

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Jonathan Zucchetti
Each color of the pie is known for a "thing" - the one aspect of Magic its best at. But does each color also have a distinct flavor of salt, too?
Empowering Carth with Reality Fracture

Empowering Carth with Reality Fracture

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Ezra Sassaman
Ezra Sassaman
With a focus on planeswalkers, Reality Fracture brings with it a ton of new toys for Carth the Lion, a Golgari-colored 'walker-loving legend.
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest — October 2026

Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest — October 2026

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Dana Roach
Dana Roach
October's deckbuilding contest is challenging players to think about Halloween with a deck built around tricks, treats, or both.
The Sodium Content Difference Between USA and France

The Sodium Content Difference Between USA and France

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Arnaud Gompertz
Arnaud Gompertz
Commander is played worldwide, which means different cultures bring their own levels of salt tolerance to the table. What's it like in France?
10 High-Salt Cards the Community Got Wrong

10 High-Salt Cards the Community Got Wrong

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Nicholas Lucchesi
Nicholas Lucchesi
Everyone agrees that the top tier of salty cards deserves their ranking...or do they? Take a look at some cards that don't deserve the hate.
Flickering Hound: Five Ways to Use It in Commander

Flickering Hound: Five Ways to Use It in Commander

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Alejandro Fuentes
Alejandro Fuentes
A card like Flickering Hound will impact Commander games in plenty of ways - Alejandro explores four good ways and one not so good way.
Am I the Bolas? - "Real Fun"

Am I the Bolas? - "Real Fun"

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Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza
You've wiped everyone's board but your own, then your commander gets removed. Who really had the fun removed from the game?