7+ hour ago  (799+ words) Astral Dragon is unique not just among Dragons, but among MTG cards in general. Getting to make two copies of any noncreature permanent is massive, letting you copy value engines like Rhystic Study, or even lands if you need ramp....

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (429+ words) Thanks to their intricacies and their consistency, the Aristocrat archetype is quite popular in Commander. Despite this, thanks to a vast collection of Aristocrat Commanders existing, there are quite a few that end up becoming forgotten. Rakdos Muscle, for example,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (664+ words) In the grand scheme of MTG, Impossible Man is one of the weirder copy effects out there. While you can change what you’re copying so you never miss out on a good target, it only ever starts as Impossible Man....

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (634+ words) Gaining 71 life to get there is no mean feat, of course, but Bilbo’s first ability helps out a lot in that regard. It works best with frequent individual lifegain triggers, like those on Soul Warden and Guide of Souls. This…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (987+ words) Spellslinger decks, or those that aim to cast a ton of noncreature spells for profit, are incredibly popular in Commander, and for good reason. The archetype provides the exciting, game-action-rich turns of Combo decks, but with less deterministic, more skill-dependent…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (880+ words) In Commander, it’s all too easy to build around the best option in any given archetype. Admittedly, this is understandable, as even if you’re not aiming for higher brackets, wanting optimum synergy just makes sense. That being said, there is…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (748+ words) While two weeks have passed since Marvel Super Heroes was officially released, it’s still early days for the set. Not only is much of it locked behind ongoing delays, but many of the set’s cards are still proving themselves. This…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (385+ words) Given the record-setting volume of legendary creatures in Marvel Super Heroes, it isn’t surprising that the set is having a big impact in Commander. Players are still discovering cool ways to maximize the new build-arounds, even in more competitive settings....

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (375+ words) While it’s been pretty slow so far, July is one hell of a month for Magic: The Gathering. Not only do players have Marvel Super Heroes to enjoy, but there’s MagicCon: Amsterdam on the near horizon. As if this wasn’t…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (953+ words) As one of the most recognizable faces in all of Marvel, it’s no wonder that Iron Man now has a fair few MTG cards. Between the main set, Commander products, and Secret Lair, there are now eight unique Iron Man…...