WASHINGTON, DC — Hey, welcome to the pod. I see you’re new to the shop, so let’s take a moment to have a rule zero conversation and get to introduce ourselves. I’m Jean, I’m a staffer at Senator Schumer’s office, and this is my…
In the fast-paced world of hobbyist news it’s important to be on the forefront of reporting big stories when they happen. Other websites have been quicker to report on the news than us at Commander’s Herald, and we seek to aim higher or at the same level as them. So,…
URBANA, IL – Coinciding with the change in seasons and the temperature dial in her car, the newly released Ocarina of Time remake has caused local Magic player Trisha Kushman to shift her hyperfixation over to The Legend of Zelda. “I forgot how much I love these games,” said Kushman…
Washington, D.C. — In 2016, an inconspicuous bulk rare was released onto the world. For years, it has bided its time by not being played even a little bit. Recently, however, reports have shown some kitchen table players playing this mediocre creature to disastrous effect, leading to an…
MAGIC: THE FINAL FRONTIER– These are the continuing voyages of a guy. His mission: to explore strange new worlds, seek out new playgroups, and boldly go where no Magic: The Gathering player has gone before. Captain’s Log: Stardate 2026.10 I arrived this weekend at a strange and barren world. Its…
Alejandro tackles a typal pauper EDH deck again, but this time he takes the easy path and builds around elves.
Looking to build an aristocrats deck in Commander for the first time? Let Ciel Collins walk you through all the best aristocrat colors and commanders!
Crush your opponents under foot with this Terrian, World Tyrant deck!
It was a terror in standard, but have you ever wanted to play caw-go in Commander? Kara Blinebry can make it happen with this edition of 60 to 100!
Somewhere in the Multiverse, Twitter — Notorious former planeswalker and presumed future antagonist Nicol Bolas stunned many on both sides of the multiversal political spectrum when, following Tuesday’s stunning “bluenami”…
On the 7th of May, 2007, Mark Rosewater formally introduced the ‘aesthetic profiles’ in an article entitled “Melvin and Vorthos.” This article, and…
Topeka, Kansas — I risked everything seeking some valuable mystery meat, and I lost. To set the stage, Magic: the Gathering‘s recent collaboration with beef-stick company Mythical…
Local Game Store, Swing State — Local liberal Connor Cishett White has just decided that today, November 3rd 2026, is the perfect time to debut his new, never-before-seen “policial-slash-voting themed”…
Join Tyler 'Savesya' Bucks as he digs through the bulk of Tarkir: Dragonstorm, and showcases the best commons & uncommons from the set!
Today, Tyler 'Savesya' Bucks brings us a list of the best commons & uncommons you can find in Tarkir: Dragonstorm!
Make spells matter on a budget with this Zethi, Arcane Blademaster deck tech from Benjamin Levin.
Tyler 'Savesya' Bucks is here with an interesting take on the new commander Eshki Dragonclaw... Read the article now to find out what it is!
Fishbowl is back and it’s more crowded than ever. A couple extra rows of tables have been crammed into the Al Bahr Shriners Convention Center and the whiffs of crusted…
Looking beyond the clans and dragons for cards that will see play in cEDH? Let Cal Jones run you through the new cEDH cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm.
What do cEDH and Aetherdrift have in common? They're both about going fast! Join Cal Jones for the Aetherdrift cEDH set review.
Are you playing as much Dress Down in cEDH as you should be? Harvey dives into one of blue's most versatile answers to creatures.
March 8, 2002, MtG Head Designer Mark Rosewater authored an article in his column Making Magic entitled “Timmy, Johnny,…
10 years ago, Magic Head Designer Mark Rosewater formally codified the Storm Scale in a December Edition of his column, Making Magic. In the column, Mark described how he…
Well hello there, gorgeous. We’re trying something a little different today. Now nobody get mad here, but recently someone described one of…
I swear to fucking god, that shitty anime alter elfball deck is bad enough on its own, but I’m going to examine every single card you play looking at the…
Art inspires art, and Brandon Amico has built an EDH deck based on Madeline Miller's "Circe" with a custom-painted commander.
What would compel you to "ruin" cards with artist signatures? The "hobby-within-a-hobby" is growing; explore the niche with a new Nick Wolf miniseries.
Wizards of the Coast put out an open call for artwork portfolios, seeking artists interested in creating for Magic and D&D. Will you submit?
Ever thought a piece of Magic art looks a little too iconic? Nick Wolf looks at the top five Magic artworks that look like classic art.
Hexhaven Academy Tower — Recently, “The Theorist,” Jace Beleren, made the somewhat dubious claim that he has created, or is intending to create, a Multiverse without suffering. Given the extremely…
INNISTRAD – Emrakul, the Eldrazi titan responsible for invading Innistrad, Zendikar, and some amount of planes we can’t list because they now never existed, released a statement this week confirming…
Three Tree City, Bloomburrow — Residents of The Crown have welcomed a peculiar new face to the neighborhood: a kestrel known only as Nicky. “He’s an odd fellow, for sure,…
I stare out the window of the mud-caked pickup truck, my transition lenses blocking as much of the sunlight as they can while the endless plains slowly roll by. We’ve…
What is a Battle card? How do they work? Judge and CAG member Charlotte Sable breaks down Magic’s newest card type.
Enforcing the rules is hard enough for judges at the best of the times, but what happens when they're adjudicating multiplayer games?
What sort of issues do cEDH players and judges run into at tournaments? Kevin Sugihara speaks with the Head Judge of Silicon Dynasty.
Phyrexia: All Will Be One has arrived with a whole host of new combos! Myles Schaller of Commander Spellbook runs us through the best and weirdest.
Eliza Hunton sat down with Magic player and mental health doctoral researcher Sahar Mirhadi at MagicCon Amsterdam.
A conversation with Missouri Candidate for U.S. Senate Lucas Kunce about his stance on how how Magic has changed, and how he has changed with Magic.
A interview Dr. Wendi Sierra, Assistant Professor at TCU and scholar of Bethesda games, about how Magic adapted Fallout.
Ever wondered what Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro are doing about making Magic more sustainable? Veronica Ruggenberg is on it!
