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More than Crusades & Jihads; I was a Disruptive Student

I remember being in religion class in seventh grade. I wasn’t very focused on the lesson, instead I was looking through some Magic cards I had with me. A girl sitting across from me asked if she could see one and I discreetly gave one to her. After a bit…

Mechanical Engineering – Staple or Crutch? (or: Rhystic Study is a problem Part II)

Commander Mechanic AKA Chris Balon revisits the might Rhystic Study, one of Commander's most powerful cards.

Sift Through Sands – Ludevic/Sidar Kondo and Marisi

Wes Stuckey looks at goad decks and shows us what underdogs Ludevic and Sidar Kondo can learn from Marisi, Breaker of the Coil.

Timesifter: 2002

Aesthetic consultant Nick Wolf looks back to 2002 in the very first Timesfiter, a retrospective series in honor of Magic's 30th anniversary.

Am I The Bolas? – But YOU Told Me They’re the Threat!

Does knocking out an opponent with lethal on board make you the Bolas? Is “but it’s just a precon” a valid defense? Mike weighs in.

Conditions Allow – Sarevok, Deathbringer EDH

Ben Doolittle pairs Sarevok with Far Traveler for an exciting Mardu blink deck in this week's Conditions Allow.

What If? – How A Change To Hybrid Mana Would Impact cEDH

Jake FitzSimons wonders what the cEDH meta would look like if the Rules Committee ever changed how hybrid mana in Commander.

CUT #14 Finals – Doubling Down on CUT

Will Jake and Kaervek defend their title? Or will Lenny and Animar reign supreme? Vote now!

Beyond Rule Zero: Creating Safe Spaces

Amanda Stevens discusses the steps local gaming stores can take to be more inclusive and safe for everyone.

Mechanical Engineering – Play More Interaction (no, not that kind)

Commander Mechanic Chris Balon looks at running the right interaction in Commander and how it can lead to more engaging games and turns.

Sift Through Sands – Aminatou and Sidar Kondo/Silas Renn

Aminatou, Silas Renn & Sidar Kondo might not look like mighty morphing manifest commanders, but Wes Stuckey proves otherwise in the latest Sift Through Sands.

How They Brew It – Climate Change

Michael Celani goes from zero to sixty in four mana flat with this exciting Ognis, the Dragon's Lash Commander deck.

Aesthetic Consultation: Double Masters 2

Nick Wolf breaks down the finest art from Double Masters 2 with the likes of Carl Critchlow, Steve Prescott and Drew Tucker!

Beyond Rule Zero: Creating Better Experiences

What is there to discuss beyond Rule Zero? Amanda Stevens runs through their tips for creating better experiences playing Commander.

Am I The Bolas? – Enchantress’s Chain

Mike Carrozza answers a question about playing decks with lots of triggers in casual metas. Does it make you the Bolas?

Conditions Allow – Amber Gristle O’Maul in Commander

Ben Doolittle manages to turn Amber Gristle O'Maul's downsides into upsides with the latest Conditions Allow.

Stop Trying To Make Fetch Happen (In Mono-Color cEDH Decks)

With the rise of anti-tutor effects, Jake Fitz claims it's time mono-color cEDH decks stop running fetchlands. But why would a mono-color deck even want a fetchland in the first place?

CUT #14 – Double Double Masters

It's EDHREC vs Commander's Herald in this Double Masters themed CUT with Jake FitzSimons squaring off against Lenny Wooley and Doug Y.

A Guide To CommandFest 2022 – Montreal

Montreal local Mike Carrozza gives a rundown on his city in anticipation of Commandfest Montreal, held at the beautiful Palais des Congrès!

Sift Through Sands – Sophina/Wernog and Akiri/Reyhan

Wes breaks down artifact partner pairs this week with Sophina & Wernog and Akiri & Reyhan. Don't miss the latest Sift Through Sands!

Artful Breakdown- Your Temple Is Under Attack by Joseph Weston

Join Aaron Radney for another Artful Breakdown, this week with a look at Your Temple Is Under Attack by Joseph Weston.

A Guide To SCGCON – Syracuse

Coming to Syracuse for SCGON? Let local Syracusian Douglas Johnson run you through the best his town has to offer!

How They Brew It – Counter Challenge

How do you make a legendary creature as unique as Perrie, the P̶l̶a̶t̶y̶p̶u̶s̶ Pulveriser work in Commander? Michael Celani finds out!

Am I The Bolas? – Chatty Drafting

Mike Carrozza writes a letter to himself about unsolicited advice at the drafting table in this special edition of Am I The Bolas?

Weird Magic Formats: What’s the Deal with Dandân?

Jake FitzSimons digs into Forgetful Fish, an 80 card Magic: The Gathering format that revolves around an obscure creature from Arabian Nights: Dandân.

Conditions Allow – Dynaheir, Invoker Adept in Commander

Ever wanted to build a deck around invokers, those creatures with eight mana activated abilities? No? Well Mark Rosewater has, and Ben Doolittle has taken it upon himself to build one!

CUT #13 Finals – Critical CUT!

Ever built a deck with only 12 rares in it? Check out these Zellix and Burakos lists!

Sift Through Sands – Asmira and Yasova

Aristocrats without black? Wes Stuckey shows us how to build two off-color decks with Asmira, Holy Avenger and Yasova Dragonclaw.