Retrospective Reviews - Signature Spellbooks
Remember Signature Spellbooks? What were they, and why did they stop making them? Find out in this edition of Retrospective Review.
Ciel got into Magic as a way to flirt with a girl in college and into Commander at their bachelor party. They’re a Vorthos and Timmy who is still waiting for an official Theros Beyond Death story release. In the meantime, Ciel obsesses over Commander precons, deck biomes, and deckbuilding practices. Naya forever.
Remember Signature Spellbooks? What were they, and why did they stop making them? Find out in this edition of Retrospective Review.
Let's dig into the story of Garruk. Who is he? Why does he only pop up now and then? Could Wizards have done a better job with his story?
Have you been playing Magic long enough to remember event decks? Ciel sure does, and they're here to reminisce!
Known as theme Decks, then intro decks and finally planeswalker decks, Ciel looks back at a Magic staple many players began their journey with.
Tell the tale of The Sixth Doctor with the help of Ian Chesterson and this Saga heavy Commander deck!
Do you remember Magic's Premium Deck Series? Only three were made, and Ciel Collins is here to review them all!
Learn how to build a Commander Jumpstart Cube with this informative guide from Ciel Collins.
Beginning in 2008 and wrapping up in 2017, do you remember Magic's From The Vault releases? Ciel Collins looks back on the best and the rest.
Now discontinued, Duel Decks were once a huge part of Magic's product lineup. What happened? How do they stack up in retrospect?
What were your favorite enchantments from the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander precons?
Ciel looks into the recent past with a review of the Commander 2019 decks. Can you remember anything other than Dockside Extortionist?
How do the offerings from Commander 2018 stack up in 2023? Ciel Collins breaks down the best and worst of C18.
What were the best cards from Commander 2017? What stands out with the benefit of hindsight? Ciel Collins investigates.
Ciel Collins delves into the recent past with a review of the commander offerings from Commander 2016.
Were you playing Commander back in 2015? Can you remember getting rolled over by Meren or Ezuri? Was Kalemne EVER good?
Commander 2014 was the first time we saw "can be your commander" on a Planeswalker. But what else did it bring to EDH?
Commander 2013 had classics like Marath, Prosh, Roon, and controversial designs like Derevi and Oloro. Ciel reviews them all!
Do you remember the first official Commander products that Wizards of the Coast ever released? How do they stack up in retrospect?