The Commander Player's Path of Discovery
How did you learn Commander? How did you grow as a player? Chris Balon discusses every step on the journey to EDH enlightenment.
How did you learn Commander? How did you grow as a player? Chris Balon discusses every step on the journey to EDH enlightenment.
Ever tried to make a Commander deck feel like a Pokemon deck? Commander Mechanic is mad enough to try with Florian, Voldaren Scion!
Commander Mechanic AKA Chris Balon revisits the might Rhystic Study, one of Commander's most powerful cards.
Commander Mechanic Chris Balon looks at running the right interaction in Commander and how it can lead to more engaging games and turns.
The Commander Mechanic discusses the value of variance and why building a more consistent deck isn't always a good thing.
By Chris “Commander Mechanic” Balon Hey folks, I’m Chris and I’m YOUR Commander Mechanic. You may recognize me from my YouTube Channel or from guesting on major streams around the…
What makes a deck "powerful" in EDH? Is it the inclusion of powerful cards, or does it need more? Chris offers tips to consider when building.
No matter what kind of decks you like to play, there's always brewing to be done and Commander Mechanic is here to be your guide!
Today Chris digs into noncombat win conditions! Many feel like this has to be combo, but there are plenty of ways to deal noncombat damage!
What do you do when a deck has reached the end of its run and you just don't know what to do with it? Chris has some tips.
How do you choose what to cut from your newest brew? Chris Balon shows us how to keep a deck under 100 cards!
What are your goals for your Magic game in 2022? Today Commander Mechanic shares his list of resolutions he'd like to see in his EDH games.
Rhystic Study is as loathed as it is loved, one of the strongest blue permanents in all of Commander. But is it too much? A problem?
Combo finishes can be a tricky topic in Commander. Chris weighs in with how he feels the two-card finishes should fit into your deck plans.
We have a wealth of options to choose from in Commander, so how do you narrow your decks down? Commander Mechanic has some tips.
Upgrading EDH decks is a crucial piece of the deckbuilding process and a fun one as well, as Commander Mechanic digs into today!
Building around a Kalain EDH deck, today Chris discusses how to evaluate both the floor and the ceiling of cards when considering adding them.
We know interaction is key to Commander but getting it right on how much and when to use it is a different question that Chris tackles today.
Chris likes to build tuned decks with targeted goals in mind, but how? Today he shares his tips for how to focus in your EDH decklists.
Tutors make up important parts of many EDH deck builds for many different reasons, and today Commander Mechanic highlights how to best use them in your decks!
It takes more than just raw card draw to make an EDH deck run smoothly - it takes strong card filtering options, as Commander Mechanic expands on today.
How much card draw should you run in EDH? It's a tricky question, so Commander Mechanic shares his insights & whether there's a magic number.
What are the best mana rocks you should be playing in EDH, and how should you interact with opposing ramp? Commander Mechanic weighs in.
Commander Mechanic returns with another great deckbuilding piece, highlighting the importance of the mana curve while building a Witherbloom EDH deck!
There are staples we take for granted in EDH, but are they really worth the cost? Commander Mechanic tackles the topic in his debut article!