Amanda Stevens • August 11, 2022
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…
Commander Mechanic • August 10, 2022
Commander Mechanic AKA Chris Balon revisits the might Rhystic Study, one of Commander's most powerful cards.
Mike Carrozza • August 3, 2022
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.
Jake FitzSimons • August 1, 2022
Jake FitzSimons wonders what the cEDH meta would look like if the Rules Committee ever changed how hybrid mana in Commander.
Amanda Stevens • July 28, 2022
Amanda Stevens discusses the steps local gaming stores can take to be more inclusive and safe for everyone.
Commander Mechanic • July 27, 2022
Commander Mechanic Chris Balon looks at running the right interaction in Commander and how it can lead to more engaging games and turns.
Amanda Stevens • July 21, 2022
What is there to discuss beyond Rule Zero? Amanda Stevens runs through their tips for creating better experiences playing Commander.
Mike Carrozza • July 20, 2022
Mike Carrozza answers a question about playing decks with lots of triggers in casual metas. Does it make you the Bolas?
Mike Carrozza • July 6, 2022
Mike Carrozza writes a letter to himself about unsolicited advice at the drafting table in this special edition of Am I The Bolas?
Mike Carrozza • June 22, 2022
If you give some players an inch, they'll take a mile. Does that make them the Bolas? Mike Carrozza weighs in on making and "breaking" deals.
Mike Carrozza • June 8, 2022
Sometimes you don't need to ask. Some people are actually worse than Bolas.
Mike Carrozza • May 18, 2022
Mike Carrozza weighs in on a tricky reader question: "Am I the Bolas for using information my opponent provided me in good faith?"
Commander Mechanic • May 12, 2022
The Commander Mechanic discusses the value of variance and why building a more consistent deck isn't always a good thing.
Mike Carrozza • May 4, 2022
You've built a new Commander deck and you're excited to play. But what if that deck is too toxic to play? Mike answers a difficult question.
Jake FitzSimons • April 27, 2022
With the release of New Capenna, Treasures have never been more ubiquitous in Commander. Could Viridian Revel be the answer?
Mike Carrozza • April 11, 2022
Magic is always a social game, but when does it go too far? Mike examines a reader's difficult situation and offers some insight.
Jevin Lortie • April 6, 2022
In a special edition of Am I the Bolas, Jevin guests to offer his take on a tricky scenario sent in by a reader!
Jake FitzSimons • April 4, 2022
They're always a source of discussion in the community - except when they're not. Jake shares a recently revelatory experience on the topic.
Mike Carrozza • March 30, 2022
Are board wipes fair game in EDH or something better avoided? Mike tackles the question after it came up in a recent webcam Commander game!
Mike Carrozza • March 16, 2022
Is slowrolling in Commander poor sportsmanship or just tight gameplay? That’s the question posed by a troubled reader this week!