Commander Mechanic Chris Balon looks at running the right interaction in Commander and how it can lead to more engaging games and turns.
Commander Mechanic Chris Balon looks at running the right interaction in Commander and how it can lead to more engaging games and turns.
What is there to discuss beyond Rule Zero? Amanda Stevens runs through their tips for creating better experiences playing Commander.
Mike Carrozza answers a question about playing decks with lots of triggers in casual metas. Does it make you the Bolas?
Mike Carrozza writes a letter to himself about unsolicited advice at the drafting table in this special edition of Am I The Bolas?
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.
Sometimes you don't need to ask. Some people are actually worse than Bolas.
Mike Carrozza weighs in on a tricky reader question: "Am I the Bolas for using information my opponent provided me in good faith?"
The Commander Mechanic discusses the value of variance and why building a more consistent deck isn't always a good thing.
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.
With the release of New Capenna, Treasures have never been more ubiquitous in Commander. Could Viridian Revel be the answer?
Magic is always a social game, but when does it go too far? Mike examines a reader's difficult situation and offers some insight.
In a special edition of Am I the Bolas, Jevin guests to offer his take on a tricky scenario sent in by a reader!
They're always a source of discussion in the community - except when they're not. Jake shares a recently revelatory experience on the topic.
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!
Is slowrolling in Commander poor sportsmanship or just tight gameplay? That’s the question posed by a troubled reader this week!
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!
Playing Commander comes with its own set of sometimes tricky interactions, which is why we have Am I The Bolas?
Does it make someone the Bolas to reveal cards to an opponent who hasn't seen them, or should you keep it to yourself?
The classic question of how much combo is too much combo in Commander. Does any infinite combo make you the Bolas?
Does being in the position of choosing who is likely to win the game - even if it isn't you - ever make you the Bolas? Mike weighs in.
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.
Are you the Bolas for attacking a player who was wide open? Should you pull your punches? Mike talks it out.
How many Cruel Ultimatums have to be put on the stack before you're the Bolas? That's the question posed to Mike from a reader this week!
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?
It it rude to play a deck that cost way more than your opponents' decks? Mike Carrozza weighs in on a tricky Bolas question.
Proxy artist and shockbox engineer Sheepwave discusses "nitro casual": what happens when proxies lead to imbalanced power levels.
Do you allow your opponents to take back their mistakes? Do you hold them to their actions? Mike Carrozza talks takebacks in Commander.
Does playing politics at the table to counter a spell make you the Bolas? Mike weighs in on a reader question.
