Commander Mechanic • April 28, 2022
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 community—I’m a deckbuilder and brewer with a very analytical view of the format of Commander. Some have said I take… Read More
Commander Mechanic • April 7, 2022
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. Read More
Commander Mechanic • March 24, 2022
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! Read More
Commander Mechanic • March 8, 2022
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! Read More
Commander Mechanic • February 22, 2022
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. Read More
Commander Mechanic • January 20, 2022
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. Read More
Commander Mechanic • October 7, 2021
We have a wealth of options to choose from in Commander, so how do you narrow your decks down? Commander Mechanic has some tips. Read More
Commander Mechanic • September 23, 2021
Upgrading EDH decks is a crucial piece of the deckbuilding process and a fun one as well, as Commander Mechanic digs into today! Read More
Commander Mechanic • September 9, 2021
Building around a Kalain EDH deck, today Chris discusses how to evaluate both the floor and the ceiling of cards when considering adding them. Read More
Commander Mechanic • August 26, 2021
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. Read More
Commander Mechanic • August 19, 2021
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. Read More
Commander Mechanic • July 29, 2021
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! Read More
Commander Mechanic • July 15, 2021
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. Read More
Commander Mechanic • July 1, 2021
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. Read More
Commander Mechanic • June 17, 2021
What are the best mana rocks you should be playing in EDH, and how should you interact with opposing ramp? Commander Mechanic weighs in. Read More
Commander Mechanic • June 3, 2021
Commander Mechanic returns with another great deckbuilding piece, highlighting the importance of the mana curve while building a Witherbloom EDH deck! Read More
Commander Mechanic • May 20, 2021
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! Read More