Precon Upgrade Guides
Must-Have Cards for Upgrading the Secrets of Strixhaven Precons
Reviewing the best of the best from our precon upgrade series
Michael Basus
Lifelong Magic player since Fourth Edition. Obsessed with Commander since 2014. Carpenter, writer, and enthusiastic tabletop gamer.
Precon Upgrade Guides
Reconstructing White-Red: Lorehold Spirit Precon Upgrade Guide
Lorehold's newest precon features supercharged card draw in the command zone and graveyard synergies galore
Precon Upgrade Guides
Dina's Newest Brew: Witherbloom Pestilence Precon Upgrade Guide
Got your hands on this new black-green precon and want to refine its focus? Try this spicy concoction with fifteen possible card swaps!
Spoilers
Secrets of Strixhaven's "Power Five" Commander Cards
Cast powerful Reserved List cards and one banned card with this new cycle!
Beginner Guides
Comboing Off in Mono-Black Aristocrats
Whether you're looking to run one of these combos in your deck or trying to beat decks that do, this primer covers the basics of Aristocrat combo lines.
Opinion
Bracket System Controversies and Hot Takes
What counts as a combo? Does Bracket 1 exist? Is the deck that just pubstomped me a cEDH deck? I weigh in on these controversial questions and more!
Beginner Guides
Understanding the Commander Bracket System
From the basics to the unwritten rules, here's what to expect when using Commander brackets in your games.
Opinion
Hybrid Mana in Commander: Aesthetics as Gameplay
I've been on a mission to determine why I feel the way I do about the hybrid mana rule in Commander.
Beginner Guides
How Budget Deckbuilders Game the System
Money isn't always power in Commander.
Opinion
In the EDHLABoratory: Should Rhystic Study Be Banned?
In this EDHLAB playtest experiment, I paired three Rhystic Study openers against one deck without it
EDHLAB Tips and Tricks
Anatomy of a Playtest Game
If you're familiar with Playtest modes on popular deckbuilding sites, then EDHLAB's Play feature will be a breeze to learn.