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Feels like with this year's return to Middle-earth we're hitting a watershed moment for what UB reprints might look like down the line - if we get them at all
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Most of the best deckbuilders I've had the pleasure to play against go against the grain and pick a more unconventional Commander, even for decks like typal decks.
This week I write about the benefits of thinking outside the (deck)box.
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Possibly my favourite card in the set, ngl
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Just so happened to write this yesterday
Happy New Year everyone ๐ฅณ
As we head into another year of Magic, I took a moment to go over my wishlist for 2025 to see what came true - and then consider what I want out of the format in 2026.
Are you feeling similar? What's on your wishlist for 2026?
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A "flashback" to last week here, as I catch up on pieces that have been published while I've been moving house.
My Commander Class of 2025 is here, with the classic breakdown of decks I played, built, deconstructed, and brought forward to 2026.
Please enjoy!
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It was amazing to be a part of the CFP this past year, and I feel like it succeeded in so many ways both internally and for the community. What a great project and group of people!
I'll be sad not to be involved going forward, but wish everyone nothing but the best.
(Extended thoughts below)
It's the end of the year, and we've had time to test out the Brackets Beta. Folks have been vocal in wanting a bracket between 3 & 4. I set out to investigate the divide through the following question:
Should You Always Tutor in B4?
Share your comments below :)
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Decided to dump my feelings about Avatar, Block-structure, Art direction, mechanics, and more into this piece
It really is about people and place, and watermarks do a lot to help it.
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It's been a hot minute since I've done a set review, and honestly? Avatar is a cracker of a set. The art direction, mechanics, cool Legends... it has it all.
Here's my thoughts on the more interesting cards in the set
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If you're in the same boat as me with wanting to try a shrines deck (or revisit one), here are a smattering of interesting synergy cards that might be worth a look ๐
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GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine that has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, offering hope to MILLIONS of patients with age-related vision loss. The vaccine triggered strong antibody responses that REDUCED retinal damage by UP TO 85%.
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Is this a hot take? IS IT?
Or is Aristocrats a bit of a trap when you don't have a clear destination in mind?
Don't get caught spinning your wheels in a format about resource accrual.
Here's me talking about the many synergistic win conditions of one of my favorite decks
If you're into classic Commander deck articles, check it out. Haven't done one like this for a hot second.
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Some precon only designs have stood the test of time
Others have aged into forgotten gems, thanks to shifts in the overall Commander metagame
Also, I just really wanted to use the art for Malicious Affliction in an article...???
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A woman says "hi, I'm here for the Magic: The Gathering tournament." A man at the registration booth says "of course. and ma'am I hope it's not too presumptious of me to say that your transition is going incredible." The woman says 'uh... I'm cis actually." Another man comes up and says "hi... wow ma'am your transition..." The first man interrupts him shouting "Tony! No!"
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Is this a bit of a hot take? I don't think so.
The bracket system has shaken things up in a way that means different Commanders scare me these days.
We've all got different taste, sure, but here are 10 of the prettiest Magic cards - in my very humble opinion
Includes glazing of @evynfong.bsky.social
After a weekend of MagicCon and Commandfest where a LOT of Commander was played, I'm interested to know: what's the perfect number of Commander decks?
I offer a few answers here, but I'm keen to know from y'all if you resonate with any of this - and where you diverge!
So while I am a fiend for Boros, I can't deny that Grixis seems to get -all- the fun Commanders lately
What's your Grixis deck of choice? Any of these?
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A batfolk whose eyes are full of starlight. He wears an ornate headdress and robe.
Stargaze - watercolour and acryla gouache on paper
Painted for Magic: The Gathering's Bloomburrow
โจ2 days left to get all of my prints on saIeโจ
Why would anyone visit the US right now? Both professional & "low skill" international workers are being punished. Tourists are getting black bagged. Your visa can get revoked if you've made fun of some guy who was mates with the president.
They're gonna host the OLYMPICS in these conditions??
I'm very sorry, but I immediately think less of you if you use generative "AI". You could be the most charming, wonderful stranger I ever did meet, but the second I see the profile pic or Magic tokens "you" "made" using it I cannot help but conclude that you're an ignorant & self obsessed clown.
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