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There are two ways to win through deck-milling—which is forcing a loss or win through emptying a player’s (or players’) library. In Commander, Mill decks must be able to target multiple player’s libraries because players usually face more than one opponent at a time. This type of deck limits board interaction and doesn’t follow the […]
This is another win-condition that should be discussed with a playground before being introduced at the table. Infinite combos utilize card combinations to extend a combo indefinitely—or until it is used to win the game. For example, Freed from the Real and Selvala, Heart of the Wilds creates an infinite combo that provides the player […]
These types of cards are a lot of fun to pull off. However, they can also be frustrating for playgroups. It’s wise to discuss the kind of game player’s want to engage in before dominating a game with this kind of deck. This discussion before a game is often called “Rule 0.” “Win the game” […]
Commander offers players more creative options than any other format. This landscape of possibility means there are many ways to win a game. Below are some common win conditions that a deck can be built around: Combat and Direct DamageThe most common way to win a game of Magic is through combat damage. Each player’s […]
It’s also important to pay attention to the mana curve of your deck. The mana curve is just a fancy way of referring to the range of mana values for the cards in a deck. Commander is a relatively long-form version of Magic. Therefore, there is generally plenty of time to set up bigger spells […]
One of the first questions players have when approaching a 100-card deck is, “how many lands do I need?” In a Commander deck, 36 to 40 lands is generally recommended. Of course, decks that include mana dorks and cheap mana rocks might include less, and you can consider double sided land cards as potentially contributing […]
Each color in Magic has certain characteristics. Therefore, it’s common for players to have a favorite color combination. If you’re having a hard time choosing a commander, limiting your choices by selecting a color combination is another option. You may even do this after reviewing your Magic collection. For example, you have enough black and […]
Look through your collection of rare and mythic Magic: the Gathering cards. You may discover a legendary creature that you want to build a deck around. This is also a wise step when choosing a commander because you’ll get an idea of what cards you have. Since every card in the deck must be unique, […]
There are commanders for players who love a specific mechanic or card-type. For example, a player who wants to build around ninjutsu is probably going to want to use Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadow. When Ikoria was released, the mutate mechanic was a blast to build a commander deck around. Similarly, if a player wants to […]
Aggro, control, combo and midrange represent the four main Magic: the Gathering deck archetypes. An aggro deck focuses on dealing quick, direct damage, while a control deck prevents opponents from playing spells and using resources. Combo decks rely on a certain combination of cards to pull off a winning strategy. Midrange decks incorporate elements of […]