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Ghired has been known to bring Rhinos to the party in commander games but in Standard, maybe we can spam Golems, Bears, or whatever other tokens we can make?

The MTG Hero explores the dark side of standard with one of the cruelest combo decks you can play. Learn how to make your opponents give up all hope.

The post From Six Cards to Zero – Dimir Excruciator appeared first on MTG Arena Zone.

Did WotC just drop the best Commander-specific lands of all time in the Secrets of Strixhaven precons? Possibly, but there's some stiff competition already.

The post Did WotC Just Print the Best Commander Lands of All Time? appeared first on Draftsim.

Code with the next roung of spoilers Lorehold and Prismari themed, the next chapter for our campus colleges and their Secrets revealed!

The post More Secrets! | Secrets of Strixhaven Spoiler Wave appeared first on MTG Arena Zone.

In this article, we look at the new cards for the Prismari and Lorehold academic houses within Secrets of Strixhaven. Let's take a gander!

The post Secrets of Strixhaven Preview Recap: Prismari and Lorehold appeared first on EDHREC.

Is it a wizard? Can it be your commander? Abra Cadabra, it’s a wizard commander! And it's a fierce roster of legends.

The post The 31 Best Wizard Commanders in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Secrets of Strixhaven reintroduces us to Magic’s magic school setting, a university composed of five colleges founded by the Elder Dragons of the plane. But it seems that something lurks within the university. What could it be, and how will the heroes handle it?

The post Secrets of Strixhaven Spoilers and Set Information appeared first on Draftsim.

RCQ season is motivating some major market movement, with one certain Modern artifact staple hitting a record $220.

The post MTG Weekly Price Spikes: March 28th-April 3rd appeared first on Draftsim.

The sequel to 2021's Strixhaven puts us back in school with all the familiar students and professors, and some new mysteries on Arcavios that the cast of characters needs to unlock. But how do the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander precons stack up?

The post Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Decks: Are They Worth It? appeared first on Draftsim.

Prismari preview day and the first batch of Lorehold cards.

Resonating Lute boasts an incredibly strong effect for, but will it be able to achieve staple status?

The post New Secrets of Strixhaven Artifact Supercharges Spellslinger Strategies appeared first on Draftsim.

This week only cards with ridiculous art are allowed, which means it's finally time for the long-awaited debut of the infamous Guy In His Garage Eating a Sandwich deck!

This week only cards with ridiculous art are allowed, which means it's finally time for the long-awaited debut of the infamous Guy In His Garage Eating a Sandwich deck!

Joe Dyer looks at Pauper in April 2026!

Thanks to Wizards, we've got a sweet Secrets of Strixhaven to show off for you all today, and we can draw a ton of cards!

Counterspells are one of the key types of spells in Magic and can be terrribly expensive, but there are plenty of budget counterspells, and cheap counters that work almost as good as the expensive ones.

The post The 29 Best Budget Counterspells in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Quandrix really likes math and science and stuff, but are theirs the most complex cards from a numbers perspective? Let's find out!

The post Top 10 Math Equations Disguised as Magic Cards appeared first on EDHREC.

Are you interested in getting up to some land shenanigans? Then come check out this Yuma, Proud Protector deck.

The post Fire and Ice: Yuma, Proud Protector? appeared first on EDHREC.

Before we head on back to Strixhaven, let's take a look at some of the Monks that have been printed and see what kind of deck we can build.

The post Building Monk Typal with Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest appeared first on EDHREC.

The Commander 2013 deck Evasive Maneuvers could've perhaps been a little more focused, so let's build a Derevi Blink deck!

The post Remastering the Evasive Maneuvers Precon appeared first on EDHREC.

When it comes to winning games in Magic: The Gathering, red cards stand out as the color of explosive plays and relentless aggression. From cards that deal devastating amounts of direct damage to those that flood the battlefield with hasty threats or enable game-ending combos, red’s win conditions embody the color’s fiery and unpredictable nature.

The post The 25 Best Red Win Conditions in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Ramping is one of the strongest things you can do in Magic. Playing ahead of the mana curve gives you a massive lead over your opponents and can snowball a game in your favor. Effectively playing on turn 5 while your opponents are stuck on turn 3 lets you deploy better threats and answers while they struggle to keep up.

The post The 34 Best Black Ramp Cards in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

While synergies can separate winning strategies from other decks in Magic: The Gathering, they shouldn’t be confused with combos and, god forbid, infinite combos.

The post The 19 Most Powerful Infinite Combos on MTG Arena Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Magic: The Gathering is a game with a considerable tenure under its belt. Long ago, we battled with vanilla 2/2s that are now almost nonexistent in competitive Magic, which has evolved since the game's introduction. With that in mind, have you ever wondered which decks have been too broken for a format? Well, you’re in luck, as today I’ll go over the best MTG decks ever created and how they took over games and dominated metas like no others.

The post The 19 Best Magic: The Gathering Decks Ever appeared first on Draftsim.

Meld is a mechanic first bought into Magic with Eldritch Moon as one of the methods to evoke the eldritch horrors that Emrakul was raining down upon Innistrad in that set. Well, it came back in The Brothers’ War, and the cards are pretty exciting.

The post Meld in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards appeared first on Draftsim.

Not all card draw is created equal. While blue and black have access to raw card advantage, other colors often need to lean into their themes to extract card advantage. What does this mean for Selesnya decks? Let’s find out!

The post The 37 Best Selesnya Card Draw Cards in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Are you a fan of shapeshifters, otters, or just silly little mana rocks? This combo deck is hilarious.

It's all fun and games until you kill someone with an immortal Goblin holding a giant sword!

The post Historic Squee-Blade: Fun & Jank Episode 73 appeared first on MTG Arena Zone.

Instant spells in MTG are some of the most exciting cards to play simply because they let you and your opponents surprise and outwit each other. Instants turn combat around and make players feel uneasy about their decisions.

The post The 63 Best Instants in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Rakdos is the color pair most tied to its origins in Ravnica and the evocative pain circus motif of that guild. Its few planeswalkers are no exception, embodying the Rakdos ethos regardless of plane or character on the cards.

The post All 7 Rakdos Planeswalkers in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

We've gotten a ton of mediocre promos in the past few years, but the slate for Secrets of Strixhaven absolutely rocks.

The post WotC Finally Prints Amazing Participation Promos for Secrets of Strixhaven appeared first on Draftsim.

We're getting a ridiculous new legendary frog in Secrets of Strixhaven, and it looks like a top tier combo commander.

The post New Strixhaven Frog Druid is a Top Tier Combo Commander appeared first on Draftsim.

Joe Dyer talks about Vintage being ideal!

Eldrazi are one of the biggest creature types in Commander. But how do you play these colorless titans of terror? This guide will tell you.

The post EDHREC Guide to Eldrazi in Commander appeared first on EDHREC.

On this edition of Commander Philosophy, we talk about removal spells, and how your Bracket determines which kinds and how much you run.

The post Commander Philosophy — Reviewing Removal in the Bracket Era appeared first on EDHREC.

In the final (for now, anyways) edition of Plot Twist, Jeff ports over the Living End archetype to Commander with Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder.

The post Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder Living End Deck Tech appeared first on EDHREC.

Infect was a dominating force in Legacy for a time, but is that raw power able to make an impact in Commander? Let's see!

The post Building Legacy Infect in Commander appeared first on EDHREC.

I kind of take it for granted how ubiquitous equipment is in modern Magic. With any evergreen mechanic you’re bound to see legendary creatures designed specifically to carry that mechanic into Commander’s ever-growing expanse of deckbuilding choices.

The post The 47 Best Equipment Commanders in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

So, you’re going to build a MTG deck from scratch. You’ve got some cards, and you’ve seen people build decks to battle each other. The easiest way to do this is to know what’s the theme of the deck you want to play. The deck theme provides you with information, such as which cards you'll probably play, the most efficient spells for each theme, how you win, and sometimes how you avoid losing.

The post 15 Incredible Magic Deck Themes to Try Next appeared first on Draftsim.

Card advantage is vital in Magic, but especially in Commander. Players are often advised to add tons of card draw to their deck. It lets you see more cards, and one of the easiest ways to win a game of Magic is to have seen more cards than your opponents.

The post The 38 Best Izzet Card Draw Cards in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Secrets of Strixhaven with a big wave of spoilers ahead, indicating the spoiler season is once again upon us, gather your books for the Strixhaven lesson is due.

The post Secrets of Strixhaven | More Spoilers! appeared first on MTG Arena Zone.

I opened 13 packs in a single draft without cheating...here's how!

Here are the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Decklists.

Today we have all five of the Commander precons, with all the new cards and decklists.

Want to make your opponents think twice before attacking you? Pillow fort decks are all about building defenses, taxing aggression, and sitting back while your opponents struggle.

The post The 46 Best Pillow Fort Cards in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Players have discovered a simple infinite that nets you multiple infinites. It's an easy gamewinner.

The post New Secrets of Strixhaven Legend Unlocks Enormous Infinite Combo appeared first on Draftsim.

The epic mechanic was introduced over ten years ago, and it had huge problems. Secrets of Strixhaven’s new paradigm mechanic completely fixes them.

The post Cracked New Secrets of Strixhaven Mechanic Fixes Weird Old Ability appeared first on Draftsim.

This month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest is all about doing unique things with keywords. Show off your soulbond, melee, and awaken decks.

The post Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest - April 2026 appeared first on EDHREC.

There aren’t many Tamiyo cards, but they’re all interesting to play, and some are quite powerful. Let's explore what this moonfolk can do for your decks.

The post All 5 Tamiyo Planeswalkers in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

I love having options and making decisions in Magic, so I naturally gravitate towards modal spells. Picking one or more modes from a juicy selection gives me all the decision trees I could want, not to mention providing interesting bits of flavor.

The post The 44 Best Modal Spells in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

The 5 new elder dragons from Secrets of Strixhaven are all innovative and powerful Commanders, but which is the best?

The post Ranking the 5 New Secrets of Strixhaven Elder Dragons appeared first on Draftsim.

Tomer shows you 5 Commander decks that can win the game with mostly basic lands!

Joe Dyer dives into the current state of Legacy in April 2026!

We're wrapping up our look at the top Aura combo card for Commander. Come see which Auras do the most tricks.

The post The Best Aura Combos in Commander - Part Two appeared first on EDHREC.

Ever wanted to build a Sultai (blue/green/black) deck but not sure where to begin? Arnaud's got some examples of spicy builds to try.

The post Add InSultai to Injury With These Three Weird Brews appeared first on EDHREC.

What is an enemy color pair, and what are the pairs called? Let's make sure you know the details before Secrets of Strixhaven prerelase.

The post Let's Learn the Enemy Color Pairs Before Secrets of Strixhaven appeared first on EDHREC.

The company recently "leaked" an email detailing an interesting "internal" discussion regarding Deadpool's second Secret Lair drop.

The post Deadpool Returns to Magic Through a New Secret Lair Drop appeared first on EDHREC.

This week on Am I the Bolas?, we're talking alternate win conditions. Are they a cheap out, or do they represent careful planning?

The post Am I the Bolas? - To Approach or to Hoof? appeared first on EDHREC.

What's better than being able to play a card? When playing that card inevitably leads to a more powerful card later. Let's talk about DFCs.

The post The Top 10 Most Played DFCs in Commander appeared first on EDHREC.

There are plenty of budget options you can play in Commander, and today I rank budget decks with plenty of power and variety despite not costing more than $100.

The post 20 Great and Cheap Budget Commander Decks to Try Next (April 2026) appeared first on Draftsim.

“Budget” is mostly about working around the incredibly expensive cards like original dual lands and fast mana options, and decks can still operate without those, though at the cost of deck efficiency.

The post 12 Great Budget cEDH Decks to Try Next (April 2026) appeared first on Draftsim.

A big part of any trading card game, and Magic: The Gathering in particular, is getting the most out of your money. And to do that, you need to stay up to date with the latest offers available.

The post 9 Incredible Magic: The Gathering Deals Available Right Now (April 2026) appeared first on Draftsim.

This ridiculous Golgari elder dragon leaked last week, and these cards work extremely well with it.

The post Unlock the New Witherbloom’s Full Potential With These 5 Combo Cards appeared first on Draftsim.

Though the enigmatic Secrets of Strixhaven main storyline is complete, multitudinous mysteries remain unsolved.

The post Secrets of Strixhaven Story Summary: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Draftsim.

The Play bundle is made for players that play a lot of Limited. It’s best for those that want to climb the MTGA ladder and try their hand at competitive Arena tournaments with Qualifier Play-In events.

The post Is the Play Bundle in MTG Arena Worth It? appeared first on Draftsim.

When you land a good deal it feels pretty awesome. Discounts, freebies, bundles… anything that gives you more than what you put in. Preorder bundles on Arena try to do this, but are they really worth it?

The Pack bundle is here to throw that into question.

The post Is the Pack Bundle in MTG Arena Worth It? appeared first on Draftsim.

Altheriax breaks down new theorycraft Historic decks built around 3 of the 4 new cards from the Powered Cube prize packs!

The post Top 3 Historic Decks Enabled by New Powered Cube Cards appeared first on MTG Arena Zone.

As usual, a debut for a magic set with a ton of exciting previews for Secrets of Strixhaven!

Secrets of Strixhaven spoilers have officially begun, so let's see what they showed off on Day 1, and what we can expect leading up to the full set reveal.

The post Every New Mechanic and Big-Money Reprint Revealed from Secrets of Strixhaven appeared first on Draftsim.

Wizards of the Coast has kicked off Secrets of Strixhaven's preview season with a debut that many have been anticipating for a while!

The post Secrets of Strixhaven Debut Stream, Recapped appeared first on EDHREC.

Foundations Play boxes have been steadily going down in price, and it looks like they've hit a new all-time low.

The post Foundations Play Boxes Weirdly Plummet $60 in Price appeared first on Draftsim.

Lorehold, the Historian was one of the first Secrets of Strixhaven commanders to be spoiled, and it’s a whopper that gives all your instants and sorceries a cheap miracle cost. With such an exciting text box, it's no surprise that it captured the hearts of brewers.

The post Lorehold, the Historian Commander Deck Guide appeared first on Draftsim.

Magic has 3,500+ creatures at the cost of 2-mana. Many of the most iconic cards in the game’s last 20 years have been 2-drops and today I’m presenting you a list of what I believe are the top 2-drops in Magic’s history.

The post The 62 Best 2-Drops in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Heartflame Duelist and Imodane are going to make this burn deck hilarious

Things to avoid for Commander night!

Like to have cocktails while you play Commander? Then check out these cocktails created for the top 10 commanders on EDHREC.

The post Cocktail Hour for the Top 10 Commanders, With mtgdemonictutor appeared first on EDHREC.

It's time to look back at Foundations to see if Kyle's Over/Under predictions from a year ago were on point, or off the mark.

The post The Over/Under - A Review of Foundations Commanders appeared first on EDHREC.

Looking to cast some miracles on the cheap? Then check out this budget deck tech for Lorehold, the Historian.

The post Lorehold, the Historian - Boros Miracles on a Budget appeared first on EDHREC.

Can you build an entire Commander deck around Warmonger and other "monger" cards? This deck tech will show you how.

The post What Is a “Monger” and Why Is Kenrith their Best Commander? appeared first on EDHREC.

cEDH has seen some big changes over the years, but which ones were the most important and meta-defining? Let's look at the timeline.

The post The Biggest Meta Changes in the History of cEDH appeared first on EDHREC.

There aren’t too many legendary slivers, but the ones we have can pack a punch. Let’s see what colors, play styles, and supporting cards we need to make a great sliver Commander deck!

The post All 7 Sliver Commanders in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Enrage was the mechanic that tied dinosaurs together in Ixalan. The question is, are there good enrage cards? What are the best enrage creatures out there? Let’s find out.

The post All 24 Enrage Creatures in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Magic: The Gathering celebrated its 30th anniversary, and the game has come such a long way since the first cards were introduced in 1993. With each set introduced over the past three decades, the cards have only gotten stronger. The number of card mechanics have expanded to enhance the overall gameplay experience when you craft decks.

The post The 33 Best 1993 Cards in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Red thrives in the realm of artifacts. It’s one of the best colors at putting them into play for cheap and for scrapping and salvaging them over and over for crazy value.

The post The 49 Best Red Artifacts in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Magic is a game of advantages. Controlling more resources than your opponents is a simple way to build an advantage that wins games, and the two most important resources in MTG are cards and mana. Sol lands are a great way to get a serious mana advantage, but which ones are right for your deck? Let’s find out!

The post All 12 Sol Lands in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

The Arena Powered Cube is a special draft event in MTG Arena that allows you to play with some of the most powerful cards in Magic’s history, including classics like the Power Nine. It's MTGA's take on the ever-popular MTGO Vintage Cube.

The post The Ultimate Guide to Arena Powered Cube appeared first on Draftsim.

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Rites of Flourishing Brawl event, including rewards.

The post Rites of Flourishing Brawl – Midweek Magic Event Guide appeared first on MTG Arena Zone.

The crew talks early Secrets of Strixhaven spoilers and answer #MTGFishmail!

Grixis cards are ones that have blue, black, and red in their casting cost. Though a Grixis deck also includes mono-colored cards from each, as well as Dimir cards, Rakdos cards, and Izzet cards, for this list I’m just looking at cards that have all three colors in their casting cost.

The post The 30 Best Grixis Cards in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

An officially licensed Magic: The Gathering coloring book is dropping at the end of April. Will you be adding color to the Multiverse?

The post The Official Magic: The Gathering Coloring Book to Hit Shelves Soon appeared first on EDHREC.

MTG Arena’s Festival in a Box event from 2023 created lots of buzz from players excited to compete over real, physical prizes. It adds a juicy level of stakes to the online events with a tangible reward.

The post Everything You Need to Know About MTG Arena Direct, Plus: Is It Worth It? appeared first on Draftsim.

Bracket 1 SOUNDS great... in THEORY.... Everything Reminds Me of Him: https://archidekt.com/decks/5779799/i_should_really_call_him Bracket 1 Marina: https://archidekt.com/decks/9192431/the_room_where_it_happens Commander Commander deck: https://archidekt.com/decks/2856931/a_commander_commander_deck Reading the Card Explains the Card: https://archidekt.com/decks/10354152/reading_the_card_explains_the_card Previous Bracket Data Video: https://youtu.be/nyA_teRqzbI?si=ePGSQA6Bl-OHEcDW Archidekt Deckbuilding Challenges: https://archidekt.com/contestRules MERCH STORE: https://shop.spacecowmedia.com/ ALL Decklists: https://archidekt.com/edhrecast Exclusive content on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Get new cards on Cardsphere! https://www.cardsphere.com/welcome?referrer=edhrecast Proud partners […]

The post REC Your Deck - The Bracket 1 Problem | Commander | Magic: the Gathering appeared first on EDHREC.

What do Naya's wild and passionate themes mean when we talk about preconstructed decks? Let's look at all the Naya precons and find out.

The post All 11 Naya Commander Precons in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

X-spell commanders work well in decks with lots of cards that have X in their mana cost; that is, spells you can pay a theoretically limitless amount of mana into to scale the effect up. While Wizards has printed a couple of commanders that directly reference cards with X in their casting cost, this list looks beyond those meager pickings to examine other commanders that work well within the game plan.

The post The 26 Best X Spell Commanders in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

This week on Best Standard Deck Ever, Magic's most iconic combo—Channel plus Fireball—from Worlds 1995 fights Doran Midrange from Lorwyn Standard in 2007!

Simic planeswalkers mostly focus on creatures, nature, and knowledge. We’re diving into multiple versions of fan favorite planeswalkers, like Tamiyo, Kiora, and Oko, as well as one or two planeswalkers dipping their toes in the Simic Growth Spiral.

The post All 12 Simic Planeswalkers in Magic Ranked appeared first on Draftsim.

Announcing the winner of the first EDHREC March Commandness Tournament, including some data and observations from the event.

The post The Winner of the 2026 EDHREC March Commandness Tournament Is... appeared first on EDHREC.

Commander legend Bennie Smith has got a list of uncommon rarity cards that more people should play in Commander. That includes you!

The post Uncommons You're Not Playing in Commander, but Should Be! appeared first on EDHREC.

What are "third spaces," and why are they so important to the health and growth of Commander? Cas takes a look, with help from some friends.

The post Third Spaces and Magic: The Gathering appeared first on EDHREC.

Chaos Warp is in over one million Commander decks. But does it still deserve that much play? Are there better options? Let's take a look.

The post Is Chaos Warp Still Worth Playing? appeared first on EDHREC.