Rachel Weeks

On my way to Wizards HQ to discuss commander with the rest of the commander format panel. What do you think is the most pressing issue facing our format right now?

Put 38+ lands in your Commander decks. You'll mulligan less (or better). You'll play more real games. You'll win more. You'll have more fun or at the very least be less frustrated.

I've had this idea I've been calling the 200-Card Commander deck. Every card is split, transforms, or has two sides. It is a nightmare of indecision and cognitive overload. Mulliganing is hellish. The mana base is atrocious. I'm not sure it does anything? But it really makes me laugh.

To those who are looking to level up their Commander play: I really, really recommend trying out 1v1 Magic. And for those who want to cut straight to the chase: I made this video.

A 'lands matter' deck for only $20? The gloves are coming off for this one! I built a nasty, little deck with a Commander I've been keeping at arm's length for a long time (for good reason). But on this tight of a budget, SURELY she's not the problem at the table. 😉

I've seen a lot of concern about staying within the "rules" of each bracket; and would like to reiterate that these are not rules. They are the average expectations of players in that kind of game. If your deck doesn't meet those expectations, you can ALWAYS mention it to adjust those expectations.

No major changes to the Brackets this time, but we've been working on clarifying some of the ~*vibes~* around each Bracket, including adding "safe turns" and delineating expectations for decks, win conditions, and gameplay. We've also removed tutor restriction from 1 & 2.

I think about this playmat more than most pieces of art. I bought this thing before I got out of bed this morning.

I've never been much of a budget builder, but recently I gave it a shot with Ellie and Alan and it was a ton of fun! Astral Slide? Good King Mog? Keruga Companion? What more can you ask for? archidekt.com/decks/152470...

I have a few of decks I never play, but can't take apart. I'm curious about the ones on your shelf. Tell me why you don't play them and why they're still together! Rakdos, Lord of Riots: Too powerful to play with most players, but one of my oldest decks. archidekt.com/decks/171808...

I'm curious! Is there enough frustration with Universes Beyond (or, alternatively, affection for Magic's own IP) that there is a real audience for a "Commander Within" variant? Would you actually prefer gameplay and deckbuilding without UB?

The Furby Secret Lair is one big step toward confirming my greatest Magic conspiracy.

In case there was any doubt, you should check out this episode. youtu.be/9o7wEEkS7rc?...