A look into Commander

The dominant format of Magic The Gathering!

Magic: The Gathering Commander – A World of Legendary Battles

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a collectible card game that has captured the hearts of players worldwide. One of its most beloved formats is Commander, also known as Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH). In this article, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of Commander, explore popular decks, and discuss the essence of this unique format.

What Is Commander?

Commander is a multiplayer format where each player builds a 100-card deck centered around a legendary creature – the commander. The deck must contain only cards within the commander’s color identity, and no duplicate cards except basic lands. Players start with 40 life points, and the goal is to eliminate opponents by reducing their life totals to zero.

Legendary Leaders

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular commanders over the past two years:

1. Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice: A versatile four-color commander that rewards players for proliferating counters.
2. The Ur-Dragon: A dragon tribal commander that unleashes powerful dragons onto the battlefield.
3. Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm: A unique token-spamming Commander that can duplicate all your big stuff!
4. Lathril, Blade of the Elves: An elf-focused commander that generates an army of tokens.
5. Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadow: A ninja commander that excels at surprise attacks and card advantage.

 

Popular Decks

EDHREC.com is a valuable resource for discovering popular decks. Here are some commanders that have dominated the past month and week:

Past Month

1. Pantlaza, Sun-Favored: Whats better than big dinosaurs go STOMP STOMP!?
2. Krenko, Mob Boss: Goblin Speed! Its only turn 2 and i have 50 Goblins on the field, this is fair right?
3. Jodah, The Unifier: Be the most hated player at the table with this amazing commander.

Past Week

1. Ulalek, Fused Atrocity: This new Commander from Modern Horizons 3 is making waves with Eldrazis!
2. Nadu, Winged Wisdom: This Simic Commander is so powerful, some people are already calling for bans on him! Go fast and go BIG!
3. Giada, Font of Hope: This Angel Commander is not one to be trifled with, if not dealt with quickly she will overrun everyone!

Final Thoughts

Magic: The Gathering Commander offers endless possibilities, from tribal themes to intricate combos. Whether you’re a seasoned planeswalker or a newcomer, Commander invites you to assemble your legendary army and engage in epic battles. So shuffle your deck, choose your commander, and let the magic unfold! ??✨

Want to check out more cool commanders to play? - Check them out here https://edhrec.com/commanders

 

Liam O'Neill

Managing Director

Hobby Lords