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Commander ad Populum, Ep 154: Having a Plan to Win & Bonus Creative Exercises!

Ryan Peneff
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This week, I recount a game that I had at FNM. The game reminded me that it's important to identify a plan when playing Commander. A plan that you can lean on, adjust on the fly, and eventually ride to victory ... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: Back to the Basics

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January 4, 2021
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The most important* step when building a Commander deck choosing which basic lands to use. They set the tone for your deck, and reinforce your theme. Do you want your deck to have an old-school feeling? Use pre... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: A Roadmap to the Planes

Ben Iverach-Brereton
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A long time ago I was reworking one of my Commander decks. It was my first of those decks ever, with Stonebrow, Krosan Hero at the head. I had made the mistake of taking out a bunch of lands in favour of more i... Read More...

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