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AuthorChase Carroll

Chase Carroll, aka ManaCurves, is one of Magic's okayest minds. Their competitive career highlights include a swift 0-2 drop at an SCG Open. Since then, they've been a full-time Commander content creator, focusing on accessible and inclusive gameplay and collaborative deckbuilding.

Turning “The Thing” Into A Commander Magic Deck

Chase Carroll channels 80s horror to build a Morophon, the Boundless Commander MTG deck inspired by John Carpenter’s “The Thing”.

Which Horror Franchises Might Make MTG’s Next Secret Lair Superdrop?

Upcoming Magic set Duskmourn has plenty of horror inspirations that could cross over into an upcoming Secret Lair. Chase Carroll highlights five possibilities and the cards they could contain.

Why I Don’t Like Bloomburrow (And Why It’s One Of The Best Magic Sets Of All Time)

No set is right for everyone! Chase Carroll breaks down why Bloomburrow is not for them, but the perfect MTG set for many of you.

My Top 5 Potential Commanders Of Mystery Booster 2

Mystery Booster 2 promises quirky Commander MTG fun! Chase Carroll showcases their Top 5 favorite potential commanders from the set.

Duskmourn Film References, Explained By MTG’s Top Horror Connoisseur

Has Bloomburrow given you cute overload? MTG columnist and horror expert Chase Carroll breaks down the spooky references in the early Duskmourn previews.

Tokens! Brewing Commander MTG With Bloomburrow Preview Zinnia, Valley’s Voice

Chase Carroll wants to talk tokens! See how they built a spicy Commander MTG deck around Bloomburrow preview Zinnia, Valley’s Voice.

One Bloomburrow MTG Card In Every Color That Warms My Cold, Cold Heart

Chase Carroll may be a horror fan, but Duskmourn will have to wait! First, they check in on the cuteness of Bloomburrow and pick a favorite MTG Commander card from each color.

My 5 Favorite Bloomburrow Magic Commanders

Chase Carroll recaps five of their favorite Commander candidates from Bloomburrow’s first week of previews. Which tiny tail will take you on a big adventure?

10 MTG Cards You Need For Your Hugs, Grisly Guardian Commander Deck

Bloomburrow is right around the corner, but Chase is already excited for a particular cuddly fellow!

5 MTG Assassin’s Creed Commanders That Really Float My Boat

Finding a great MTG commander shouldn’t be like finding an assassin in a haystack. Chase Carroll shares five of their favorite legendary creatures from Magic: The Gathering – Assassin’s Creed!

5 Fun New Cards From Magic: The Gathering – Assassin’s Creed

Chase Carroll jumps into the MTG Assassin’s Creed previews with Haystack and four more favorites that bring back the feeling of diving into the video games.

10 Eldrazi Going Straight Into My Next Commander Magic Deck

The Modern Horizons 3 Prerelease put Chase Carroll on Team Eldrazi! They share ten Eldrazi cards making a Commander MTG deck in progress, and why.

Five Modern Horizons 3 Magic Card References You Might’ve Missed

Modern Horizons 3 is full of references and call-backs to MTG history. Chase Carroll highlights five of their favorites you might not have recognized!

Five Modern Horizons 3 Magic Commanders Inspiring Me To Brew

Chase Carroll is back with five fresh Modern Horizons 3 previews that caught their eye for Commander. Which Eldrazi made the cut? What is their beginner-friendly pick?

An MTG Jellicle Jamboree: Brewing Modern Horizons 3’s Ajani, Nacatl Pariah

Somehow, Chase Carroll made it to 2024 without having a Cat Commander MTG deck. See how that changed with Modern Horizons 3 preview Ajani, Nacatl Pariah!