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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.

How New Secret Lair Releases Refreshed My Commander Deck

Chase Carroll’s all-Secret Lair Commander deck is the best kind of work in progress. See how they’ve updated the list with new releases!

An Uncommon Attraction: The Value Of Uncommon Protection Spells

Chase Carroll used to overlook uncommon protection spells, but no more! They share how they learned to stop worrying and love Surge of Salvation and friends.

Beyond Lightning Bolt: 10 Fun Ways To Deal Three Damage

Live, Laugh, Lightning Bolt! Chase Carroll shares their Top 10 non-Lightning Bolt ways to deal three damage for Commander and beyond.

Commander VS #339: ManaCurves And Fan Requests!

Chase “ManaCurves” Carroll joins the Commander VS crew as they celebrate the fans. Expect redheads, Omnaths, talking books, and hidden ways!

The Great Commander Swap

Changing generals may seem tempting, but before you swap, stop and read these tips from Chase Carroll!

8 New Secret Lair Spring Superdrop Singles I Can’t Shut Up About

Chase Carroll recaps their favorite cards from each Secret Lair in the Spring Superdrop. Expect gorgeous art, a heartstring-tugging dog, and pink. Lots of pink.

Nine Fun And Useful Mana Rocks For Commander

When you want your artifacts making more than mana, a utility mana rock is just the thing for your Commander deck. Chase Carroll shares nine of their favorites.

Double And Triple! Magic: The Gathering’s Iconic Damage Multipliers

Damage doublers and triplers are mainstays of mono-red Commander decks. Chase Carroll takes you through the decades in a look at Magic’s most iconic multipliers.

Something Old, Something Brewed: On A Commander Deckbuilding Challenge

Chase Carroll set stipulations for their latest Commander deck: original Elder Dragon, and no buying cards. So how did their Vaevictis Asmadi build turn out?

Five Unique Oathbreaker And Signature Spell Combinations To Try

With Oathbreaker recently made official as a Magic: The Gathering format, it’s the perfect time to try something offbeat. Comet, Stellar Pup, anyone?

Consider The Lotus: Artifacts Of The Iconic Magic Flower

Chase Carroll’s latest article is all about flower power! Let them take you through a whirlwind history of Magic: The Gathering’s Lotus artifacts.

Five Commander Cards You Need To Pair With Tom Bombadil

Tom Bombadil opens new doors for enchantment-based Commander decks. Chase Carroll showcases five key cards to pair with the Lord of the Rings preview.

Four Magic Commanders I Struggle To Build (And Why)

Ever find yourself blocked when building a Commander deck? You’re not alone! Chase Carroll shares four MTG commanders that have defeated them… for now.

Restore Commander’s Magic With These Fantastic Removal Spells

Shake up your Commander MTG removal suite! Chase Carroll shares some of their favorite offbeat options for eliminating threats.

Commander Masters Reprints I’m Manifesting Under A Full Moon Ritual

Commander Masters has Chase Carroll willing to go to… unusual lengths to get some much-needed reprints. Which cards are on their list?