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Commander VS Season 3 Recap!

Commander VS Season 3 was unforgettable. But just in case you forgot some of it anyway, let’s have a look back at the moments where we laughed, where we cried, and where we forgot how certain cards are supposed to function!

Dear Azami: The Case For Emrakul

The last time Emrakul appeared, she got banned in Commander. What about the new version in Eldritch Moon? Sean McKeown lays out the distinctions that he thinks make the difference in keeping Emrakul, the Promised End off the banned list!

The Commander Tiers

Gen Con is coming up in a hurry! Commander games will be everywhere, and many players will be battling strangers. How do you ensure you’re prepared for any type of game? Erik Tiernan explains how to have a little bit of everything in your Commander repertoire!

Commander VS: Happy July 4th!

Still looking for some fireworks? We’ve got them here on Commander VS! Join the guys as they join the nation in celebration the only way they know how: with a big Commander battle!

Emrakul’s New Best Friend

Emrakul, the Promised End may be a fantastic leader herself, but the colorless requirement makes for a lot of deckbuilding strains! See the latest 100-card brew Complete Commander author Bennie Smith has framing everyone’s favorite space monster!

Is Protean Hulk Safe To Unban?

The Commander Rules Committee works hard to ensure the format is all the fun they want it to be, but sometimes a card just can’t be allowed. Sheldon Menery dissects the pros and cons of one of the format’s most controversial exclusions!

Dear Azami: Oona, Queen of the…Eldrazi?!

Oona, Queen of the Fae means a broken Commander experience, right? Not necessarily! Levi Byrne helps a Dear Azami reader make the Faerie Wizard fun with the often-overlooked power of Eldrazi Processors!

All’s Fair In Love And Commander

Erik Tiernan’s girlfriend needed some Commander help! She knew what kind of Magic she enjoyed, she knew what she wanted to get out of her games, but she didn’t have the means to get there. See the excellent list that Erik gifted her! Ever helped a friend or partner get their Commander game on?

In Defense Of Sol Ring

Bennie Smith is a full-time Commander man now! A published Commander author, a great representative of the veteran Magic community, and now, his most dangerous role yet: a defender of the most controversial card in the format!

Rebuilding Ezuri

Commander master Sheldon Menery had a swing at Ezuri during a recent League, but he’s interested in giving a new direction! See the cards he’s most excited to sleeve up to make some progress on the Claw of Progress!

Dear Azami: The Warehouse Of Death

As far as creative themes and restrictions go, this week’s reader is the best Dear Azami has seen in some time! Creative problem-solving is one of the joys of Commander deck construction, and Dear Azami is here to help!

Assessing Threats In Commander

Commander games can get plenty chaotic, and it can be tough to figure out what kind of game you should be playing! Erik Tiernan gives recommendations on assessing threats at your next game using one of his favorite decks!

Other Peoples’ Decks: Brian David-Marshall

The great Brian David-Marshall has done it all throughout Magic’s storied history, including rocking the Commander tables! Sheldon Menery gets the low down on BDM’s most prized Commander possession!

Dear Azami: Adamant Infestation

This week’s Dear Azami submission wants to use as many dice as possible, but the deck just isn’t shaping up! How does Sean intend to help? By using the oldest trick in the Commander book: going bigger!

Commander Budget Tips!

Erik Tiernan has a handful of Commander decks, but not all of them are full of expensive format staples! So how does he complete so many without going poor? He shares his tips on building without breaking the bank here!