Alex Wicker
Alex has been nerding out in various TTRPGs, but has fallen for Magic ever since that time at summer camp. Since then, he has developed his passion for the game into an effort to actively shape the game to similarly inspire the next nerdy generations. Check out his work as a writer for EDHREC and share your philosophies about Magic and Commander.
- Which Lands Aren't Worth Running?
ArticlesFilter lands, bounce lands, and Temple of the False God still show up everywhere. Here's why modern land design has passed them by.
- Colorless Commander Decks Have Never Been Better
ArticlesColorless Commander decks used to mean big Eldrazi and little else. New Vehicles, Spacecraft, and Universes Beyond cards changed that.
- Which Combo Should You Run?
ArticlesWhat separates a combo from a synergy? Which combos belong in which Bracket? A Commander Philosophy look at building, and cutting, combos.
- When Is Kingmaking Allowed?
ArticlesWhat does kingmaking say about a Commander player? Alex takes a deep dive into the politics and philosophy of choosing who wins when you can't.
- How Much Information Should Be Shared During Rule Zero?
ArticlesBracket 3 is the most contested bracket in Commander. Here's why it tends to keep splitting into two unofficial sub-brackets during gameplay conversation.
- Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
ArticlesThis week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
- Does Secrets of Strixhaven Have any Game Changers?
ArticlesSecrets of Strixhaven has a lot of fun and powerful cards. But do any of them deserve Game Changers status? Let's take a look.
- Can the Commander Ban List Be Dramatically Downsized?
ArticlesWith the Commander Bracket System in place, it's time to reevaluate the ban list. Can we unban most of the banned cards?
- Why Are These Cards Banned in Commander?
ArticlesThere are quite a few cards banned in Commander. But why? Let's take a look at all of them to find out why we can't play them.
- Commander Philosophy — Reviewing Removal in the Bracket Era
ArticlesOn this edition of Commander Philosophy, we talk about removal spells, and how your Bracket determines which kinds and how much you run.