commander brackets
- Should the Bracket System Move Out of Beta?
OpinionAfter eleven months in beta, is Commander's Bracket system ready to be finalized? What it does well, where it falls short, and what to fix.
- 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
- The Power of the Pilot and Holding Back in Commander
ArticlesShould you hold back when playing Commander with newer players? Are there other ways to give them a better experience?
- 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.
- Am I the Bolas? - Ultimate Permanent Exile
ArticlesThis week on Am I the Bolas?, Rule Zero discussions and why they're important. Got a Game Changer in your deck? Does that make it Bracket 4?
- Are We Misrepresenting Power In Our Commander Decks?
ArticlesEven with Brackets, it can still be challenging to balance a Commander pod. Especially if some players misrepresent their deck's power.
- 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?
