Ken Baumann • November 19, 2024

Playing in a cEDH tournament can be a peak form of The Gathering... or it can be miserable. Ken Baumann examines how cEDH tournaments could work.



Deckbuilding

Pauper Commander - Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider

Alejandro builds a Pauper Commander deck around an anthem in the command zone with the help of Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider.

Winter, Misanthropic Guide Deck Tech

Want to control your opponents by making them discard cards? Try this Winter, Misanthropic Guide deck from Unsummoned Skull!

How Fun Are The Foundation Commanders?

How fun are the Foundations commanders? Benjamin Levin breaks down all the new commanders from Foundations!

Legends Legends - Princess Lucrezia

Ever wanted a Dimir mana dork? Well for the bargain bin price of six whole mana, Princess Lucrezia is your answer!

Satirical

Democrats Blame Election Results on MTG: Arena Card Shuffler

Prominent Democratic Party members are examining where things went wrong this election cycle, with some claiming it was thanks to the Arena shuffler.

Tips: How to Repackage Leftover Draft Chaff for Trick-or-Treating Children

Turn those useless cards into fun and exciting treats for Halloween!

Trump Properly Explains How Banding Works During Otherwise Incoherent Speech

Donald Trump, managed to explain the oft misunderstood Magic: The Gathering mechanic "banding" during a recent town hall event.

Commander Player Weighs Options: Buy Card Storage or Keep Using Decade-Old Wet Box?

The local Commander enthusiast currently holds his Magic collection in a duct-tapped Khans of Tarkir fat pack dripping with an unknown fluid.

Budget

Foundations Set Review - Pauper/Budget

Alejandro review the commons and uncommons from Foundations. Are we standing on solid ground?

Animar Artifact Creature Storm | $100 Budget Animar, Soul of Elements Deck Tech

Ever wonder how Animar would play on a budget with a heavy artifact theme? Benjamin Levin has the answer!

Simic Domain Incarnation | $100 Budget Nael EDH Deck Tech

Looking for a janky combo deck? Try this Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut Commander brew from Benjamin Levin.

Pauper Commander - Bogled

Alejandro combines the bogles archetype with infect to create a terrifying pauper Trygon Prime deck.

cEDH

A Beginner's Guide to cEDH

Are you a complete beginner and looking to get started in cEDH? Read this comprehensive beginner's guide from Corey Williams!

Combat in cEDH

CEDH might be full of combo decks, but there's still a place for good old-fashioned combat. Ondas runs through combat's place in cEDH.

Five Post-Ban cEDH Lessons

The banning of Dockside Extortionist, Mana Crypt, Jeweled Lotus, and Nadu have turned cEDH upside down. What now?

Why Stax is Ineffective in cEDH

Ken Baumann looks at stax in cEDH and why the archetype struggles so much compared to more competitive strategies.

Opinion

Am I the Bolas? - Public Event Expectations

A reader writes in to ask if they're the Bolas for bringing a competitive deck to a local tournament that wasn't prepared for it.

The End of EDH

A former CAG member and now on the Commander Format Panel, Charlotte Sable gives an insider’s perspective on how Wizards took control of EDH.

Am I The Bolas? - Underselling Your Deck

At what point does "upgraded precon" become a fully kitted out deck capable of destroying a table?

Am I The Bolas? - Why am I Always Called a Threat?

How do you deal with an opponent who insists you're the threat long after you've been dealt with by the table?

Art

R.I.P. Greg Hildebrandt

Legendary fantasy artist Greg Hildebrandt passed away on October 31, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of work that inspires countless fans and artists.

Duskmourn's Creepiest Cards

Give yourself a jump scare with our ranking of the scariest art in Duskmourn: House of Horror!

Double Exposed: A Chat with Sam Wolfe Connelly

Nick Wolf talks with the artist behind some of the finest Duskmourn cards in the double exposure showcase series; Sam Wolfe Connelly.

Art, Creativity and Cosplay at Magic Con Amsterdam: Interviews with MaxMakesMagic and Adam the Gathering

Art is always a focus at Magic Con, from the artists and cosplays, to the preview panels and exclusive playmat. Amsterdam was no exception!

Vorthos

A Look at Goblin Flavor Text, Part 1: Talking a Good Fight

Ever noticed just how much personality there is on the flavor text for Goblin Magic cards? Nick Wolf looks at the best of the bunch.

The Five Worst Things That Happened To Ajani

Ajani hasn't always had an easy run of things, and Ciel Collins is here to chronicle the worst five things that ever happened to the big cat.

The Flavor Gems of Modern Horizons 3

Modern Horizons has a history of throwbacks and references and immaculate flavor, so Jubilee is here to guide you through the gems of MH3!

Atraxa, Praetors' Voice Commander Deck Tech | Spreading Contagion and Poisonous Power

Spread the glory of the Phyrexians and infect the Commander table with this Atraxa, Praetors' Voice EDH deck.

Rules Resources

The Basics of "Battle" - New Card Type Explained!

What is a Battle card? How do they work? Judge and CAG member Charlotte Sable breaks down Magic’s newest card type.

How To Enforce Competitive REL in Multiplayer Games

Enforcing the rules is hard enough for judges at the best of the times, but what happens when they're adjudicating multiplayer games?

Common cEDH Tournament Issues

What sort of issues do cEDH players and judges run into at tournaments? Kevin Sugihara speaks with the Head Judge of Silicon Dynasty.

The Best and Weirdest Combos from Phyrexia: All Will Be One

Phyrexia: All Will Be One has arrived with a whole host of new combos! Myles Schaller of Commander Spellbook runs us through the best and weirdest.

Profiles

Interview: Sahar Mirhadi, Magic Player, Competitor and Mental Health Doctoral Researcher

Eliza Hunton sat down with Magic player and mental health doctoral researcher Sahar Mirhadi at MagicCon Amsterdam.

Interview: Lucas Kunce, Magic Player and Missouri Senate Candidate

A conversation with Missouri Candidate for U.S. Senate Lucas Kunce about his stance on how how Magic has changed, and how he has changed with Magic.

An Interview With Dr. Wendi Sierra, Bethesda Scholar, On Magic's Fallout Decks

A interview Dr. Wendi Sierra, Assistant Professor at TCU and scholar of Bethesda games, about how Magic adapted Fallout.

Green Mages: An Interview with Principal Packaging Lead at WOTC, Veronica Ruggenberg

Ever wondered what Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro are doing about making Magic more sustainable? Veronica Ruggenberg is on it!