Kaldheim is stuffed end-to-end with excellent cards for Commander. Andy Zupke shares his thoughts on cards that will be generally strong in the format here.
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Cardsphere users can now opt-in to making their Haves visible to other users. Details inside.
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Derrick York returns like Kardur to pick cards across the color pie as the starting point for Kaldheim Standard brews.
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This week we brought on Andy and Coyle, the co-hosts of the awesome Guardian Project Podcast. We discuss their beginnings of the show and their love of Magic and DnD and so much more. Coyle also learns that Gandalf is indeed a Maia.
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Josh Moore gets to put away the Secret Santa hat for another year. 2020 was a doozy for sure, but Cardsphere users spread the Yuletide joy in record numbers!
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This time around we point the Glaring Spotlight at Laura Makes Magic, whose stunning art nouveau treaments of planeswalkers are turning heads.
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Welcoming the amazing new Commander show I Hate Your Deck to the Cardsphere team of creators. The most fun you can have without being there yourself!
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This week we brought on Dana Roach of CMDR Central and EDHREC Cast and we discussed Magic, a lot of IT and everything else in between. Please help me in welcoming Dana Roach to the show!
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In this series, Andy takes an in-depth look at the theory and craft of how to build a Commander deck.
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Some small but important changes to the user profile page.
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BadMoonMTG looks at the current Standard metagame and speculates on changes we'll see introduced with Kaldheim.
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NicolaiBolas lays out a step-by-step method for people learning how to read signals, or for those who want to do it better.
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Welcoming in the new year by shining the Glaring Spotlight on Shivam Bhatt, Magic podcaster and Commander Advisory Group member.
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It's another Year-end Special with Magic with Zuby! This year we talk favorite MTG sets, cards, and more!
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Brian Allen examines personal responsibility and how that impacts things we love, like playing Magic or being with family over the holidays.
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As we close out the Year of Commander, Andy Zupke looks at the 99 cards released this year that do most for the format.
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We've all seen hype cycle hit when a new legend provides clear build around direction. What's the best reaction from the financial perspective? Cliff Daigle shares his thoughts.
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It's the annual Magic With Zuby Christmas Special! This year we brought on my daughter Zoey as the oldest was still asleep at the time of recording.
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Emily Carrick talks about not hitting your win rate, and how to prevent that from getting you down.
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Andy Zupke's back with a fantastic decklist based around Colfenor, the Last Yew and.... modular? Yes, you heard me: modular.
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Technical notice regarding recent updates to the Chrome borowser and its interaction with Cardsphere.
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This week we brought on Rachel Weeks of the Commander Sphere podcast! We discussed her rise in content creation into Magic the Gathering and her start with the podcast as well as discussed a lot of EDH.
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This week we brought on prolific Commander/EDH writer Bennie Smith! Bennie Smith is best known for his EDH articles over at Star City Games where he writes a weekly column about Commander.
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Understanding the color pie brings with it the ability to assess new Limited environments, and plan the best possible drafts. NicolaiBolas offers his tips.
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The massive price drop of Jeweled Lotus should have been predictable. Cliff Daigle compares it to other times we should have learned our lesson.
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Andy Zupke details two strong decks he assembled from his Commander Legends box.
9 Min Read
All aboard Kaladesh Remastered with our engineer Doug Switzer breaking down his tips for making the most of Limited play.
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We cast the Glaring Spotlight on Inklin Customs, whose distinct style you see all over Twitter and fine magic tokens everywhere!
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Andy Zupke returns with a look at 60 new Partner pairings arriving with Commander Legends!
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This week we brought back my good buddy TotalMTG! We talk about magic, content creation, coronavirus and so much more! Please help me in welcoming back TotalMTG.
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This week we brought on the amazing Kendra Smith! She is a writer for Coolstuff Inc. as well as a MTG streamer and competitive player. We discussed everything from the US elections to EDH, Pauper, Modern and so much more!
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Some of our sponsored creators have teamed up to raise money for Extra Life!
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Emily Carrick broke out of the mono red zone during the Venus and Mercury League tournament, taking away more than her play record.
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Brian from Cure for the Common Game is put under the glaring spotlight, answering questions from Cardsphere's Discord.
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Andy Zupke's out of the gate brewing with Commander Legends' Liesa. Interesting paths to victory and dangerous cards included.
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This week we brought on the amazing Taalia Vess. We discussed so many topics and had a really great discussion that could've kept going but we had to end it eventually. Taalia is a MTG streamer and commentator and an all around great person. Please help me in welcoming Taalia to the stream.
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Chronicling the end of Pixie Kitten's run, in very Pixie Kitten style.
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NicolaiBolas provides some advice at how Limited players can better use the wheel during drafts.
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Brian Allen addresses the situation with tasteless depictions of Niambi coming out of the Judge Academy discord, and their response to them.
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WotC is reprinting cards like never before. What does this mean for players who pay for their hobby via magic finance?
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This week we brought on Twitch Streamer and Cosplayer Zabracus! We discussed her start into cosplay and what it takes to make costumes as well as her start into twitch streaming and a little bit of DnD and MTG is in there as well. Please help me in welcoming Zabracus to the show!
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Ron Taylor recaps his journey through the Premodern Showdown Series.
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This week we brought on Magic content creator and commentator AliasV! AliasV is best known as a streamer and for commentating on various Magic tournaments (Mythic Invitiationals, Arena Championships). We discussed her start in commentating and content creation and what it takes to start commentating
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Guillaume Robert examines the new Standard metagame.
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All of the glory without costing a fortune! Andy is back with his top budget EDH picks from Zendikar Rising.
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In which our beloved narrator gets Meebo'd and then janked to death.
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Once again Cardsphere Discord mod Josh Moore is running our Secret Santa. Help us make this year the best ever - people need the boost!
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Is aggro dead? In her first article for Cardsphere, Veesa looks for any sign of life for aggro in the age of Omnath.
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Elizbeth Rice opens up her flavor bible once again, this time taking a look at the plane of Ixalan.
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Andy Zupke returns with another Zendikar Rising deck tech. This time it's Tazri, Beacon of Unity busting out with Warriors, WIzards, Rogues and Clerics.
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Skybilz and Guillaume Robert team up to examine power creep, the banlist, and how R&D and players can make things better.
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NicolaiBolas discusses optimizing early format play with tips on how to stay flexible and explore cards before a format is solved.
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Cliff Daigle looks at cards from Double Masters that should be picked up before prices climb. Whether an EDH player or speculator, the right time is now.
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In which Pixie Kitten Plays week 2 of the VML and encounters Uro a few times. Sounds UGHworthy.
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Doug Switzer returns to speculate on some of the decks we may see in our new Standard.
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Dale Zellmer talks about using Cardsphere and PauperBattleBox.com to put together a game night in a box.
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Commander players always have a shiney new thing, but it's often work going back to old sets to find unique experiences. Elizabeth Rice does so with Bruna, Light of Alabaster.
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Pixie Kitten's Tournament report for week one of the Venus and Mercury League. Now with even more UGH™
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NicolaiBolas returns to discuss the Cling Method whereby you aim to achieve higher card quality by forcing others out.
6 Min Read
Andy Zupke drops the pingers tribal science with his first Commander article, featuring Zadra from Zendikar Rising!
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Doug Switzer shares his initial thoughts on Zendikar's new and returning mechanics, and what they may mean for both Limited and Constructed players.
4 Min Read
Pixie Kitten leaves behind her exclusively casual days and enters the Venus and Mercury League.
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Cody Collins talks about recreating or expanding upon the Jumpstart experience with a cube made from mashable packs.
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What do you do when there's been a flood of sets with no in-person play? Cliff Daigle has some ideas.
4 Min Read
Elizabeth Rice takes us through the reveals for Commander Collection: Green.
6 Min Read
Brian Allen shares the journey that eventually led him to Magic content creation.
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Doug Switzer offers a quick refresher on Amonkhet Remastered Limited, and discusses which cards he expects to see make waves in the Historic meta.
8 Min Read
Darin Keener looks forward to another visit to Zendikar, and speculates on what we might find on the Adventure plance. Are you ready?
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Cardsphere is excited to welcome NicolaiBolas with his very first article, in which he offers his perspective on some simple changes you can make to improve your Limited play.
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Skybilz examines the cards on which you should consider spending those wildcards, leadin up to rotation and Zendikar Rising.
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Elizabeth Rice takes a look at which Standard and Historic decks may rise to the top after the surprise banned & restricted announcement this morning.
6 Min Read
It's Wilderness Reclamation's Standard, and we all just play in it. Darin Keener has other ideas: he wants to have some fun.
6 Min Read
Elizabeth Rice shows off her first ever free preview cards and how they're best used in decks like Shattergang Brothers EDH.
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Elizabeth Rice shares her opinions on Premium Magic products, and how the community receives them. What do you think?
8 Min Read
Cliff Daigle shares the picks he's looking at for rotation pickups in light of how Commander-driven pricing impacts us in the COVID era.
4 Min Read
Lord Tupperware's favorite draft format of all time is returning to Arena, this time with human opponents! This primer prepares you with a run down of the many decks in the format.
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In a world where the best decks always get the attention, Darin Keener provides an in-depth look at the Stanbdard deck he plays for fun,.
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Skybilz looks at the monocolored decks that are emerging as possibilities in the new Standard. Cheaper land bases with some real power? Sign us up.
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Lord Tupperware walks us through a recent game of Core 2021, sharing his thought process at each stage.
11 Min Read
Guillaume Robert returns with another look at the emerging metagame for our new Standard.
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Darin Keener lives up to his legacy of running Standard decks with meow.
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Adjusting your thinking as you gain experience with a format is a critical skill for Limited players. Lord Tupperware shares five ways he's adapted to Core 2021.
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Cliff Daigle has a lot of product to talk about this month, but he breaks down the opportunities each provides in light of our unique current circumstances.
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It's that time again, a new set and new picks from Cardsphere staff and friends. Skybilz and Zuby join Efren and Ted in picking their favorites from MTGM21.
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Darin Keener reflects on which older decks may have new life post-banning, or could get new toys with Core 2021.
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Elizabeth Rice's got her eye on a new commander in Core 2021, from the far off jungles of Mwonvuli: Jolrael. Check it out!
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Skybilz is back and so is Winota. The bannings just made more room for different payoffs and new adventures. @OXG_Esports
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Lord Tupperware goes through some recent plays and discusses reading opponents' plays, and making sure that you aren't leaking information to them.
10 Min Read
Guillaume Robert anticipates the impact of Monday's errata and bannings across Standard, Pioneer and Modern. Are you ready for your new meta?
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Elizabeth Rice discusses a significant challenge faced by many content creators: what to say or not say about the state of the world outside of your subject matter.
8 Min Read
Cliff Daigle talks about being an early Cardsphere adopter, and what he's learned about using the system.
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Mono Black Control variants are found across pretty much every format. Darin Keener runs this list out in Historics on Arena.
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Straight outta the Cardsphere Discord, mod Josh Moore introduces his new index site for building your own pauper battle box!
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Ted reviews Cardsphere's third year, sharing some data as always, and ruminates on challenges faced and plans for the future.
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Skybilz challenges herself to put Triomes and Shocklands to good use in a levelled up 5 color deck.
6 Min Read
Lord Tupperware discusses how the subtlety of Ikoria's draft environment can be used to your advantage if you know how to invest in the right picks at the right time.
8 Min Read
Darin Keener shares his opinion of the effects of powerful Standard cards on other formats. Should Play Design really consider Vintage when building a Standard?
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Lord Tupperware's had enough BREAD and has started focusing instead on his ABs. With a format this synergistic, you need to know how you can do so also.
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Darin Keener takes all the tribes and makes them play together, with Kaheera in the lead.
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