School's Back in Session | Secrets of Strixhaven might be the best set of 2026

Secrets of Strixhaven is not just a 2026 nostalgia trip back to a beloved Magic setting. The design team rebuilt it with mechanics that actually feel like each college, Commander decks designed to look and play like the faction you opened, a Mystical Archive bigger than ever, and the Prepared mechanic putting Ancestral Recall on a standard legal card. This is the full breakdown of what makes Secrets of Strixhaven worth getting excited about, straight from the people who built

The MTG bracket system is Wizards of the Coast's official framework for rating Commander deck power levels on a scale of 1 to 5. Updated in October 2025, it now includes five brackets from Exhibition casual to cEDH, adds expected turn counts per bracket, removes tutor restrictions, and refines the Game Changers list. The system runs on an honor code and is designed to help players find balanced games before anyone shuffles up. Tools like the Manabox bracket checker make self

Zaffai and the Tempests is a freshly leaked Izzet legendary from Secrets of Strixhaven that lets you cast one instant or sorcery from your hand for free once per turn. In a format where mana is the most precious resource on the table, that ability is an engine waiting to happen. This guide covers what the card does, why it is going to be a Commander staple, and the must-include cards that make the Zaffai and the Tempests Commander deck sing, with direct TCGplayer buy links.