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Thumper | Building Your Baylen, the Haymaker Commander Deck
Baylen, the Haymaker is one of the most unique token commanders in Magic: The Gathering, rewarding you not for making tokens bigger or making more of them, but for converting your token army into mana, card draw, and a trampling rabbit the size of a small building. This guide covers everything you need to know to build your Baylen the Haymaker Commander deck, from flooding the board on turn three to closing games with a commander who has somehow become a 13/12 with trample.

Greg Montique
3 days ago7 min read


Mystical Tutor | MTG Hybrid Mana in Commander: What Are the Rules?
You pick up a Magic card, see a symbol that looks like two mana colors awkwardly sharing a circle, and think, "What the hell is that?" You are in very good company. Hybrid mana is one of those mechanics that seems simple on the surface and then reveals unexpected layers the moment you try to build a Commander deck around it. It has also become the source of one of the most heated format discussions the Commander community has had in years. So let's get busy untangling this me

Greg Montique
Mar 165 min read


Use Your Brain | Building Your Krang, Utrom Warlord Commander Deck
Krang, Utrom Warlord, is one of the most powerful colorless Commanders coming out of the MTG TMNT set, and building around him correctly makes for one of the most satisfying artifact decks in Commander. This guide covers everything you need to know, from ramping into a nine-mana legendary brain in a robot suit to closing games with an indestructible, flying, trampling army that your opponents simply cannot deal with. Let's build the Krang Utrom Warlord Commander deck the righ

Greg Montique
Mar 137 min read


Mystical Tutor | How to Upgrade a Commander Precon on a Budget
You cracked open a Commander precon, played a few games, and got politely stomped. We've all been there. The good news is you don't need to drop $200 to make your deck actually competitive. In this guide, we walk you through exactly how to upgrade a Commander precon on a budget, from identifying the cards dragging your deck down, to cheap swaps that punch way above their price tag. Whether you're working with $20 or $50, there's a real upgrade path waiting for you.

Greg Montique
Mar 95 min read


Pass the Pizza | Leonardo, the Balance & Michelangelo, the Heart Commander Deck
Leonardo and Michelangelo make one of the most deceptively powerful partner Commander combinations in the TMNT Magic set. Leo grows your entire board every time a token enters. Mikey creates a Food token every time you attack, which automatically triggers Leo. Every turn. For free. Add Ocelot Pride, Hardened Scales, and Doubling Season to the mix and the math gets genuinely offensive. This is a full deck guide covering strategy, must-include cards, and how to close out games

Greg Montique
Mar 69 min read


Mystical Tutor | What's the Best MTG Format for Beginners?
Magic: The Gathering has more formats than most new players realize — and picking the wrong one can kill your enthusiasm fast. This guide breaks down every major MTG format for beginners, from the social chaos of Commander to the budget-friendly brilliance of Pauper. We cover what each format costs, how long games run, and who each one actually suits. Whether you want competitive play or a casual night with friends, we'll help you find your perfect starting point.

Greg Montique
Mar 28 min read


Fear the Foot | Building Your Super Shredder Commander Deck
Super Shredder started as a 1/1. Your opponents should have dealt with him earlier. In this guide, we break down how to build your Super Shredder Commander deck from the ground up, covering early setup, mid-game sacrifice engines, and late-game finishers that close things out fast. With Menace, a two-mana cost, and a passive that feeds off every permanent leaving the battlefield, Shredder rewards aggressive, sacrifice-focused play. This is mono-black the way it was meant to b

Greg Montique
Feb 276 min read


Turtle Team-Up: Magic: The Gathering's First Real Co Op Product Explained
Turtle Team Up MTG introduces a cooperative Magic experience where players battle a scalable Shredder boss deck together. With four ready-to-play decks, legacy legal new cards, and adjustable difficulty, this product could redefine how Magic welcomes new players.

Greg Montique
Feb 232 min read


ICYMI: Everything That Changed in Magic’s February 9th Banned & Restricted Update
February's Magic: The Gathering update quietly shifted the landscape. Commander sees Biorhythm and Lutri return, hybrid mana debates linger, and competitive formats enjoy stability. This breakdown explains what changed, what didn’t, and why these subtle moves could reshape Magic’s long-term philosophy.

Greg Montique
Feb 115 min read


I Speak for the Trees | Building Your Doran, Besieged By Time Commander Deck
Weaponize toughness, dominate combat, and crush Commander with Doran, Besieged By Time. Check out the Strategy and 5 must-include cards!

Greg Montique
Feb 55 min read


What Is Magic: The Gathering’s New Draft Night Box From Lorwyn Eclipsed?
MTG's new Draft Night Box from Lorwyn Eclipsed explained. A 4-player Pick Two draft kit that makes Magic Limited simple and stress-free.

Greg Montique
Feb 33 min read


Gimmie! | Building your Maralen, Fae Ascendant Commander Deck
Build your Maralen, Fae Ascendant Commander deck the right way. faeries and elves, stolen spells, and a Commander plan that snowballs fast.

Greg Montique
Jan 234 min read


Lorwyn Eclipsed: Dance of the Elements Commander Precon Guide
Lorwyn Eclipsed's Dance of the Elements precon delivers 5 color elemental mastery. Discover the theme, strategy, and how the deck functions.

Greg Montique
Jan 153 min read


Mystical Tutor | What is MTG’s Pauper Format?
Learn what MTG’s Pauper format is, why it’s popular, top decks to play, and how to get started on a budget today.

Greg Montique
Jan 124 min read


Patience | Building Your Teval, The Balanced Scale Commander Deck
Turn your graveyard into an army. Take a dive into your Teval Commander strategy, sneaky synergies, and must-play cards to dominate tables.

Greg Montique
Jan 85 min read


Mystical Tutor | Choosing your Magic: The Gathering Playstyle
How do you choose your Magic: The Gathering playstyle? Explore color combinations and find the strategy that fits how you think and play.

Greg Montique
Dec 15, 20254 min read


Good Lessons | Building Your Iroh, Grand Lotus Commander Deck
Learn how to build an explosive Iroh, Grand Lotus Commander deck with spell recursion, powerful synergies, and must-include card tech.

Greg Montique
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Mystical Tutor | How Do I Start a Magic: The Gathering Collection on a Budget?
Learn how to build a Magic: The Gathering Collection on a budget with smart buying, practical tips, and strategies that save money and grow value.

Greg Montique
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Artemis & Posthumoose Lock Down the Board in Elestrals - Lifestream
Explore the Elestrals Artemis deck’s suppression strategy. Control matches with smart tempo, shutoffs, and underworld value.

Greg Montique
Dec 5, 20253 min read


I am Melon-Lord | Building a Toph, the First Metalbender Commander Deck
Smash the battlefield with your Toph, the First Metalbender Commander deck. Landfall, artifacts, and earthbending synergy collide!

Greg Montique
Dec 3, 20254 min read
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