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As a set chock full of new legends, it’s no surprise that Marvel Super Heroes is having a big impact on Commander. Even though the set has only been playable for one week, Commander demand has already caused fluctuations in the secondary market. Thanks to its synergy with the ever-popular legend The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, for example, Earthcraft has spiked significantly in...

As a set with a record number of different legends, Marvel Superheroes is the ultimate Commander collection. There are build-arounds for whatever tickles your fancy, including competitive powerhouses that are quickly making their presence felt. The Fantasticar certainly fits the mold, having quickly won a Duel Commander tournament.

Of all the many mechanics in Magic’s storied history, Day/Night is up there as one of the most reviled. While it’s certainly flavorful, the mechanic is simply a nightmare to track, especially in four-player games. For this reason, a lot of great cards using the mechanic, like Vadrik, Astral Archmage, have been largely neglected by the MTG community. This is a crying shame, as...

While the contents of Marvel Super Heroes is mostly inoffensive, there are a few powerful cards that players have quickly noticed. Impacting Eternal formats like Pauper, Legacy, and Vintage, Marvel Super Heroes has shown early signs of format upheaval. While this creates cause for worry, there is a silver lining thanks to a very timely solution.

Scheduled for June 2...

As the boogeyman of cEDH, it’s no secret that Partner is one of the most busted mechanics in MTG. Offering easy access to an expanded color identity, not to mention some insane abilities, Partner is deservedly notorious. Thanks to this, it’s little wonder that Wizards of the Coast has tried to fix the mechanic a few times.

To stop things getting too out of hand, Wiz...