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The story behind Magic and the culture around the Commander table: canon, etiquette, and the cards everyone argues about.

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Skip the Salt: 10 Budget Commander Swaps for the Format's Most Hated Cards

Sep 25, 2026

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Skip the Salt: 10 Budget Commander Swaps for the Format's Most Hated Cards

Ten of the format's saltiest staples, and one cheap, low-drama swap for each that does most of the same work without making you the villain of game night.

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Is Universes Beyond Canon? What Actually Counts in MTG Lore

Sep 25, 2026

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Is Universes Beyond Canon? What Actually Counts in MTG Lore

Spider-Man, Bilbo, and the Enterprise are on Magic cards. Whether Universes Beyond is canon in MTG lore, what Wizards has said, and what actually merges.

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Is Universes Beyond Canon? What Actually Counts in MTG Lore

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