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⚡️ Carth, the Lion of Ultimates 🔮 [Primer Update] - Commander (Carth the Lion)
In this new version of the primer I explain why I feel like we should have another bracket added to the current five. I have also updated the list so it can fare better in the current bracket 4 enviro...
moxfield.com
My Carth, the Lion deck just hit 200 likes on Moxfield! ✨
If cool niche decks and big nerdy primers is your thing, then check it out and let me know what you think!
If cool niche decks and big nerdy primers is your thing, then check it out and let me know what you think!
today I played Magic and it was fun
October 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
today I played Magic and it was fun
Reposted by Jon | @arcatron
From @jespermyrfors.bsky.social, The Dark set art director over on Facebook:
“The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…”
Some cards for context and the set list:
scryfall.com/sets/drk
“The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…”
Some cards for context and the set list:
scryfall.com/sets/drk
October 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
From @jespermyrfors.bsky.social, The Dark set art director over on Facebook:
“The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…”
Some cards for context and the set list:
scryfall.com/sets/drk
“The Magic: The Gathering release The Dark was 100% a commentary on the evils and hypocrisy of bigoted right wing Christians…”
Some cards for context and the set list:
scryfall.com/sets/drk
I have prevailed and gave up on buying the playstation Secret Lair, even though I had already put a fun partners deck together 👀 I’ll use the £100 elsewhere (probs more Magic)
October 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I have prevailed and gave up on buying the playstation Secret Lair, even though I had already put a fun partners deck together 👀 I’ll use the £100 elsewhere (probs more Magic)
Yes, I want another bracket added between 3 and 4;
I don’t care about hybrid mana, it’s not really a big deal in other format and allows for more deckbuilding options;
Kepp Rhystic Study and Thoracle (I dislike both);
MORE:
Every planeswalker should be a commander.
I don’t care about hybrid mana, it’s not really a big deal in other format and allows for more deckbuilding options;
Kepp Rhystic Study and Thoracle (I dislike both);
MORE:
Every planeswalker should be a commander.
October 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Yes, I want another bracket added between 3 and 4;
I don’t care about hybrid mana, it’s not really a big deal in other format and allows for more deckbuilding options;
Kepp Rhystic Study and Thoracle (I dislike both);
MORE:
Every planeswalker should be a commander.
I don’t care about hybrid mana, it’s not really a big deal in other format and allows for more deckbuilding options;
Kepp Rhystic Study and Thoracle (I dislike both);
MORE:
Every planeswalker should be a commander.
hey @moxfield.com, with the #Imgur ban in the UK, which other websites can I use to share images in primers? Thanks
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
hey @moxfield.com, with the #Imgur ban in the UK, which other websites can I use to share images in primers? Thanks
I’m a bit excited, but already exhausted about Magic in 2026.
September 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I’m a bit excited, but already exhausted about Magic in 2026.
Underrated cards for commander that are actually great part 1
September 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Underrated cards for commander that are actually great part 1
September 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Casual commander players: creativity trumps efficiency for more enjoyable games. Thank you
September 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Casual commander players: creativity trumps efficiency for more enjoyable games. Thank you
Reposted by Jon | @arcatron
I'm really really keen to see another bracket introduced. B3/Upgrade - feel like an actual precon upgrade w/ 1-2 GCs.
B4/Optimized - a bit more edgy, for more powerful lines of play 3-4 GCs, fetchlands etc
B5/Fringe cEDH - what current B4 is - and define it for what it is: fringe cEDH.
B4/Optimized - a bit more edgy, for more powerful lines of play 3-4 GCs, fetchlands etc
B5/Fringe cEDH - what current B4 is - and define it for what it is: fringe cEDH.
September 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I'm really really keen to see another bracket introduced. B3/Upgrade - feel like an actual precon upgrade w/ 1-2 GCs.
B4/Optimized - a bit more edgy, for more powerful lines of play 3-4 GCs, fetchlands etc
B5/Fringe cEDH - what current B4 is - and define it for what it is: fringe cEDH.
B4/Optimized - a bit more edgy, for more powerful lines of play 3-4 GCs, fetchlands etc
B5/Fringe cEDH - what current B4 is - and define it for what it is: fringe cEDH.
3 years ago we were getting some really interesting commanders with the release of Dominaria United - the "Legends Retold" cycle.
Some were/still are quite popular, and in a world of UB [insert your emotion here], I think these are cards are cool and inspiring.
Some were/still are quite popular, and in a world of UB [insert your emotion here], I think these are cards are cool and inspiring.
September 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
3 years ago we were getting some really interesting commanders with the release of Dominaria United - the "Legends Retold" cycle.
Some were/still are quite popular, and in a world of UB [insert your emotion here], I think these are cards are cool and inspiring.
Some were/still are quite popular, and in a world of UB [insert your emotion here], I think these are cards are cool and inspiring.
I like Marvel, and I love Spiderman in particular, but man, I don't think I'll put any of those cards in my decks (and that feels great 😃)
September 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I like Marvel, and I love Spiderman in particular, but man, I don't think I'll put any of those cards in my decks (and that feels great 😃)
I'm watching Princess Mononoke in 4K tonight and that makes me happy 🙂
August 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I'm watching Princess Mononoke in 4K tonight and that makes me happy 🙂
My Carth, the Lion deck just hit 200 likes on Moxfield! ✨
If cool niche decks and big nerdy primers is your thing, then check it out and let me know what you think!
If cool niche decks and big nerdy primers is your thing, then check it out and let me know what you think!
⚡️ Carth, the Lion of Ultimates 🔮 [Primer Update] - Commander (Carth the Lion)
In this new version of the primer I explain why I feel like we should have another bracket added to the current five. I have also updated the list so it can fare better in the current bracket 4 enviro...
moxfield.com
August 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My Carth, the Lion deck just hit 200 likes on Moxfield! ✨
If cool niche decks and big nerdy primers is your thing, then check it out and let me know what you think!
If cool niche decks and big nerdy primers is your thing, then check it out and let me know what you think!
If you’re a worldbuilding nerd (and/or writer), this article by Javier Grillo-Marxuach is a gem:
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/buil...
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/buil...
Building Better Worlds - Uncanny Magazine
One of the more annoyingly misused phrases in our current era of shared multi-verses, trans-media franchises, and other pan-galactic gargle blasters is “world-building.” It’s an annoying expression be...
www.uncannymagazine.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
If you’re a worldbuilding nerd (and/or writer), this article by Javier Grillo-Marxuach is a gem:
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/buil...
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/buil...
Does anyone else build commander decks as if you were building a pokemon team?
August 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Does anyone else build commander decks as if you were building a pokemon team?
Ok, this is really cool 🪨
August 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Ok, this is really cool 🪨
When a new supreme rises... Gladys is this generation's Pennywise 🤡
(great movie btw)
(great movie btw)
August 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
When a new supreme rises... Gladys is this generation's Pennywise 🤡
(great movie btw)
(great movie btw)
feels correct 🧛🏼🤓
August 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
feels correct 🧛🏼🤓
The number one thing to got me back to Magic/EDH in 2021 was to collect paper cards, and I enjoyed the collector boosters as I love full/alternative art. Even with a restrained income I could afford some packs and even boxes here and there. But the jump from £220 (already insane) to over £300 🧵
August 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The number one thing to got me back to Magic/EDH in 2021 was to collect paper cards, and I enjoyed the collector boosters as I love full/alternative art. Even with a restrained income I could afford some packs and even boxes here and there. But the jump from £220 (already insane) to over £300 🧵
Played Magic for almost 8 hours today. Felt like the world was healing 😌🍃
August 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Played Magic for almost 8 hours today. Felt like the world was healing 😌🍃
July 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My bonus card from the latest Secret Lair is a sweet and beautiful Island. Is this the new “bonus sheet”?
July 30, 2025 at 9:43 AM
My bonus card from the latest Secret Lair is a sweet and beautiful Island. Is this the new “bonus sheet”?
OMG????? 😍
July 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
OMG????? 😍
the increased cost of Zuran Orb on Cardmarket *almost* makes the non-foil version worth.
Two 5-card Secret Lairs that can be bought with commander precons they are intended to supplement. More previews at http://www.mtgpreviews.com/SLD
Source: https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/1246456/commander-reinforcements-world-shaper-bundle
Source: https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/1246456/commander-reinforcements-world-shaper-bundle
July 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
the increased cost of Zuran Orb on Cardmarket *almost* makes the non-foil version worth.