Strategic Card Manipulation

This chapter explores the mechanics of recent card releases that enable players to manipulate their hands through discards and draws. The discussion includes evaluations of new and existing cards, their mana costs, and strategic implications in various deck strategies. Highlights include the balance between card advantage and threats posed to opponents, as well as the evolving design philosophy in gameplay.

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A good Commander deck doesn’t just need a strong protagonist—the whole party’s gotta pack a punch! Today, we’re breaking down which cards from Magic’s latest set, Final Fantasy, are most worth including in the 99. How busted is the Buster Sword? How far can a Traveling Chocobo take you in a game of Commander? This set is full of new tech to level up your decks, so don’t miss the strategy guide that’ll help you find the best of it! (It’s this episode.)

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Boomer Commander w/ Josh Lee Kwai, Spice8Rack and Sam! Shuffle Up & Play 78:

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