The Evolution of White in Magic: The Gathering

This chapter examines the strengths and weaknesses of the white color in Magic: The Gathering, particularly in the commander format. The discussion highlights white's focus on tokens and specific creature types, its historical challenges with ramp and card draw, and the evolution of its gameplay strategy over time.

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White has gone from being considered Commander’s weakest monocolor option to a top-tier option. But even with a strong card pool, you have to know how to wield it. So our wonderful mono-white expert Rachel Weeks is here to show you how to make it shine. We’ll cover its strengths and weaknesses, then get into the nuts and bolts of how to build a winning white deck and pilot it to victory. Don’t miss out!

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