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A "flashback" to last week here, as I catch up on pieces that have been published while I've been moving house.
My Commander Class of 2025 is here, with the classic breakdown of decks I played, built, deconstructed, and brought forward to 2026.
Please enjoy!
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My Commander Class of 2025 is here, with the classic breakdown of decks I played, built, deconstructed, and brought forward to 2026.
Please enjoy!
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Commander Class of 2025 - Card Kingdom Blog
Kristen sits down to talk about the decks she’s built, taken apart, and upgraded through 2025. How many will make the cut for the next year of Commander? It’s become something of a tradition now to wr...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A "flashback" to last week here, as I catch up on pieces that have been published while I've been moving house.
My Commander Class of 2025 is here, with the classic breakdown of decks I played, built, deconstructed, and brought forward to 2026.
Please enjoy!
blog.cardkingdom.com/commander-cl...
My Commander Class of 2025 is here, with the classic breakdown of decks I played, built, deconstructed, and brought forward to 2026.
Please enjoy!
blog.cardkingdom.com/commander-cl...
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It was amazing to be a part of the CFP this past year, and I feel like it succeeded in so many ways both internally and for the community. What a great project and group of people!
I'll be sad not to be involved going forward, but wish everyone nothing but the best.
(Extended thoughts below)
I'll be sad not to be involved going forward, but wish everyone nothing but the best.
(Extended thoughts below)
Today, we are doing the Commander Format Panel member rotation I mentioned when the panel formed last year. Thanks to everybody on the panel for their work, and a warm welcome to @budgetcommander.bsky.social and @highermtg.bsky.social!
Read: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
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Read: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
#wotcstaff
Commander Format Panel Update – December 11, 2025
Gavin discusses changes to the Commander Format Panel.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It was amazing to be a part of the CFP this past year, and I feel like it succeeded in so many ways both internally and for the community. What a great project and group of people!
I'll be sad not to be involved going forward, but wish everyone nothing but the best.
(Extended thoughts below)
I'll be sad not to be involved going forward, but wish everyone nothing but the best.
(Extended thoughts below)
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It's the end of the year, and we've had time to test out the Brackets Beta. Folks have been vocal in wanting a bracket between 3 & 4. I set out to investigate the divide through the following question:
Should You Always Tutor in B4?
Share your comments below :)
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Should You Always Tutor in B4?
Share your comments below :)
blog.cardkingdom.com/should-you-a...
Should You Always Tutor in Bracket 4? - Card Kingdom Blog
Today I want to talk about the Commander Bracket System, and one of the as-of-yet most debated about parts: the difference between Bracket 3 and 4. The throughline here is the question “Should you alw...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It's the end of the year, and we've had time to test out the Brackets Beta. Folks have been vocal in wanting a bracket between 3 & 4. I set out to investigate the divide through the following question:
Should You Always Tutor in B4?
Share your comments below :)
blog.cardkingdom.com/should-you-a...
Should You Always Tutor in B4?
Share your comments below :)
blog.cardkingdom.com/should-you-a...
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If you're in the same boat as me with wanting to try a shrines deck (or revisit one), here are a smattering of interesting synergy cards that might be worth a look 👀
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7 Underrated Cards to Power Up a Shrines Deck - Card Kingdom Blog
Shrines decks are one of the more popular enchantress options, providing focus in deckbuilding. Whether you’re on Go-Shintai of Life’s Origin or Hei Bai, Forest Guardian, here are seven underrated car...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
If you're in the same boat as me with wanting to try a shrines deck (or revisit one), here are a smattering of interesting synergy cards that might be worth a look 👀
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blog.cardkingdom.com/7-underrated...
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Is this a hot take? IS IT?
Or is Aristocrats a bit of a trap when you don't have a clear destination in mind?
Don't get caught spinning your wheels in a format about resource accrual.
Or is Aristocrats a bit of a trap when you don't have a clear destination in mind?
Don't get caught spinning your wheels in a format about resource accrual.
Aristocrats Decks are a Trap in Commander - Card Kingdom Blog
Aristocrats is a popular archetype in Commander. It involves sacrifice the peons, the proles and the plebians in order to advance your cause, crushing the tokens and small creatures underfoot in a rel...
blog.cardkingdom.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Is this a hot take? IS IT?
Or is Aristocrats a bit of a trap when you don't have a clear destination in mind?
Don't get caught spinning your wheels in a format about resource accrual.
Or is Aristocrats a bit of a trap when you don't have a clear destination in mind?
Don't get caught spinning your wheels in a format about resource accrual.
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Some precon only designs have stood the test of time
Others have aged into forgotten gems, thanks to shifts in the overall Commander metagame
Also, I just really wanted to use the art for Malicious Affliction in an article...???
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Others have aged into forgotten gems, thanks to shifts in the overall Commander metagame
Also, I just really wanted to use the art for Malicious Affliction in an article...???
blog.cardkingdom.com/10-old-comma...
10 Old Commander Precon Cards That Have Aged Really Well - Card Kingdom Blog
The prevailing topic these days is power creep, and if we’re not talking about that, we’re talking Universes Beyond. These 10 In-Universe Commander cards from old Precons prove that some Commander des...
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October 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Some precon only designs have stood the test of time
Others have aged into forgotten gems, thanks to shifts in the overall Commander metagame
Also, I just really wanted to use the art for Malicious Affliction in an article...???
blog.cardkingdom.com/10-old-comma...
Others have aged into forgotten gems, thanks to shifts in the overall Commander metagame
Also, I just really wanted to use the art for Malicious Affliction in an article...???
blog.cardkingdom.com/10-old-comma...
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Is this a bit of a hot take? I don't think so.
The bracket system has shaken things up in a way that means different Commanders scare me these days.
The bracket system has shaken things up in a way that means different Commanders scare me these days.
The Scariest Jund Commander is No Longer Korvold - Card Kingdom Blog
Years gone by, Korvold was the name that struck fear into those across the table as the Jund Commander to be feared. Has Korvold’s Crown been usurped? Are there any contenders? Let’s investigate who t...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Is this a bit of a hot take? I don't think so.
The bracket system has shaken things up in a way that means different Commanders scare me these days.
The bracket system has shaken things up in a way that means different Commanders scare me these days.
Wolf guard Battle Leader ready to stalk the battlefield with his headtaker brothers to find a worthy quarry whose death would add to his ever spanning saga. #warhammer40k #WarhammerCommunity #spacewolves #spacewolves40k #vlkafenryka
#wh40k
#wh40k
October 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Wolf guard Battle Leader ready to stalk the battlefield with his headtaker brothers to find a worthy quarry whose death would add to his ever spanning saga. #warhammer40k #WarhammerCommunity #spacewolves #spacewolves40k #vlkafenryka
#wh40k
#wh40k
Logan's Wolf guard stand ready to strike down any foe that dare take the head of the Great Wolf.
#warhammer40ks #WarhammerCommunity #spacewolves #spacewolves40k #vlkafenryka
#warhammer40ks #WarhammerCommunity #spacewolves #spacewolves40k #vlkafenryka
October 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Logan's Wolf guard stand ready to strike down any foe that dare take the head of the Great Wolf.
#warhammer40ks #WarhammerCommunity #spacewolves #spacewolves40k #vlkafenryka
#warhammer40ks #WarhammerCommunity #spacewolves #spacewolves40k #vlkafenryka
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After a weekend of MagicCon and Commandfest where a LOT of Commander was played, I'm interested to know: what's the perfect number of Commander decks?
I offer a few answers here, but I'm keen to know from y'all if you resonate with any of this - and where you diverge!
I offer a few answers here, but I'm keen to know from y'all if you resonate with any of this - and where you diverge!
What's the Perfect Number of Commander Decks? - Card Kingdom Blog
When you play Commander, you end up having way more decks than when you play other formats. How many is too many? What’s the right number for you? Let’s figure it out. WHY IS IT SO EASY TO KEEP BREWIN...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
After a weekend of MagicCon and Commandfest where a LOT of Commander was played, I'm interested to know: what's the perfect number of Commander decks?
I offer a few answers here, but I'm keen to know from y'all if you resonate with any of this - and where you diverge!
I offer a few answers here, but I'm keen to know from y'all if you resonate with any of this - and where you diverge!
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So while I am a fiend for Boros, I can't deny that Grixis seems to get -all- the fun Commanders lately
What's your Grixis deck of choice? Any of these?
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What's your Grixis deck of choice? Any of these?
blog.cardkingdom.com/5-commanders...
5 Commanders That Prove Grixis Gets All the Fun - Card Kingdom Blog
When you sit down to build a new Commander deck, picking something that’ll be fun to play is near or at the top of the list for most players. In Kristen’s mind, some color combinations can offer more ...
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September 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
So while I am a fiend for Boros, I can't deny that Grixis seems to get -all- the fun Commanders lately
What's your Grixis deck of choice? Any of these?
blog.cardkingdom.com/5-commanders...
What's your Grixis deck of choice? Any of these?
blog.cardkingdom.com/5-commanders...
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Okay so I've had a chance to look through the Through the Omenpaths versions of Spider-Man cards, and I have one thing to say:
The Flavor of Through the Omenpaths is simply too good to be digital only
Some of the art is just... wow.
The Flavor of Through the Omenpaths is simply too good to be digital only
Some of the art is just... wow.
The Flavor of Through the Omenpaths Is Too Good to Be Digital Only - Card Kingdom Blog
Through the Omenpaths is the digital-only release for Marvel’s Spider-Man. The entire Spider-Man set has been reimagined by Wizards to fit into the world of Magic, and this creative endeavor exists du...
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September 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Okay so I've had a chance to look through the Through the Omenpaths versions of Spider-Man cards, and I have one thing to say:
The Flavor of Through the Omenpaths is simply too good to be digital only
Some of the art is just... wow.
The Flavor of Through the Omenpaths is simply too good to be digital only
Some of the art is just... wow.
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Back from my trip, and straight into some thoughts about homogenous deckbuilding
Check it out (or don't, I'm not your Mom)
Check it out (or don't, I'm not your Mom)
White Still Needs More Card Draw (And It's Not Why You Think) - Card Kingdom Blog
There’s something that’s been on my mind lately, and it’s white card draw. I promise that this article isn’t about beating a dead horse. Quite the opposite, in fact – I do believe that white is now “f...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Back from my trip, and straight into some thoughts about homogenous deckbuilding
Check it out (or don't, I'm not your Mom)
Check it out (or don't, I'm not your Mom)
From the cast of runes, to the counsel of age, to his battle hardened champion, and the wisdom of the most ancient and venerable. Logan is never in need of finding councel. #WarhammerCommunity #warhammer40k #spacewolves #vlkafenryka #Warmongers #wh40k #logan #ulrik #njal #arjac #bjorn
September 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
From the cast of runes, to the counsel of age, to his battle hardened champion, and the wisdom of the most ancient and venerable. Logan is never in need of finding councel. #WarhammerCommunity #warhammer40k #spacewolves #vlkafenryka #Warmongers #wh40k #logan #ulrik #njal #arjac #bjorn
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Been thinking recently about how good having a "bonus" Secret Commander can be in a deck otherwise built around the Commander.
If you aren't packing a Secret Commander or Backup Commander then it might be worth fitting one in 👀
If you aren't packing a Secret Commander or Backup Commander then it might be worth fitting one in 👀
The Art of Having a Secret Commander - Card Kingdom Blog
You might have noticed friends or other players talking about how their Commander deck has a “Secret Commander”. Let’s dig into what a “Secret Commander” is, why people have them, and the art of build...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Been thinking recently about how good having a "bonus" Secret Commander can be in a deck otherwise built around the Commander.
If you aren't packing a Secret Commander or Backup Commander then it might be worth fitting one in 👀
If you aren't packing a Secret Commander or Backup Commander then it might be worth fitting one in 👀
Njal readies himself to channel the spirit of Fenris, unleashing a devastating storm upon his foes #spacewolves #spacewolves40k #vlkafenryka #NjalStormcaller #warhammer40k #WarhammerCommunity #Warmongers
September 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Njal readies himself to channel the spirit of Fenris, unleashing a devastating storm upon his foes #spacewolves #spacewolves40k #vlkafenryka #NjalStormcaller #warhammer40k #WarhammerCommunity #Warmongers
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Reflections on the difference between fourteen Jaces in 18 years and getting that many (or more) Spider-Man variants in one set
How Many Spider-Men Are Too Many Spider-Mans? - Card Kingdom Blog
How many Spider-Men are too many Spider-Man? It’s a question I find myself asking as we head into Universes Beyond: Marvel’s Spider-Man season. As of the writing of this article, when you search “Spid...
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August 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Reflections on the difference between fourteen Jaces in 18 years and getting that many (or more) Spider-Man variants in one set
Arjac Rockfist's foe are about to feel his might that so many metal billets have in his forge. #WarhammerCommunity #spacewolves #vlkafenryka #spacewolves40k #warhammer40k #wh40k #ArjacRockfist
August 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Arjac Rockfist's foe are about to feel his might that so many metal billets have in his forge. #WarhammerCommunity #spacewolves #vlkafenryka #spacewolves40k #warhammer40k #wh40k #ArjacRockfist
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Ever just sit and wonder why you're sub 20 life and barely getting an engine going?
Commander games can feel fast these days. Here's my thoughts on how we got here, and how to stave off some of that chip damage.
blog.cardkingdom.com/commander-ga...
Commander games can feel fast these days. Here's my thoughts on how we got here, and how to stave off some of that chip damage.
blog.cardkingdom.com/commander-ga...
Commander Games Feel Fast These Days… And Here's Why - Card Kingdom Blog
Sometimes you sit down for what you expect to be a decent length Commander game, only to feel like the game ended in record time. Life totals melted, despite nobody being on combo. If you’re asking yo...
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August 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Ever just sit and wonder why you're sub 20 life and barely getting an engine going?
Commander games can feel fast these days. Here's my thoughts on how we got here, and how to stave off some of that chip damage.
blog.cardkingdom.com/commander-ga...
Commander games can feel fast these days. Here's my thoughts on how we got here, and how to stave off some of that chip damage.
blog.cardkingdom.com/commander-ga...
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Today's article is about Two Mana Commanders. It features a selection of diverse and fun options that pack a punch, and is an article in which I convince MYSELF a good seven or eight times to build a new Commander 😆
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blog.cardkingdom.com/9-underrated...
9 Underrated Two Mana Commanders You Have to Try - Card Kingdom Blog
Commander is a game that is often focused around the creature you have in the Command Zone. Always having a reliable play for two mana can be really strong, and some of the strongest Commanders in the...
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August 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Today's article is about Two Mana Commanders. It features a selection of diverse and fun options that pack a punch, and is an article in which I convince MYSELF a good seven or eight times to build a new Commander 😆
blog.cardkingdom.com/9-underrated...
blog.cardkingdom.com/9-underrated...
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This week I have a pretty cool piece on math in Commander 👀
Sure, we talk about land and removal counts all the time, but what about "doing the thing"? Doing the thing is super important even if you're not in B4/B5.
Here's why, and how to build better - spotlighting one of my decks as an example👇
Sure, we talk about land and removal counts all the time, but what about "doing the thing"? Doing the thing is super important even if you're not in B4/B5.
Here's why, and how to build better - spotlighting one of my decks as an example👇
The Importance of Math to "Doing the Thing" In Commander - Card Kingdom Blog
The most common type of math we talk about in Commander is land counts. I’m not going to go over this one again, as it’s well trodden ground, but I quite liked Rebell’s latest video on it. Instead, I ...
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August 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This week I have a pretty cool piece on math in Commander 👀
Sure, we talk about land and removal counts all the time, but what about "doing the thing"? Doing the thing is super important even if you're not in B4/B5.
Here's why, and how to build better - spotlighting one of my decks as an example👇
Sure, we talk about land and removal counts all the time, but what about "doing the thing"? Doing the thing is super important even if you're not in B4/B5.
Here's why, and how to build better - spotlighting one of my decks as an example👇
Logan stalkes the battlefield with his faithful wolves, Fenrir & Tyrnak, seeking a foe to feel the bite of his Axe of Morkai #spacewolves #vlkafenryka #wh40k #warhammer40k #Warmongers #WarhammerCommunity #logangrimnar #spacewolves40k
August 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Logan stalkes the battlefield with his faithful wolves, Fenrir & Tyrnak, seeking a foe to feel the bite of his Axe of Morkai #spacewolves #vlkafenryka #wh40k #warhammer40k #Warmongers #WarhammerCommunity #logangrimnar #spacewolves40k
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So now we've had a chance to play with #MtGEoE, I have some thoughts about one of the mechanics: Warp.
What's arguably a great innovation for 1v1 Magic and Arena is indulging the worst of goopy goblin gamer brain elsewhere.
Warp is Instant Gratification, and I Don't Care For It
Article 👇
What's arguably a great innovation for 1v1 Magic and Arena is indulging the worst of goopy goblin gamer brain elsewhere.
Warp is Instant Gratification, and I Don't Care For It
Article 👇
Edge of Eternities' Warp Mechanic is Instant Gratification & I Don't Care For It - Card Kingdom Blog
Edge of Eternities' Warp Mechanic is Instant Gratification & I Don't Care For It Edge of Eternities' Warp Mechanic is Instant Gratification & I Don't Care For It Tannuk, Steadfast Second
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August 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So now we've had a chance to play with #MtGEoE, I have some thoughts about one of the mechanics: Warp.
What's arguably a great innovation for 1v1 Magic and Arena is indulging the worst of goopy goblin gamer brain elsewhere.
Warp is Instant Gratification, and I Don't Care For It
Article 👇
What's arguably a great innovation for 1v1 Magic and Arena is indulging the worst of goopy goblin gamer brain elsewhere.
Warp is Instant Gratification, and I Don't Care For It
Article 👇
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My Commander Set Review for Edge of Eternities is now up :)
A great way to refresh on what cards are in the set and have broad deckbuilding appeal. A way to catch up when you've been tuned out of eternal preview season.
A great way to refresh on what cards are in the set and have broad deckbuilding appeal. A way to catch up when you've been tuned out of eternal preview season.
Edge of Eternities Commander Set Review - Card Kingdom Blog
It’s time to strap in and go to warp speed: it’s the Edge of Eternities Commander Set Review. It’s time to figure out what’s hot, but this time… in SPAAAAACE! Edge of Eternities prereleases run July 2...
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July 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
My Commander Set Review for Edge of Eternities is now up :)
A great way to refresh on what cards are in the set and have broad deckbuilding appeal. A way to catch up when you've been tuned out of eternal preview season.
A great way to refresh on what cards are in the set and have broad deckbuilding appeal. A way to catch up when you've been tuned out of eternal preview season.
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Ayyyy it's that time of the year again
Bit sooner than usual, with Rotation happening at the end of the month.
It's been interesting watching post-2020 sets' medium term EV, and so trickier than ever to predict the future.
Either way, these are cards I feel like folks should be checking out.
Bit sooner than usual, with Rotation happening at the end of the month.
It's been interesting watching post-2020 sets' medium term EV, and so trickier than ever to predict the future.
Either way, these are cards I feel like folks should be checking out.
Commander Cards to Pick Up At 2025 Standard Rotation - Card Kingdom Blog
Standard Rotation is upon us once again. On Friday, August 1 2025, Standard will lose five sets. Rotation can be a great time to pick up cards before prices go up. Let’s check out what’s rotating in 2...
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July 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ayyyy it's that time of the year again
Bit sooner than usual, with Rotation happening at the end of the month.
It's been interesting watching post-2020 sets' medium term EV, and so trickier than ever to predict the future.
Either way, these are cards I feel like folks should be checking out.
Bit sooner than usual, with Rotation happening at the end of the month.
It's been interesting watching post-2020 sets' medium term EV, and so trickier than ever to predict the future.
Either way, these are cards I feel like folks should be checking out.