Ryan Sainio

@ryansainio

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First Decks and Introductions

Ryan considers the evolution of preconstructed decks designed for learning Magic, starting in 7th Edition.

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The Ib-Complete History of Goblins

The veteran commander from the goblin wars is back on the ballot this year: vote Ib!

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Redeeming Your Losses In Commander

Commander is a format where we lose more often than we win. Learn to make the most of that truth.

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Revisiting the Legends of Commander 2018

The Legends of Commander 2018 made a huge impact on Commander across a wide swath of archetypes.

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Aminatou, Still Defining Fates In 2022

No, it isn’t 2018: Aminatou is getting reprinted in Double Masters 2022!

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Izzet June—Brudiclad and Clones

The second half of Izzet June might look the same as the first, but that’s just the token copies your deck will be spewing out each turn.

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Izzet June—Saheeli and the Cars

Planeswalkers, start your engines!

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Commander Threat Assessment

You can do better without berating other players for targeting the wrong opponent mid-game.

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The State of Mairsil in Commander

Find the Commander combo deck that speaks to you.

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Revisiting the Legends of Commander 2017

Commander 2017 brought the Eminence mechanic along with some of the most iconic generals in the format.

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Light-Paws Makes The Case For Netdecking

Sometimes the popular version of a Commander deck is the smart way to go.