Author Archives: Alex Ullman

Commander Dad: Some Cards That I Like

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September 26-29 Pauper Weekend Recap

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. Technically we have entered a new Pauper cycle. The release of Spider-Man/Through the Omenpaths has added a number of cards to the format. None of these have had a massive impact at the time of writingContinue reading “September 26-29 Pauper Weekend Recap”

Commander Dad: Lurrus Zombies

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Throw Wide the Gates

If you are reading this then you either regularly follow my work or you were brought here by a teaser I wrote. Regardless, welcome to my corner of the internet. This piece will serve as a way to organize my thoughts about the September 27 announcement of the 2026 Magic: The Gathering release schedule. TheContinue reading “Throw Wide the Gates”

The Edge of Eternities Pauper Season Recap

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. Six weeks is a long time to go between Pauper recaps. So what happened? In a word, life. Not that this is the most riveting content in the world but I figured that you, reader, mightContinue reading “The Edge of Eternities Pauper Season Recap”

Commander Dad: Sygg, River Cutthroat

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Commander Dad: Crovax the Cursed

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Commander Dad: Mavinda, Student’s Advocate

Well, let’s just say I’m trying something new… I want to take a moment to thank all my Patrons. I am going to do my level best to keep providing you with the kind of content that brought you here in the first place. If you are interested in supporting my work, you can signContinue reading “Commander Dad: Mavinda, Student’s Advocate”

Untitled Commander Series 3: Navigating the Narrows

How do you build towards narrow cards? This is the question that has enamored me since I was introduced to Commander. There’s nothing wrong with picking a legendary that offers multiple paths – I’ve have more than one deck where such a card is at the helm – but I also derive joy from findingContinue reading “Untitled Commander Series 3: Navigating the Narrows”

The First Two Weeks of Edge of Eternities

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. Normally when I start writing about a new season of Pauper Challenges on Magic Online I give the caveat that there’s not much to glean from one week of data. Two weeks in and we canContinue reading “The First Two Weeks of Edge of Eternities”