With the end of the year approaching, the Commander format remains the undisputed king of our gaming tables at Cartes Léo. The release of sets in recent months has introduced new cards that have quickly become favorites in the community.
Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to build your first 100-card Commander deck, it's time to take a look. The Cartes Léo team has been on the case and is now giving you an overview of the cards you absolutely need, as well as tips to improve your deck without breaking the bank.
Meta Focus: Preconstructed Decks
We've taken the time to study this year's preconstructed decks to give you the best possible recommendation. If you're looking for a fun deck with high power value, you should try Sultai Arisen from the Tarkir Dragonstorm set.
This deck is a true war machine, focused on self-milling and graveyard synergies. It offers a solid and consistent strategy and is highly regarded for its potential and ease of optimization for competitive play.
On attack, Teval mills 3 cards from your library and puts a land from your graveyard onto the battlefield. With this, whenever a card leaves your graveyard, the commander creates a 2/2 Zombie Druid.
More than half the cards in the deck have some connection to the graveyard, which is quite rare to see so much interaction with the core mechanic in a preconstructed deck. And if you want to improve your new acquisition, we recommend checking out Tolarian Community College's video to help you understand what to include and what not to include in your card selection.
Budget Tip: Invest in Staples
The most common mistake new Magic players make is spending a fortune on a Commander deck without really knowing if it's viable, if it draws enough cards, or if it generates enough mana to stay afloat.
Fortunately, the latest Avatar: The Last Airbender set contains several Staples reprints that can keep you afloat while keeping you up-to-date with the latest cards!
Mana Ramp:
- Arcane Signet
- Sol Ring
Protection:
- Switftfoot Boots
- Teferi's Protection
- Force of Negation
- Deadly Rollick
- Flawless Maneuver
Tutors:
- Mystical Tutor
- Enlightened Tutor
- Worldly Tutor
- Gamble
- Cruel Tutor
Come see us in store! We have an extensive inventory of Avatar singles and products to optimize these key sections of your deck!