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Schedule Update
8 snow days in a row mean not enough time to play Aristocrat Goblins 3.0. It’s time to move on. Stay tuned for Moonshadow and Friends next week!
Commander Posts
My Commander Philosophy
Read more to learn about Commander as a format and why none of my decks run Sol Ring or Lightning Greaves!
Commander Clinic Contest – Bumi, Unleashed
Bumi, Unleashed is a powerful commander that enables a variety of strategies. Check out which one I chose and why. And congratulations to our winner of the first ever Commander Clinic Contest. Read on to see the winning list!
BUDGET
Top Commander Cards from Lorwyn Eclipsed
Tribal Commander players got a ton of love from Lorwyn Eclipsed. But what about non-Tribal players? Here is my list of top Commander cards from Lorwyn Eclipsed that should find a home in the 99 of non-Tribal decks.
BUDGET
Old Cards, Still Good (in Commander) – Constant Mists
What old, mostly budget-friendly cards are still playable in today's high-powered Commander format? This month we're going all the way back to 1998 and Stronghold.
Commander Clinic Contest!!!
In the spirit of the holidays, I'm excited to announce a Commander Clinic Contest. Submit a Commander deck built around Bumi, Unleashed to johnnycycles16@gmail.com for a chance to win a sleeved, paper copy of your deck! Read on for the rules and detail.s
Modern Posts
Keeping Modern Janky – Aristocrat Goblins
Boggart Cursecrafter and Boggart Mischief give Goblins the core of an Aristocrat strategy. Can we assemble the right combination of dorks around them to compete in Modern? Let's find out!
Keeping Modern Janky – Azorius Aang
Aang, Swift Savior and friends team up with Drannith Magistrate in a Control/Taxes deck looking to stop our opponent from casting anything we've exiled. Can a deck like this compete in Modern? Let's find out!
Top 10 Modern Cards from Lorwyn Eclipsed
Lorwyn Eclipsed lacks the power its predecessor had, but there are still plenty of fun, janky, and powerful cards to build around. Read on to see which cards made my top 10 for Modern!
Keeping Modern Janky – Werewolf Tribal
Werewolves are a fan favorite tribe that hasn't yet gotten the Modern Horizons treatment. Can they compete in a Modern Horizons World? Let's find out!
Schedule – January 2026
Lorwyn Eclipsed releases towards the end of the month. In the meantime, I'm playing a Werewolf Tribal deck and an Azorius Airbending deck in Modern. I'll also announce the winner of the Commander Clinic Contest along with their deck and my own build.
Zemlyanin - A Podkind Novel
Zemlyanin – Chapters 1 and 2
Salestia Lowhill's life working at the Manor Hall is mundane and boring, but at least she has a roof over her head. When a mysterious stranger named Ton shows up at her inn, followed by a high priest from the Church of the Dragon, all of that changes. Zemlyanin is a stand-alone novel from The…
Zemlyanin – Chapters 3 and 4
Salestia and Ton must flee the Manor House, but find more than they can handle in the Rock Lands. Meanwhile, Sava and the others are met by an envoy from the Capital, led by Ral, the Dragon's Claw, who appears to know more about them than he should.
Zemlyanin – Chapters 5 and 6
Salestia and Ton are brought before the queen of the lion spiders and must find an escape. Meanwhile, Sava and her crew finally arrive in the capital of the Empire.
The Podkind
Charleston and his podmates have been born for a specific Purpose. They just don't know what it is. They are mastering ancient weapons and fighting styles despite the technology that protects all the citizens of New Washington from what remains of their blighted Earth. When a strange girl appears and tells Charleston the adults training…
The Podkind – Chapter 1
Charleston and his podmates have been born for a specific Purpose. They just don't know what it is. They are training in ancient weapons and fighting styles despite the technology that protects all the citizens of New Washington from what remains of their blighted Earth. When a strange girl appears and tells Charleston the adults…
The Podkind – Chapter 2
Charleston and his podmates have been born for a specific Purpose. They just don't know what it is. They are training in ancient weapons and fighting styles despite the technology that protects all the citizens of New Washington from what remains of their blighted Earth. When a strange girl appears and tells Charleston the adults…
The Podkind – Chapters 3 and 4
Who won the melee? What happened to Charleston? Learn more about the world of the Podkind and discover the beginnings of the mystery that will drive Charleston to choose between his beloved New Washington and...I'm not going to ruin the surprise!