Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin started playing Magic with Innistrad. He was disqualified from his first Commander game after he played his second copy of Goblins of the Flarg, and it's all been uphill from there. Outside of Magic, he enjoys writing and running.
Aggro Discard Commander with Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder
Looking to build an aggressive discard package in a mono-red Commander deck? Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder may be the commander you need.
Farming Auras with Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber only gets you one Aura or Equipment when she enters the battlefield. But who says she only gets to enter once?
Kraven the Hunter Commander Deck Tech
He may have had a terrible movie, but that doesn't mean he won't make a great Commander deck. Come see what you can do with Kraven the Hunter.
Eligeth and Vial Smasher Commander Deck Tech
Let's combine two random partner commanders and see what we get. This time we've got Eligeth, Crossroads Augur and Vial Smasher the Fierce.
Draw ALL the Cards with Lyla, Holographic Assistant
This Lyla, Holographic Assistant Commander deck is full of synergy, combos, and multiple paths to victory.
Build a Powerful Artifacts Deck with Mm'menon, the Right Hand
Just how strong is Mm'menon, the Right Hand? Let's find out with this artifact-focused Commander deck tech.
Building Armix and Gilanra as Partner Commanders
It's Partner Party time! Jesse's debut series article showcases two collaborative Partner strategists for artifact brewers.
Use Your Life Total as a Resource With This Cecil, Dark Knight Brew
What's the old adage? "Winning at full life is the same as winning at one life"? Jesse's got a deck that really puts that notion to the test.
Build a Rebels Deck with Banon, the Returners' Leader
What year is this? Are Rebels cool again? Let's find out with this Commander deck tech for Banon, the Returners' Leader.
Making a Commander Deck of Dungrove Elders
Can we make a deck full of creatures that get bigger with each land you control? Find out in this deck tech based around Dungrove Elder.