Jesse Barker Plotkin

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.

Eligeth and Vial Smasher Commander Deck Tech

Eligeth and Vial Smasher Commander Deck Tech

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
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

Draw ALL the Cards with Lyla, Holographic Assistant

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
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

Build a Powerful Artifacts Deck with Mm'menon, the Right Hand

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
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

Building Armix and Gilanra as Partner Commanders

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
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

Use Your Life Total as a Resource With This Cecil, Dark Knight Brew

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
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

Build a Rebels Deck with Banon, the Returners' Leader

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
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

Making a Commander Deck of Dungrove Elders

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
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.
Building a Commander Deck Around Pacifism Effects

Building a Commander Deck Around Pacifism Effects

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Can we build an entire Commander deck around Pacifism effects? And can it win? Let's find out, with this deck led by Zedruu the Greathearted.
Singleton Shmingleton - Raise Dead

Singleton Shmingleton - Raise Dead

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Your graveyard becomes your second library with this graveyard-centric strategy utilizing some of Magic's best reanimate spells.
Singleton Shmingleton - Arachnoid Adaptation

Singleton Shmingleton - Arachnoid Adaptation

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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Find some arachnoid combat tricks up your sleeve with this technically playable brew!
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