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Wizards of the Coast Commander Brackets Update for October 2025

Wizards of the Coast Commander Brackets Update for October 2025

by
Matt Morgan
Matt Morgan
Changes in bracket power level and removal of iconic cards from the Game Changers list top off this update to the Commander Brackets System.
Commander Philosophy - To Combo or Not to Combo

Commander Philosophy - To Combo or Not to Combo

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Is it okay to have combos in your lower Bracket Commander deck? When is it okay to combo off? Is Pizza the best flavor of Combos? Let's talk.
Commander Philosophy - When Does Upgrading Go Too Far?

Commander Philosophy - When Does Upgrading Go Too Far?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Upgrading? Optimizing? Is there a difference? If so, what is it? Let's dive in and examine how these ideas are separate.
When Do Lands Become More Than a Mana Base?

When Do Lands Become More Than a Mana Base?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Do lands make the deck? Or do lands affect what Bracket your Commander deck plays at? Let's discuss, in this edition of Commander Philosophy.
Commander Philosophy - Sol Ring Isn't Good For Commander

Commander Philosophy - Sol Ring Isn't Good For Commander

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Sol Ring. It's in practically every deck, and for good reason. But is that reason good enough to justify its omnipresence in the format?
What Planetary Annihilation Means For Commander Precons

What Planetary Annihilation Means For Commander Precons

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Is Planetary Annihilation technically mass land destruction? Should it be allowed in lower bracket Commander games? Let's discuss.
Am I The Bolas? - Fine, I'll Do It, Then

Am I The Bolas? - Fine, I'll Do It, Then

by
Mike Carrozza
Mike Carrozza
Is it rude to kill someone's commander? What if that commander happens to be one of the most powerful ever printed?
Commander Philosophy - Is Sephiroth the Next Game Changer?

Commander Philosophy - Is Sephiroth the Next Game Changer?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Is it possible to predict what the next Game Changers could be?
Commander Philosophy - Game Winners vs. Game Changers

Commander Philosophy - Game Winners vs. Game Changers

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
In this edition of Commander Philosophy, we look at the differences between ending the game and changing the game.
Commander Philosophy - When Does Tutoring Go Too Far?

Commander Philosophy - When Does Tutoring Go Too Far?

by
Alex Wicker
Alex Wicker
Tutors in the Bracket system don't include things that search for lands. But a blanket omission of tutoring lands can hurt Bracket 2 games.
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