And protection only shows up occasionally, so it doesnt run the risk of becoming too pervasive or broken and its still an amazing way to defend your creatures
Wizards of the Coast has printed a staggering 393 new commanders this year alone, and I want to share my personal top ten
Looks like a downside, wasting turns
Last updated on January 31, 2026 Fight as One | Illustration by Bryan Sola There was only one type of booster pack for players to crack for most of Magics history
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The Strategy The strategy for this Altar Ibn-La'Ahad deck is very simple: Dump as many creatures as you can into your graveyard before playing Altar and protecting it while you swing in every turn, getting more and more creatures entering and leaving the battlefield as you do