The Weekly Draw 01 | Dragons, Deck Techs, and Debate
EDHMatch Weekly Draw
Dragons are on the horizon, debates are heating up, and we’ve got some commanders to put on your radar. Whether you’re brewing with the latest spoilers or refining an old favorite, The Weekly Draw is here to bring you fresh ideas, top community discussions, and the best content from around the Commander world.
This week, we’re diving into Tarkir’s new mechanics, a hidden gem that deserves more love, and the ongoing battle over what “casual” really means. Let’s get into it.
Commander Corner
· Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied — A powerful new Simic commander from Aetherdrift, Sab-Sunen thrives on counter manipulation, ramp, and board control. Its cycling ability between odd and even counters allows it to draw cards and become combat-ready at the perfect moment. Proliferate effects like Inexorable Tide and Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus turn this commander into a slow but inevitable value engine. If you love Simic but want to avoid generic "good stuff" decks, this one’s for you! Check out the full deck breakdown.
· Shiko and Narset, Unified — This new Jeskai duo brings a spell-copying Voltron hybrid that combines enchantment synergies with instant/sorcery recursion. Running this commander means doubling impactful spells while still swinging for lethal damage with powerful auras like Battle Mastery. If you like spell-slinging while maintaining a strong board presence, this deck is a must-see.
· Danitha, New Benalia’s Light — We’ve posted our first deck tech for Danitha on EDHMatch.com! While she looks like a Voltron commander at first glance, the real win condition is developing an overwhelming Angel army. With cards like Sigil of the Empty Throne and Court of Grace, Danitha’s recursion ability keeps the board filled with resilient threats. Read the full breakdown here.
Community Highlights
Content We Love: The Command Zone just dropped a fantastic episode on why every EDH deck needs versatile cards. Their discussion on modal double-faced cards (MDFCs) highlights how small deck-building choices can drastically improve gameplay. If you’re looking for ways to tighten up your deck and get the most out of every card slot, check it out here.
From the Reddit Hivemind: There’s been a heated discussion in r/EDH about what “casual” actually means in Commander. Are players overusing the term, or is it just an easy way to set expectations? Join the debate here.
This Week in Magic
Tarkir: Dragonstorm News: Four of the five Commander precon decklists have been revealed! Are you planning to pick one up, or are you more excited about singles? Check out the full lists here.
New Tarkir Mechanics: The set introduces some wild new abilities, including:
- · Endure (Abzan): Put counters on creatures or create Spirit tokens.
- · Flurry (Jeskai): Triggers when you cast your second spell in a turn.
- · Renew (Sultai): Activated abilities from the graveyard.
- · Mobilize (Mardu): Creates attacking Warrior tokens.
- · Harmonize (Temur): Lets you cast spells from your graveyard with cost reduction.
The Behold mechanic also plays a big role in dragon decks, rewarding you for revealing or controlling dragons. Full breakdown here.
Have a spicy deck tech or an underrated commander you love? Send it our way! Our favorite submission will be featured in next week's Weekly Draw.
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