’s Halloween-themed set has four possible commander decks, but not all of them are constructed equal. In, the term “” refers to a 100-card deck centered on a single, powerful legendary creature or Planeswalker — the commander. Commander decks are built with specific color limitations, so players can only use cards that are the same color as their commanders, and only one of each card (other than basic lands) can be included.
Commander deck games are designed to be unique, casual, and fun, with endless options for deckbuilding creativity and distinct playstyles. However, it's important to understand that a commander deck's utility is almost entirely decided by its commander — far more so than the average deck, commander decks center on the effective use of a single card. Picking the right commander is of grave importance, so those aiming to build a strong, viable commander deck around one of the new legendaries in would do well to choose wisely.
Of the four available, Valgavoth is the best commander in for one major reason: flexibility. Many commanders tend to be gimmicky, potentially railroading players onto a single path. That's not always a bad thing: some commanders support truly formidable playstyles. But playing the same kind of game every time can get boring, and if a player repeatedly uses the same commander deck against the same group of people (as this format supports), their opponents may quickly come up with ways to counter it.
Screen Rant was invited to a tour of the Magic: The Gathering offices to discuss the people behind the game, as well as the newest upcoming sets.
Enter Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls, one of four new commanders introduced in. It has an incredibly simple ability — whenever any opponent loses life for the first time in their turn, players place a +1/+1 counter on Valgavoth and draw a card. But that simplicity is its strength. Valgavoth is a highly versatile commander, and can be slotted into a wide variety of decks. Its synergy with
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