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Mastering Commander: Top MTG Themes

By Matthew Martin
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Commander, a popular format in Magic: The Gathering (MTG), allows players to build 100-card singleton decks around a single legendary creature or planeswalker. The best Commander themes not only focus on utilizing the Commander's abilities but also foster synergies among deck composition. Let's explore some of these compelling themes.

Commander themes often rely on superior card interactions, board states, and strategies that maximize a deck's explosive potential. They can range from tribal decks revolving around a specific creature type to admirably complex combo strategies.

Go Wide: Token and Creature Swarm Themes

The "Go Wide" strategy focuses on having many creatures on the battlefield, enough to overwhelm opponents with sheer numbers.

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This theme exploits the rules of Commander, which permits multiple copy effects of a single card among the 100, enabling players to create armies of identical or near-identical creatures.

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Popular commands for token decks include Felidar Sovereign and Adтарыm Commander, whose abilities create swarms of cat and rhino tokens, respectively. These tokens can be further multiplied using cards like Aetherflux Reservoir or Consignment of the Doomed.

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For even more Tokens, explore the Finding combos for free token generation, like Penny Pincher and Bring to Light, or token doubling effects with Cathars' Crusade and Pattern of Replication.

Swarm with Companions

Commander 2021 introduced the Companion ability, allowing for a single, powerful creature or planeswalker to join your deck and hand as an extra ally. Commands focusing on panparallel creature synergies, like Obosh, the Preypiercer with Exquisite Blood and Sanguine Bond, can create an unstoppable,];

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Final closing paragraph: Commander themes offer a smorgasbord of creative possibilities, inviting players to design unique, powerful, and interactive decks. Whether you prefer the insectile swarm of tokens, the panparallel guardianship of Companions, or any of the other innumerable themes, Commander provides an unparalleled stage for your strategic symphony. So, grab your cards, rally your friends, and let the commander games commence!

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