The Rakdos (black/red) color works wonders as it gives you access to many cards that deal a lot of burn damage every turn cycle
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First Edition print runs during this period were comparatively small, which is precisely why those cards command such premiums today
As of July 2026, the top Commanders by win rate are Narset, Enlightened Master (47.15%), Prossh, Skyraider of Kher (41.81%), and Amalia Benavides Aguirre (41.23%), from 28,046 tracked games
Marvel and DC comics are as well
(Both helpful and annoying, depending on whether or not you already thought you were done) So a few pointers now on what exactly is watered down enough
