Nerd Leagues Blog

Strategy Deck Tech Set Review Spoilers Commander

Top 5 Commanders From Magic: the Gathering's new Marvel Super Heroes Set

The Marvel Super Heroes Magic: The Gathering set is absolutely loaded with new legendary creatures. Let's sift through all these new potential commanders and showcase 5 that stand out and will lead to some fun nights at the kitchen table.

By DonSpider

2026-06-16

Strategy Deck Tech Mechanics Commander

How cEDH Decks Win Games in 2026

Despite thousands of legal cards and countless combo possibilities, most cEDH games end through a surprisingly small number of win-condition packages. In this primer, we break down the three combo families that define competitive Commander in 2026: Thassa's Oracle, Underworld Breach, and Infinite Mana.

By Time

2026-06-15

Strategy Deck Tech Spoilers Mechanics Commander

Top EDH Cards For Each Color in Magic the Gathering's New Marvel Super Heroes Set

Explore some of the top cards from Magic: the Gathering's newest set "Marvel Super Heroes". I'll showcase one card from each color that would fit into the 99 of existing commander decks.

By DonSpider

2026-06-12

Strategy Features

ELO Ratings: Why should your playgroup care?

Nerd Leagues uses the popular Elo rating system mostly known for its implementation in chess. Find out what this rating system is and why your playgroup should be tracking it using the tools provided right here.

By DonSpider

2026-05-03

Strategy Deck Tech Spoilers Mechanics Commander

Secrets of Strixhaven: Are You Prepared?

Strixhaven is back and it comes with the new unique mechanic: Prepared. Lets take a look at how this mechanic works and which cards may become staples at your table.

By DonSpider

2026-04-13

Strategy Deck Tech Commander

Automatic Includes for Each Color in EDH

Join me for a look at 3 cards from each color in Magic to see what is in my deck list before construction even begins. These are cards that fit in any deck regardless of the commander or strategy.

By DonSpider

2026-03-23

Strategy Deck Tech Community Commander

Top Ten Most Fun Commanders of 2026

Take a look at my top 10 picks for fun new commanders that you should build in 2026. I prioritized decks that win in unique ways to make unforgettable memories on commander night.

By DonSpider

2026-03-16

Strategy Deck Tech Commander

Built From Within: Galadriel, Light of Valinor EDH

Check out a new deck I created from within the nerdleagues.com deck builder and card search feature. This is a powerful deck that looks to exploit her built-in value engine during everyone's turns.

By DonSpider

2026-03-10

Strategy Deck Tech Commander

EDH Deck Tech: Raffine, Scheming Seer

In this article I break down my Raffine, Scheming Seer deck to improve its nerdleagues Elo statistics. Check out the changes made here and stay tuned for a future progress report!

By DonSpider

2026-03-04

Strategy Deck Tech Community Commander

Deck Tech Analysis: Myrkul, Lord of Bones

Last April I published a blog detailing a substantial rework to my Myrkul, Lord of Bones deck. Let's take a deep dive into its stats and functionality and answer the question: How did it do?

By DonSpider

2026-02-25

Strategy Deck Tech Mechanics Commander Features

Built From Within: Baylen, The Haymaker Deck Tech

Building a new deck from scratch is both exciting and intimidating. Let's challenge conventional deck building methods and use an all-in-one refined search method to build a deck while never leaving nerdleagues.com

By DonSpider

2026-02-25

Strategy Community Commander

Chasing The Meta

In an age of information sharing, break away from meta builds and lean into the social aspect of EDH.

By DonSpider

2026-02-10

Spoilers Updates

Magic: The Gathering Spoilers Integration – Build Decks Faster on Nerd Leagues

"Tired of copy-pasting MTG spoilers into your deck builder? Nerd Leagues just fixed that. One-click 'Add to Deck' turns fresh spoilers into instant deck fuel — no tabs, no hassle. Build faster, brew smarter."

By Adam

2026-02-10

Deck Tech Commander Myrkul Upgrades

Myrkul, Lord of Bones: Turning a Fleshed-Out Board State into Victory

Follow the journey of transforming a Myrkul, Lord of Bones deck from an enchantress build to a powerful sacrifice-based strategy. Learn how to turn your creatures into value engines and dominate the board state with token doubling shenanigans.

By Andrew Abadie

2025-05-09

Bannings News Commander Format Changes

Commander Unbans: Five Iconic Cards Return to EDH

The Commander Format Panel has announced the unbanning of five iconic cards: Gifts Ungiven, Sway of the Stars, Braids, Cabal Minion, Coalition Victory, and Panoptic Mirror. Discover how these changes will impact the format and what it means for Commander's future.

By Adam Liscia

2025-04-22

Updates Features Nerd Leagues Discord Spoilers

Nerd Leagues Update: New Features, Improvements, and Spoilers

Discover the latest updates to Nerd Leagues! From our new Spoilers Page and Discord integration to improved league management tools and a smoother user experience across all devices.

By Adam Liscia

2025-04-17

Spoilers Set Review Tarkir: Dragonstorm

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Spoilers - All the Mythics Revealed!

Check out all the mythic rares from Tarkir: Dragonstorm! From game-changing Dragons to powerful Planeswalkers, discover the 20 most powerful cards that will shape Dragonstorm.

By Adam Liscia

2025-03-28

Bannings News Commander

Dockside Extortionist and Mana Crypt Banned in Magic: The Gathering Commander

Discover the impact of banning Dockside Extortionist and Mana Crypt in Magic: The Gathering's Commander format. Explore the reasons behind the ban and its effects on gameplay and the community.

By Spr3adsh33t

2025-03-15

Keywords Mechanics Aetherdrift

Welcome to the High-Octane World of Aetherdrift!

Rev up for *Aetherdrift*, Magic: The Gathering's latest set! Explore new mechanics like Speed and Exhaust, plus returning favorites Crew, Saddle, and Cycling, with standout cards that'll put you in the driver's seat of this multi-planar race.

By Adam Liscia

2025-02-14

Keywords Mechanics Duskmourn

Duskmourn: House of Horror - A Chilling Exploration

Explore Duskmourn: House of Horror, Magic: The Gathering's latest set. Discover new mechanics like Rooms and Manifest Dread, and delve into the returning Delirium and Eerie mechanics.

By Wildebeest

2024-09-27

Keywords Mechanics Bloomburrow

Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Keywords and Mechanics

Explore the enchanting world of Bloomburrow in Magic: The Gathering. Discover new mechanics like Offspring, Forage, and Gift, and learn how these innovative features enhance gameplay.

By Adam Liscia

2024-08-02

Keywords Mechanics Outlaws of Thunder Junction

Magic: The Gathering Outlaws of Thunder Junction Keywords and Mechanics

Explore the Wild West-inspired plane of Outlaws of Thunder Junction in Magic: The Gathering. Discover new mechanics like Crime, Plot, and Spree, and how they enhance gameplay.

By Wildebeest

2024-04-19

Join Nerd Leagues!

Top 5 Commanders From Magic: the Gathering's new Marvel Super Heroes Set

How cEDH Decks Win Games in 2026

Top EDH Cards For Each Color in Magic the Gathering's New Marvel Super Heroes Set

ELO Ratings: Why should your playgroup care?

Secrets of Strixhaven: Are You Prepared?

Automatic Includes for Each Color in EDH

Top Ten Most Fun Commanders of 2026

Built From Within: Galadriel, Light of Valinor EDH

EDH Deck Tech: Raffine, Scheming Seer

Deck Tech Analysis: Myrkul, Lord of Bones

Built From Within: Baylen, The Haymaker Deck Tech

Chasing The Meta

Magic: The Gathering Spoilers Integration – Build Decks Faster on Nerd Leagues

Myrkul, Lord of Bones: Turning a Fleshed-Out Board State into Victory

Commander Unbans: Five Iconic Cards Return to EDH

Nerd Leagues Update: New Features, Improvements, and Spoilers

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Spoilers - All the Mythics Revealed!

Dockside Extortionist and Mana Crypt Banned in Magic: The Gathering Commander

Welcome to the High-Octane World of Aetherdrift!

Duskmourn: House of Horror - A Chilling Exploration

Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Keywords and Mechanics

Magic: The Gathering Outlaws of Thunder Junction Keywords and Mechanics

Become a Part of Nerd Leagues!

Notifications