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ICYMI - April Matches Recap
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Nightmare Sower Why use it in a Commander deck? A creature with flying and lifelink. Cast a spell during an opponent’s turn to give out a -1/-1 counter. Use in decks with instants and spells wi
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ICYMI - March Matches Recap
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Moonshadow Why use it in a Commander deck? A one drop creature with menace. Get permanents in your graveyard to remove the -1/-1 counters. Use in recursion decks. Stirring Wildwood Why use it i
Apr 12 min read


ICYMI - February Matches Recap
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Dolmen Gate Why use it in a Commander deck? An artifact to protect your attacking creatures from combat damage. Use in creature decks. Unforgiving Aim Why use it in a Commander deck? A versatil
Mar 12 min read


ICYMI - January Matches Recap
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Frog-Squirrels Why use it in a Commander deck? A 2/2 creature with reach. Could be a useful blocker. Use in any deck with Green. Badgermole Cub Why use it in a Commander deck? Earthbend to get
Feb 12 min read


ICYMI - December Matches Recap
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Hei Bai, Forest Guardian Why use it in a Commander deck? Find a Shrine and use the mana ability to create Spirit creature tokens. Use as a Commander for a Shrine decks Zuko’s Exile Why use it i
Jan 12 min read


ICYMI - November Matches Recap
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Bitterblossom Why use it in a Commander deck? An enchantment to trade life for Faerie Rogue tokens. Use in Faerie typal decks. Coeurl Why use it in a Commander deck? A creature with a useful ab
Dec 1, 20251 min read


ICYMI - October Matches Recap
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Ominous Roost Why use it in a Commander deck? An enchantment for token generation. Make the most of the ETB, as well as casting from your graveyard to gain a flock of 1/1 blue Birds. Use in re
Oct 29, 20252 min read


ICYMI - September Matches Recap
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Hemosymbic Mite Why use it in a Commander deck? A creature with the ability to buff another creature. Increase this creature’s power to get potentially big hits. Use in decks with counters. Sq
Oct 1, 20252 min read


ICYMI - August Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Ragost, Deft Gastronaut Why use it in a Commander deck? This one loves a Food fight! Gain some life to extend the pain. Use as a Commander in an artifact deck. Desculpting Blast Why use it in a
Sep 2, 20252 min read


ICYMI - July Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Hexplate Wallbreaker Why use it in a Commander deck? A equipment for more than just a buff. An additional combat phase is an added element to this card - just make sure the equipped creature at
Aug 1, 20252 min read


ICYMI - June Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Chromatic Star Why use it in a Commander deck? A artifact for mana fixing. Get some draw when it is put into a graveyard. Use in any deck. Chandra’s Embercat Why use it in a Commander deck? A 2
Jul 1, 20252 min read


ICYMI - May Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Soul-Guide Gryff Why use it in a Commander deck? A 3/4 with flying. An opportunity to exile a potential danger from a graveyard. Use in decks with White. Eerie Ultimatum Why use it in a Comman
Jun 1, 20253 min read


ICYMI - April Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Mirym, Sentinel Wyrm Why use it in a Commander deck? A legendary creature with flying and ward 2 to copy non-token Dragons. An added bonus making the token non-legendary to keep them both on th
May 1, 20252 min read


ICYMI – March Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Heartbeat of Spring Why use it in a Commander deck? An enchantment with a global effect. Extra mana for all - just tap a land! Use in decks with Green with high CMC spells. Captain Storm, Cosmi
Apr 1, 20252 min read


ICYMI - February Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Tainted Pact Why use it in a Commander deck? A great instant for card advantage. Giving some flexibility with ‘may’. Use in decks with Black. Dragon Mask Why use it in a Commander deck? An arti
Mar 1, 20252 min read


ICYMI - January Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Brain in a Jar Why use it in a Commander deck? An artifact on which to accumulate charge counters. Pay 1 and tap to put a charge counter on it. Then count the charge counters and check your han
Feb 1, 20252 min read


ICYMI - December Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. December 2024 included 11 Secret Lair cards from the 20 Ways to Win Commander deck. Kitnap Why use it in a Commander deck? Use this aura to gain control of a target creature. Tap the creature i
Jan 1, 20254 min read


ICYMI - November Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month we will gather together our matches in a blog post, with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Etched Cornfield Why use it in a Commander deck? A handy land that taps for Green or White with an interesting condition. Use in decks with White and Green. Phoenix Chick. Why use it in a Comma
Dec 1, 20242 min read


ICYMI - October Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month, we will gather together our matches in a blog post - with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Demonic Counsel Why use it in Commander? This low cost Sorcery could let you dig for a Demon. Triggering the Delirium ability opens up the possibilities to return any card from your graveyard
Nov 1, 20242 min read


ICYMI – September Matches
At MIDCARDS, we are big fans of the art on MTG cards. So much so, a big feature of our Instagram content is matching the cards with nail art. After each month, we will gather together our matches in a blog post - with a short explanation of how we would use each card in a Commander deck. Psychic Frog Why use it in a Commander deck? This feisty frog is definitely down to fight. Rewarding you with not only card draw, but beefing up in the process. You could even get this frog
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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