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ICYMI - May 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. Cyclonic Rift Why use it in a Commander deck? A game changing instant with a choice of cost. Remove a target, or remove each nonland permanent to wipe everyone’s board apart from your own. Use
Jun 12 min read


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
May 12 min read


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
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