ICYMI - September Matches Recap
- Whimsical Jello
- Oct 1, 2025
- 2 min read
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.
Squire's Lightblade
Why use it in a Commander deck?
An equipment to increase power by 1.
Cast strategically to get the benefit of the first strike ETB.
Use in equipment decks.
Chrome Companion
Why use it in a Commander deck?
An artifact creature for life gain.
Use the mana ability to prevent troublesome recursions.
Use in any deck.
Codecracker Hound
Why use it in a Commander deck?
A dog with a draw ETB ability.
Get extra value by casting for its warp cost.
Use in decks with Blue.
Parasitic Grasp
Why use it in a Commander deck?
An instant for damage and life gain.
Cast it for its cleave cost if a Human is not the target.
Use in life gain decks with Black.
Zookeeper Mechan
Why use it in a Commander deck?
An artifact creature with ramp.
Use to buff another creature later in the game.
Use in any deck with Red.
Commune with Beavers
Why use it in a Commander deck?
A sorcery for draw.
A cheap cost to reveal an artifact, creature or land from the top three.
Use in decks with Green.
Mind Stone
Why use it in a Commander deck?
An artifact for ramp and draw.
Use in any deck.
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
Why use it in a Commander deck?
A legendary creature to double token creation.
Use the mana ability for some extra protection.
Use in token decks.
Ancient Silver Dragon
Why use it in a Commander deck?
An 8/8 creature with flying.
Potential for a large amount of draw if combat damage gets through - made easier by the no maximum hand size.
Use in draw decks.
Mintstrosity
Why use it in a Commander deck?
A creature that leaves a food behind when it dies.
Use in life gain decks.
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