The instant a third player enters the game, your brain immediately begins analyzing and evaluating the best way to turn their spells against the second player
Ive found the Spore Frog lock to have a psychological element in Commander: No player wants to be the one that skips their combat step for attacking you, so they often hold back or attack another player
With the new battle card type, various legendary team-ups, and glimpses of planes that we havent seen in some time, theres definitely a lot to take in for Magic players of all stripes
If a spell or ability allows you to copy a spell on the stack but doesn't specify that the spell is cast, that spell wasn't cast and won't be counted by paradox abilities
Worn Powerstone [Vampire and Wizard decks]: Another Sol Ring variant at a slightly higher casting cost
Some additional commanders can interact with energy counters indirectly through effects such as proliferate, but this guide will focus on more direct interaction