Brief Summary
This video reviews the "Edge of Eternities" Commander decks, focusing on their value, gameplay, and construction. It highlights the inclusion of new dual lands, the financial value of the decks, and the fun factor of playing them. The reviewer gives both decks a solid "A" grade, praising their design and playability, making them excellent choices for both new and experienced players.
- Introduction of legendary spacecraft as commanders.
- Inclusion of new dual lands (enemy versions of tango and bicycle lands).
- Evaluation of financial value, gameplay, and deck construction.
- Overall grade: A for both decks, recommending them for both new and experienced players.
Intro
The video introduces the "Edge of Eternities" Commander precons, which feature legendary spacecraft as commanders, coinciding with the new commander rules. The review aims to assess how well these decks implement the rules change, their playability, the value they contain, and their suitability for new and experienced players. The video promises to look at the construction of the decks and how much fun they are to play.
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Edge of Eternity's Commander Deck Contents
Each "Edge of Eternity's" commander deck includes a 100-card ready-to-play deck, featuring a traditional foil face commander with borderless art (a legendary spacecraft) and a traditional foil alternate commander with borderless art (a legendary creature). The decks contain 10 new Magic card designs, a collector booster sample pack, 10 double-sided tokens (or punch out counter cards in Counter Intelligence), and a commander deck box. Notably absent are life wheels, spin-down life trackers, oversized commanders, and plain chase cards.
Original Dual Land Designs
The commander decks include two original dual land designs: the enemy versions of both the tango and bicycle lands. The Jund precon introduces Vernal Fen and Festering Thicket (Golgari versions), while the Jeskai precon introduces Radiant Summit and Glittering Mass (Boros versions). These lands are significant because they have basic land types, allowing them to be fetched with effects like Nature's Lore and Farseek, improving budget mana bases for Golgari and Boros decks. The remaining two cycles will be printed in commander precons for upcoming sets.
Market Prices Compared to MSRP
The MSRP for the commander precons is $44.99. On the secondary market, the World Shaper precon is pre-selling at roughly MSRP, while the Counter Intelligence precon is about $10 above MSRP. Buying both decks together is approximately $89.90, which is slightly less than double the MSRP. The lack of significant markups is surprising, leading to questions about the decks' perceived value.
Singles Value
Buying the singles in each deck individually would cost $118.10 for World Shaper and $125.74 for Counter Intelligence. After removing cards worth less than $1, the non-bulk value is $83.11 for World Shaper (26 cards worth $1 or more) and $96.81 for Counter Intelligence (28 cards worth $1 or more). World Shaper includes reprints like Moraug, Fury of Akoum, Oracle of Mul Daya and Korvold, Fae-Cursed King, while Counter Intelligence includes reprints like Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools, Swan Song, and Cyberdrive Awakener.
World Shaper Gameplay
World Shaper is a Jund land sacrifice deck focused on putting lands into play and sacrificing them for value. The face commander supports this strategy with land sacrifice abilities unlocked by charge counters. The alternate commander, Zereell, Genesis Shepherd, provides a Crucible of Worlds effect and buffs other creatures. The deck features a clear and powerful game plan with seamless integration of sacrifice, landfall, and graveyard themes. It has a consistent early game with ramp and a strong late game with heavy hitters. The deck is best suited for intermediate players due to its complex synergies.
Counter Intelligence Gameplay
Counter Intelligence is a Jeskai proliferate precon with an artifact sub-theme. The face commander, Inspirit, Flagship Vessel, adds +1/+1 or charge counters each turn and protects artifacts. The alternate commander, Kylo, Apogee Mind, proliferates when tapped. The deck focuses on proliferating +1/+1 and charge counters, with charge counters powering up mana rocks and other artifacts. The goal is to outclass opponents by growing a board full of permanents with various counters. The deck is simpler to pilot than World Shaper and is suitable for all skill levels.
Final Conclusion
Both World Shaper and Counter Intelligence are strong, well-designed precons that effectively showcase their mechanics and game plans. They are considered among the best commander precons for an in-universe set, comparable to some of the best ever made. The only downside is the slightly lower financial value compared to previous precons. The reviewer gives both decks a solid "A" grade, praising their gameplay experience and upgrade potential. Despite some reservations about legendary spacecraft as commanders, the reviewer admits that the decks implement the change well and are fun to play.
