When that creature dies, you get an experience counter.

With the right setup, this effect can cheat mana-intensive enchantments into play, subverting steep mana costs.

From Naban to Urza, these are the best of the mono-blue commanders in Magic: The Gathering.

Magic The Gathering collage image of three Mardu Commanders

It’s a circle that lets you continuously build more and more tokens.

Much of Jan Jansen’s strength, though, comes from his potential as an Aristocrats commander.

Prepare yourselves with only the best commanders for a Group Hug deck in Magic: The Gathering.

Magic The Gathering collage image of three Sultai Commanders

Dihada’s abilities all revolve around legendary creatures and corrupting them to your will.

Image of the Mathas, Fiend Seeker card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Joe Slucher

Image of the Kelsien, the Plague  card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Chris Rallis

Image of the Ghen, Arcanum Weaver card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Kieran Yanner

Image of the Jirina Kudro card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Magali Villeneuve

MTG: Best Mono-Blue Commanders Feature Image

Image of the Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Vladimir Krisetskiy

Image of the Trynn, Champion of Freedom and Silvar, Devourer of the Free cards in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Jesper Eising

Image of the Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Lie Setiawan

Group Hug Commanders with Kwain, Ms Bumbleflower, and Kynaios and Tiro Of Meletis from MTG

Image of the Dihada, Binder of Wills  card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Nestor Ossandon Leal

Image of the Kroxa and Kunoros card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Ignatius Budi

Image of the Alesha, Who Smiles at Death card in Magic: The Gathering, with art by Anastasia Ovchinnikova

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