The official EDH Rules Committee has acknowledged that the speed of new Magic: The Gathering card releases has led to a drastic change in player behavior. With 2,000 new cards arriving in 2023 and even more the previous year, it is now nearly impossible for players to maintain an encyclopedic knowledge of every new card or to keep track of common strategies for the hundreds of MTG Commanders released each year. The committee notes that the format has a steeper learning curve and higher cognitive load, but it is also more diverse than ever and encourages more improvised gameplay. The committee suggests that the problem of a steep learning curve may be partially counteracted by the plethora of better quality preconstructed decks Wizards now produces. However, there is a risk that fewer players will realize the format’s potential for self-expression or learn how to build an MTG Commander deck. The committee encourages invested players to “dig deep” to find odd and unusual cards to play in order to help preserve the Commander format’s unique charm. Additionally, the committee has published explanations for every card on the MTG Commander banlist, which may help players better understand their decisions.
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Huge card pool is warping MTG Commander, says rules committee
