The Warhammer 40k Commander decks for Magic the Gathering recently released to an eager audience. The decks offer a glimpse into the Universes Beyond concept, with unique, thematic art for reprints and interesting new cards.
The Tyranid Swarm is a +1/+1 counters deck with a token creature subtheme. It also features several creatures with X casting cost. As is, the deck is straight forward: Play creatures, make them big, then stomp over opponents. The default commander, The Swarmlord, complements this idea by not only getting 2 +1/+1 counters for each time it’s cast from the command zone, but also draws a card any time a creature you control with a counter on it dies.
Like many people, my involvement with Magic the Gathering is more or less limited to playing Commander. I also like to keep things as inexpensive as possible, and definitely skew to the more casual side of game play. These should be decks that perform decently, and offer a good starting point for your upgrades.
This deck wants to put +1/+1 counters on Mowu as possible, as Mowu gets a nice bonus from them. This along with Trample and Vigilance gives plenty of chances to get commander damage on your opponents.
If you want to display your favorite sports or game cards on a wall, BCW Interlocking Card Frames are an amazing system. Each frame has a black border and looks great individually, but it’s the interlocking system that makes these frames special. With the turn of two screws, each frame can connect with a neighboring frame, allowing you to form a grid for however many cards you want to display.
If you have a large collection of sports or gaming cards, you likely have card boxes on shelves. The IKEA-style shelves (pictured below), or wire rack shelves (pictured further below) are effective solutions for card box storage. So what card boxes are best for your card collection on your shelves? There are a few things to consider before you buy card boxes or shelves. Will your cards be stored loose, in toploaders, in magnetics, or other card holders? Will you have any graded cards? How many cards are in your collection? Whatever the answer to these questions, BCW has card boxes to solve your storage needs.
Before you get your card boxes, you might have questions about how the boxes will fit on your shelves. To demonstrate how your boxes will look on IKEA or wire rack shelves, we provided examples below. The wire shelves we used are 36″ wide by 16″ deep.
BCW offers small card boxes too, which are not pictured below. You can find all of our card boxes here.
Card Catalog on IKEA Shelves
The 6 Drawer Card Catalog is designed to fit in IEKA shelving, but also locks together with other units to create a modular system. Using the Catalog with a Kallax lets you find cards easily, as you don’t have to physically maneuver boxes. This makes it a perfect setup for someone with a large collection they access regularly.
Magic the Gathering has many different formats, both official and fan made. One of the most popular ways to play is a Cube Draft. It combines elements from constructed and limited play to create a unique, curated experience.
A cube consists of a selected group of cards; at least 360, although larger cubes for more players or more variety are possible. The cards are divided into 15 card “packs”, which are then used as booster packs for drafting. The cards used in the cube are up to the creator, although there are resources like Cube Cobra and CubeTutor that can be useful.
The first consideration is how to make the “packs”. While there are specially designed products for this, another, more economical option may be more appropriate, especially if you’re just starting your cube. Some options to consider are BCW Thick Card Sleeves, BCW 10 Count Slider Boxes, BCW 7mm Toploaders, or 15 ct Card Cubes. The card cubes allow the use of single sleeved cards, while the other options work best with raw cards.
BCW is proud to present Prism Deck Cases, part of the forthcoming Spectrum line of card game and board game accessories. Let’s go over why Prism marks the perfect introduction to this new line.
The cases have a secure snap closure and squeeze to open. The fit will not allow the case to open accidentally, keeping your card safe during transport. Sized to hold 100 standard double-sleeved cards, the Prism cases are perfect for a variety of games, from Commander decks for Magic the Gathering to constructed Flesh and Blood decks. These boxes hold a deck of cards in a horizontal format, which makes it easy to remove the cards.
You can watch a review from Tolarian Community College below, where the Professor gives these cases a coveted A grade.
Prism Deck Cases make a great addition to any CCG fan’s arsenal. Sturdy, colorful, and secure, a Prism will last as long as your interest in the game. Keep an eye out for other, upcoming products in the Spectrum line, sure to interest both card and board gamers.
Commander remains a favorite format among Magic players. However, unlike playing Standard or Modern, having access to a variety of Commander decks is important. Players often ask “What’s the best method to hold and store multiple EDH decks?”. We believe the BCW Prime X4 XL is the answer to that question.
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Like many Magic players, storage is a near-constant issue for me. However, since I’m more interested in using the cards than collecting them, simply shoving them into a box isn’t going to work for me. I’ve made a card catalogue of sorts, nothing too in depth or fancy, just to make things easier for me.
Many game shops specialize in selling singles of Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, and other cards. Whether they sell to customers in the shop, or sell the cards online and ship them, organization is key to managing a large card collection. Below is the storage and shipping system used by Pandemonium Games and Hobbies of Detroit, and Level Up Games and Comics of Atlanta.
Pandemonium Games and Hobbies 6033 Middle Belt Rd., Garden City MI 48135
