Magic: The Gathering has changed a lot in the last three decades, from the concept of Exiling cards (introduced in 2010 as part of a major rules change) to ditching mana burn (also 2010) to Planeswalker cards (2007). But if there’s any one thing about Magic that’s changed the most since the game first launched in 1993, it’s the Commander format, a fan-created format that emerged in the 2000s and has since become the most popular way to play.
Are MTG Commander decks good for beginners? Here's what Magic's head designers think

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