Michael Humphrey, Author at Over Valwagen

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How to Print Proxy MTG Cards for Casual Playtesting

by Michael Humphrey
September 29, 2026

Make clear, readable MTG playtest cards, sleeve them without marking the deck, discuss them with your group, and use the games to improve your list.

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How Much Ramp Is Too Much in a Big-Mana Commander Deck?

by Michael Humphrey
September 26, 2026

Start most big-mana Commander decks with 12–14 genuine ramp pieces, but make sure 8–10 of them help launch the deck rather than merely amplify a game already underway.

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How to Build Big Mana Without Spending the First Five Turns Doing Nothing

by Michael Humphrey
September 23, 2026

A functional big-mana deck does more than accelerate into expensive spells. Use these role-based baselines and testing steps to build an early game, survive disruption, and make every payoff count.