After 15 years on the banlist, the dastardly Braids, Cabal Minion has been UNLEASHED on the world of Commander once again! But after such a long time on ice, is Braids the unbridled force of evil she once was?

There’s no question that the game of MTG has changed since the last time this game changer saw play, so it’s time to look at a brand new Braids deck tech to see how this terror from a bygone era looks in the high-powered world of current-day Commander. It’s going to be fun (and a bit mean) so come join us!

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Braids, Cabal Minion Archidekt Decklist:

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Commander Banned and Restricted Announcement – April 22, 2025:

https://tinyurl.com/edh-bans-april2025

WOTC Introduces New Bracket System for EDH:

https://tinyurl.com/edhrec-brackets

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