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Tom Lloyd

An all-around goody two-shoes, Tom enjoys Magic on multiple levels. He combines Vorthos, Timmy and nuts-'n'-bolts Spike to build flavorful decks that can have a big effect if played properly. He gets his daily Magic fix reading articles, listening to podcasts, and playing at his local game store. Tom is a Christian, husband, father, chiropractor and Eagle Scout from West Des Moines, Iowa.

The(ir) Agony and The Ecstasy

Written by Tom Lloyd on December 13, 2012. Posted in Casual Magic, Commander

Tom presents a Rakdos Commander deck designed to keep the game moving at a brisk, bloody and entertaining pace.

Fashionably Populate

Written by Tom Lloyd on November 8, 2012. Posted in Casual Magic, Commander

Tom Lloyd breaks down spike, vorthos and budget land base construction for Commander as reflected in a Trostani-based Selesnya token strategy.

Two Dragon Wizards Are Better Than One

Written by Tom Lloyd on September 27, 2012. Posted in Casual Magic, Commander

Tom Lloyd fires up his mind to present Commander decks for Niv-Mizzets old and new.

Myr, Myr on the Wall

Written by Tom Lloyd on August 30, 2012. Posted in Casual Magic, Commander

This game of commander will be myr-ly amazing.

Keeping Your Commander Wardrobe In Season

Written by Tom Lloyd on August 2, 2012. Posted in Casual Magic, Commander

Not everyone has all those pesky old cards to break out and play in Commander. Take a look at an attempt to build a strong Standard legal Commander deck.

M13 Commander: Coat of Monocolors

Written by Tom Lloyd on July 15, 2012. Posted in Casual Magic, Commander

Opened a new legendary creatures during your M13 release? Tom Lloyd walks through flavorful Commander decks (yes, Primal Surge!) based on all five Generals.