Limiting yourself to a single color gives your decks some weaknesses, but it also allows you to explore niche strategies that may not be present in multicolor combinations and encourages intriguing build-around decks
In the mid game of a commander deck, I can see copying an instant or sorcery being a lot more useful than in standard
While they might not appreciate in value as dramatically as rare Reserved List cards from older sets, the consistent demand from a growing player base ensures that key staples retain their value well beyond their time in Standard
There are other special events such as Jump In, which stay for longer than a week at a time and are great for beginners who are trying to find their play style
As youll soon see, however, many of these downsides can be mitigated in the right deck
There are also unique sets like the Challenge set for competitive events, and the D23 Collection set that were only available in one special collectors box set