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Match Autopsies
The Real Diagnosis Behind the Elf Deck
Companion notes to Case DKXD-C001. Why more Elves was not the finding, and what overcrowding actually looks like in Golgari.
5 min · Aug 17, 2026 · Doc Kit, X.D.
Deck Anatomy
What Makes a Commander Deck Healthy?
A healthy deck is not a pile of strong cards. It is a body that can develop, protect itself, and finish.
8 min · Aug 12, 2026 · Doc Kit, X.D.
Diagnostic Theory
How to Cut a Commander Deck Without Losing Its Identity
Identity lives in the engine, not in the souvenir drawer. Here is how to cut without turning the deck into someone else's list.
7 min · Aug 8, 2026 · Doc Kit, X.D.
Deck Anatomy
Understanding the Anatomy of a Deck
Bodies, engines, conversion, and waste. A field guide to reading any list like a patient file.
6 min · Aug 1, 2026 · Doc Kit, X.D.