Magic: The Gathering has a handful of spells with an actual cost of zero mana. The original set of Mox cards from Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited are wonderful examples. As is Lion's Eye Diamond and Mox Diamond. However, the amount of colored zero-mana cards is an even smaller group. 

While MTG's colors fall short of zero-mana spells, they do offer spells capable of being cast for no mana. In my recent EDHREC article, Best Free Red Spells for Commander, I highlight excellent red cards you can play without paying their mana costs. You won't want to skip this article as there are multiple cards that you should consider in the 99.
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Magic: The Gathering's Commander format provides players a plethora of card options for decks. However, cards are not the only things players need to play Commander. Many Commander-playable cards produce tokens in the form of 1/1 white Soldier creatures, Treasure, and other things. Moreover, players need physical tokens to maintain a board state. How else will you know how many 1/1 green Elves are under your control?
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In my recent Commander's Herald article, 10 Surprisingly Expensive Commander Tokens, I cover some of the most expensive tokens necessary for Commander. Believe it or not, limited supply and player demand can drive the price of physical tokens to more than a Play Booster. Read the article to see if any of your favorite tokens are worthy a few dollars each.

There are a ton of nonbasic lands in Magic: The Gathering, but not all are created equal. Colorless utility lands are a subset of nonbasic lands that may be played in any Commander deck. Cards like Karn's Bastion and Inventors' Fair are useful lands found in many decks.

In my recent article, ​7 Colorless Utility Lands Every Commander Player Should Own, I cover seven colorless utility lands every Commander player needs for their collection. The highlighted lands are practical, helpful, and effective. I recommend reading the article and thinking about which Commander decks you could slot one or more of the discussed cards.

Magic: The Gathering's Aetherdrift set released in February 2025. Players are introduced several characters joining the Ghirapur Grand Prix, a race spanning three planes. To compete in the event, participants must select a reliable Mount or Vehicle to reach the finish line. Fascinatingly, Aetherdrift includes over 40 new-to-MTG Vehicle cards that align with the set's theme.

In my recent Commander's Herald article, The Six Best Vehicles from Aetherdrift, I cover Aetherdrift's best Vehicle cards for the Commander format. While Aetherdrift's extensive Vehicle card offering spans across all colors (and colorless), not all are Commander-playable. I recommend reading the article to learn which Vehicle cards you should focus on from Aetherdrift to add to your collection.