Episode Details

How to Play Commander | 745

Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Description

Are you a new player just getting into Magic: The Gathering? Heard about Commander and want to know more? Welcome to The Command Zone, you’re in the right place! In this episode, we’re taking you through the basics of how to play MTG’s most popular and exciting format. We’ll give you the rundown on how the rules differ from normal Magic and lay out some of the social philosophies and gameplay conventions that make Commander so much fun. Are you as excited as we are? Let’s get started!

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Relevant Links:

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering | Presented by The Command Zone:

https://youtu.be/pISs64CG6Tg?si=3QHhlHiVtCQ0tfLu

Magic: The Gathering Arena:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena

Commander Deckbuilding Template for the New Era | The Command Zone 658:

https://youtu.be/OSNV6224cHg?si=0ew2a2vLSo1nFfPQ

The New, NEW Commander Brackets | The Command Zone 705:

https://youtu.be/l-fyZMOHJsU?si=J-gr8FSllJa2koye

BANNED AND RESTRICTED LISTS:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list