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CommandFest is a Magic: The Gathering tournament festival similar to MagicFests, but dedicated to Commander play, instead of Standard.

Description[ | ]

CommandFests are organized by Wizards of the Coast in partnership with three organizations in the US – StarCityGames, Pastimes, and ChannelFireball.[1] Also in partnership with Wizards of The Coast, AxionNowEvents are the official CommandFest tournament organiser in the UK. These events all have an entrance fee.[2]

A CommandFest is a full, weekend-long event of casual and competitive Commander play, with variants of Planechase, Brawl, Oathbreaker, Battlebond, Two-Headed Giant thrown into the mix. The weekend also features special guests, Quests, unique events, swag, and a chance to gather with Magic players from around the world.[2]

History[ | ]

CommandFests were introduced in 2019, due to the rising popularity of Commander.[1] Because of the COVID-19 pandemic live events were cancelled, and 2020 saw the introduction of CommandFest Online.[3]

Live events returned in 2022.[4] The events are self-contained and are not integrated in the Premier Play program.

Promos[ | ]

CommandFests feature special Commander promos (foil and non-foil), Festival promos and Play Promos.

Card Type of promo Notes
Alternate art Sol Ring Commander Released at Grand Prix Las Vegas, just before the release of Commander 2019.[5]
Also available at other MagicFests and CommanderFests in 2019-2022.[6][4]
Alternate art Path of Ancestry Commander Released when CommandFests returned in 2022.[4]
Also available in 2023.[7]
Alternate art Arcane Signet Festival 30th Anniversary Festival promo, available in 2023.[7]
Alternate art Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Play CommandFest promo for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.[8]
Caras Galadhon (skinned Tranquil Thicket) Play CommandFest promo for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.[8]
Textless, extended alternate art Reliquary Tower Commander Released in October, 2023.[9][10]

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