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Commander 2013
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Set Information
Set symbol
Design Mark L. Gottlieb (lead)
Dan Emmons
Ethan Fleischer
Scott Larabee
Steve Warner
Development Billy Moreno (lead)
Ethan Fleischer
Ron Foster
Mark Globus
Dave Guskin
with contributions from
Matt Tabak
Art direction Jeremy Jarvis
Release date November 1, 2013
Plane Multiverse
Themes and mechanics Shard-colored commanders,
Command zone interaction, Curses
Keywords/​ability words Tempting offer
Set size Five three-color 100-card decks
Expansion code C13[1]
Commander series
Commander's Arsenal Commander 2013 Commander 2014
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Theros Commander 2013 Born of the Gods

Commander 2013 Edition is a product in the Commander series that was released by Wizards of the Coast on November 1, 2013.[2] It was announced at the Magic panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, 2013.

Set details[ | ]

The Commander 2013 product consists of five tri-color 'shard' decks, each 100 cards strong, that are ready-to-play commander decks right out of the box, with the option of choosing one of the three legendary tri-colored creatures each deck includes as the commander.[3][4][5]

There are 15 new cards in each deck; 51 new cards in total.[6] These are legal in Eternal formats (Vintage and Legacy) but they are not legal in Standard, Block Constructed, or Modern.[7]

Commander 2013 introduced cards that interact with the Command Zone (Derevi, Empyrial Tactician, Oloro, Ageless Ascetic and Opal Palace and the ability word Tempting offer which only appeared on sorceries.[8]

Each deck also came with oversized foil versions of each of its three commanders.

Magic Story[ | ]

Main article: Magic Story
Title Author Release Date Setting (plane) Featuring
The Perfect Gift Nik Davidson 2013-10-16 Fiora Sydri

Cycles[ | ]

Commander 2013 has nine cycles:

Cycle name {G}{W}{U} {W}{U}{B} {U}{B}{R} {B}{R}{G} {R}{G}{W}
Commanders Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Oloro, Ageless Ascetic Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge Prossh, Skyraider of Kher Marath, Will of the Wild[9]
Each deck has a shard-colored legendary creature that is the designated commander for the deck they appear in. Some may have an ETB ability that gets stronger every time the commander is cast again, or an ability that otherwise directly interacts with the command zone.
Alternative commanders Roon of the Hidden Realm Sydri, Galvanic Genius Nekusar, the Mindrazer Shattergang Brothers Gahiji, Honored One
Each deck has a shard-colored legendary creature that can be used as an alternative commander.
Reprinted commanders Rubinia Soulsinger Sharuum the Hegemon Thraximundar Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper Mayael the Anima
Each deck has a shard-colored legendary creature that is a reprint. This creature can also be used as an alternative commander.
Panoramas Bant Panorama Esper Panorama Grixis Panorama Jund Panorama Naya Panorama
Each deck has a panorama from Shards of Alara of the shard associated with that color combinatination.
Shardlands Seaside Citadel Arcane Sanctum Crumbling Necropolis Savage Lands Jungle Shrine
Each deck has the shardland from Shards of Alara of the shard associated with that color combination.
Cycle name {W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Cycling lands Secluded Steppe Lonely Sandbar Barren Moor Forgotten Cave Tranquil Thicket
All five cycling lands from Onslaught are represented in the decks.
Curses Curse of the Forsaken Curse of Inertia Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Chaos Curse of Predation
Each deck has access to the three of the five curses.
Tempting offers Tempt with Glory Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Immortality Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Discovery
Each deck has a card with tempting offer.
Cycle name {W}{U} {U}{B} {B}{R} {R}{G} {G}{W} {W}{B} {U}{R} {B}{G} {R}{W} {G}{U}
Guildgates Azorius Guildgate Dimir Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate Gruul Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate Izzet Guildgate Golgari Guildgate Boros Guildgate Simic Guildgate
All ten guildgates from the Return to Ravnica block are represented in the decks.

Theme decks[ | ]

Commander 2013 consists of five decks:[3]

Theme
deck name
Color Identity Commander
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Evasive Maneuvers W U G Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
Eternal Bargain W U B Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
Mind Seize U B R Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge
Power Hungry B R G Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
Nature of the Beast W R G Marath, Will of the Wild

The new cards are evenly distributed amongst the five decks.[10]

Notable cards[ | ]

  • True-Name Nemesis is the first card to have protection from a player. It saw significant tournament play in Legacy because it is very difficult to remove and it is unblockable.
  • Toxic Deluge is one of the strongest boardwipes in the entire game and sees heavy play in Legacy, Vintage, and Commander.
  • Oloro, Ageless Ascetic is the first legendary creature to have an Eminence ability, although it is not called as such yet. It would become a heavily played and powerful Commander due to its ability to influence the game even with no mana investment.
  • Nekusar, the Mindrazer, Derevi, Empyrial Tactician, and Roon of the Hidden Realm would become some of the most heavily played commanders in their respective color identities
  • Ophiomancer received minor notoriety for being a heavily played card but having no official token printed for its effect until Commander Collection: Black nearly a decade later
  • Bane of Progress would become a staple for green decks in Commander due to its powerful effect to wipe the board of artifacts and enchantments while adding a significant body to the battlefield
  • Darksteel Mutation is one of the most played removal spells in Commander thanks to its ability to shut off commanders permanently without allowing them to be returned to the command zone

External links[ | ]

References[ | ]

  1. Product information
  2. Trick Jarrett (July 22, 2013). "Announcing Magic: The Gathering Commander 2013". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. a b Trick Jarrett (October 09, 2013). "Commander (2013 Edition) Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. Mark Rosewater (October 28, 2013). "Your Wish Is My Commander". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. Magic Creative Team (October 30, 2013). "The Ten Commanders". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. Trick Jarrett (October 24, 2013). "51 New Cards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. Wizards of the Coast (October 22, 2013). "Commander 2013 Edition Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. Sam Stoddard (November 01, 2013). "Developing Commander". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. Trick Jarrett (October 08, 2013). "Introducing Marath!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  10. Wizards of the Coast (October 18, 2013). "All Five Commander Decklists". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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