Commander is a Wizards-supported multiplayer format. The rules live on the Commander rules page and in the Magic Comprehensive Rules. This page does not print event start times.
How a pod is built
| Rule | What the format page says |
|---|---|
| Players | Typically 3 to 4 at a table. The format is multiplayer. |
| Starting life | 40. |
| Commander damage | 21 combat damage from one commander eliminates that player. |
| Copies | One of each card, except basic lands. Singleton. |
For paper formats named on Orlando shop pages, see Organized play. Cite the shop’s own events page for whether they post Commander nights.
Sources
- Commander format rules.
- Magic Comprehensive Rules. multiplayer framework in §100 to §120.