Question 1

What is Commander (EDH)?

Accepted Answer

Commander is a multiplayer format where each player builds a 100-card singleton deck led by a legendary creature. Games are social, political, and wildly varied. It's the most popular way to play Magic casually and the backbone of most local game store events.

Question 2

What are the key rules of Commander (EDH)?

Accepted Answer

1. Choose a legendary creature as your commander — it defines your deck's color identity 2. Decks are exactly 100 cards including your commander, with no duplicates (except basic lands) 3. Players start at 40 life instead of the usual 20 4. 21 combat damage from a single commander eliminates a player 5. Your commander starts in the command zone and costs 2 more each time you recast it

Question 3

Why should I play Commander (EDH)?

Accepted Answer

Incredibly social — politics, alliances, and table talk are part of the game Huge card pool lets you build around almost any theme or strategy Every game plays differently thanks to singleton and multiplayer dynamics Most stores host weekly Commander nights with low or no entry fees

Question 4

How many players does Commander (EDH) require?

Accepted Answer

Commander (EDH) is typically played with 3–6 (typically 4) players using 100 (singleton) decks.

Question 5

Who is Commander (EDH) best for?

Accepted Answer

Players who love deck building, social games, and creative expression

Commander (EDH)

What is Commander (EDH)?

Key Rules

Why Play Commander (EDH)?

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