Can you have two faceless ones as Commander?

In a Commander Draft which uses Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate booster packs, you may use two copies of Faceless One as your commanders (see "Commander Draft," above).

Can commanders have multiple backgrounds?

You can have more than one background card as part of your 99, but you can only have one background as a second commander. And if you're sliding multiple backgrounds into your deck, they still have to follow the same deckbuilding rules as all the other cards.

Do backgrounds count as commanders?

Some cards, usually Backgrounds themselves, refer to "commander creatures." Those don't refer to a Background enchantment that is a commander unless it is also a creature. For other purposes, however, if a card refers to your commander, it means either the legendary creature or the legendary Background enchantment.

Can you have more than one Commander in a deck?

A player can have two commanders if both have partner. Because both commanders start the game in the command zone, the remaining library is only 98 cards. Your two commanders are treated individually for all other Commander rules. If either leaves the battlefield, you can return it to the command zone instead.

Can you play Commander with 3 people?

If you're playing a game of Commander with three or more people, you play against each other in a free-for-all multiplayer format. Each player starts with 40 life, places their commander face-up in their command zone, and draws a hand of seven cards.

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Can you have 3 commanders with faceless one?

Faceless One both has choose a Background and is itself a Background. This means that you may have two commanders if one of them is Faceless One and the other is either a Legendary Creature with the choose a background ability OR is a legendary Background enchantment. It does not allow you to have three commanders.

Can you play 5 player Commander?

Five-player Commander games pose a different problem from three-player ones. With five players, the flow of the game is more out of balance. There are more spells that reset the game, more weird political mind games, and you'll have to wait just a bit too long before it's finally your turn again.

Can you play Commander 1v1?

Duel Commander is an adapted rule set that takes Commander from a multiplayer format to 1v1 while still keeping the original essence. But there are important changes, like a different banlist. After all, what's broken in a 1v1 context is really different from what's broken in multiplayer games.

Are Commander decks 99 or 100 cards?

Size: A Commander deck must be exactly 100 cards, including the Commander.

How do colorless commanders work?

If your commander is completely colorless, then Command Tower does nothing. Colorless isn't a color (it's literally a lack of color) and the Tower specifically says that it generates mana of your commander's color identity. So no color identity means no mana.

Can you have 2 commanders with different colors?

All cards must have the same color identity as the commander. Commander must be a legendary creature.

Does Commander count as 100?

Your commander counts as one of those 100 cards, and they start the game in the Command Zone rather than in the deck. The commander also dictates what colours you can use in your deck. If your commander is a Red and White creature, then you can only have Red, White and Colourless cards in your deck.

Can backgrounds go in the 99 MTG?

Backgrounds are an exciting new mechanic from Battle for Baldur's Gate. While they are primarily used as an enchantment that works like a Partner in the Command Zone, they can just as easily slot into the 99 of a deck, where they'll do a lot of work.

Can you have duplicates in Commander?

Your deck can only include cards that use the mana symbols of the mana cost and rules text of your chosen legendary creature—the "color identity" of your commander. Other than basic lands, each card in your deck must have a different name. (That is, no duplicate cards.)

Can you have two of the same Commander?

None of the EDH rules prevent two players from using the same Commander or any of the same cards except teammates in 2HG games.

Does backgrounds get Commander tax?

Outside of extending the Commander deck's color identity, the Background card in the Command Zone is treated as its own entity. This means that it is subject to its own Commander tax should it be put into your graveyard, exiled, or otherwise leave the battlefield.

Can you have 101 cards in Commander?

A Commander deck must contain exactly 100 cards, including the commander. If you're playing a companion, it must adhere to color identity and singleton rules. While it is not part of the deck, it is effectively a 101st card. With the exception of basic lands, no two cards in the deck may have the same English name.

Can Planeswalkers be commanders?

A planeswalker can only be a commander if it specifically states on the bottom of the card, “this card can be your commander.” If it doesn't have that line of text, forget it. Pick a legendary creature instead. But don't take this statement too literally.

Can vigilance block flying?

Elder Gargaroth's ability is triggered by it attacking and blocking, which is where vigilance really elevates this card. Because it doesn't tap to attack, Elder Gargaroth can always block on your turn. With reach, it can even block flying creatures right out the gate too.

Is 40K Commander legal?

Card Legality

Warhammer 40,000 Commander cards with the 40K set code numbered 1–176 are permitted in the Commander, Legacy, and Vintage formats. Cards with the 40K set code numbered 181–317 and 322 are reprinted cards legal for play in any format where a card with the same name is permitted.

Is Commander beginner friendly?

The Commander Format in Magic: the Gathering is fantastic, and these are the best commanders to use for any newcomers. Commander is one of the most popular formats that Magic: The Gathering has to offer, and there's no better time than the present to get into it.

How many Planeswalkers can you play in Commander?

How Many Planeswalkers Can You Have in Your Commander Deck? Again, there is no limit. Just make sure you abide by the singleton and color identity rules of the format.

Can I play my Commander from my hand?

If you want (or need) your commander to go into the graveyard, your library, or your hand, you can allow it. Keep in mind that the commander tax only applies when casting it from your command zone. So getting your commander back into your hand can help you recast it for its original cost without any penalties.

What is the max player for Commander?

The format "supports two to six players, sometimes more". Commander also has its own "banned list" of cards, separate from any other format which is controlled by the Commander Rules Committee.