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'''Duel Commander''' is a variant of [[Commander (format)|Commander]], where it originally picked up its sources. It is now a very different format, with different mechanics. It got its origins from Level 5 [[Kevin Desprez]], who brought the initial idea of Elder Dragon Highlander to France from the USA, before it spread across Europe and now gains over the rest of world.
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'''Duel Commander''' is a variant of [[Commander (format)|Commander]], where it originally picked up its sources. It is now a very different format, with different mechanics. It got its origins from Level 5 Kevin Desprez, who brought the initial idea of Elder Dragon Highlander to France from the USA, before it spread across Europe and now gains over the rest of world.


==Diffrences to Commander==
==Differences to Commander==
The main difference is that players build decks with an eye toward 1 versus 1 duel rather than [[multiplayer]].
The main difference is that players build decks with an eye toward 1 versus 1 duel rather than [[multiplayer]].


The game is played by two opponents only, starts with 30 life, and obeys the same rules as a regular ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' game, one [[Commander (General)|commander]] (or two commanders with the [[Partner]] ability) plus 99 (98) cards in the starting library. The mulligan system is the same as for sanctioned formats, and the construction rules follow the same color identity rule as the multiplayer version does.  
The game is played by two opponents only, starts with 20 life, and obeys the same rules as a regular ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' game, one [[commander (designation)|commander]] (or two commanders with the [[Partner]] ability) plus 99 (98) cards in the starting library. The [[mulligan]] system is the same as for sanctioned formats, and the construction rules follow the same [[color identity]] rule as the multiplayer version does.


==Rules and Updates==
==Rules and Updates==
The rules and updates are currently published on a Facebook page using notes.
The rules and updates are currently published on a Facebook page using notes.
* [https://www.facebook.com/notes/mtg-duel-commander/mtg-duel-commander-quick-start-guide-for-beginners/1721418248109075 Quick Start Guide].
* [https://www.mtgdc.info/quick-start-guide Quick Start Guide].
* [https://www.facebook.com/notes/mtg-duel-commander/duel-commander-comprehensive-rules/1721342358116664/ Comprehensive Rules], inspired by the ones made by Wizards of The Coast.
* [https://www.mtgdc.info/comprehensive-rules Comprehensive Rules], inspired by the ones made by Wizards of The Coast.
* [https://www.facebook.com/notes/mtg-duel-commander/mtg-duel-commander-frequently-asked-questions-faq/1721389244778642/ Frequently Asked Questions].
* [https://www.mtgdc.info/faq Frequently Asked Questions].
* [https://www.facebook.com/notes/mtg-duel-commander/about-the-duel-commander-rules-committee/1840306016220297 Committee Board].
* [https://www.mtgdc.info/ask-the-committee/our-answers Committee Board].
* [https://www.facebook.com/notes/mtg-duel-commander/duel-commander-banned-and-restricted-lists/1698432663740967/ Current Banned and Restricted Lists].
* [https://www.mtgdc.info/banned-restricted Current Banned and Restricted Lists].
* [https://www.facebook.com/pg/mtgduelcommander/notes// All Updates].
* [https://www.mtgdc.info/home All Updates].


==Rules Committee==
==Duel Commander Rules Committee==
The Rules Committee publishes an update every time Wizards of the Coast publishes one, every three months, after the prerelease weekend. Updates usually apply the by the end of the week during which they get published, just like Wizards Of The Coast does.
The Rules Committee publishes an update every time Wizards of the Coast publishes one, every three months, after the prerelease weekend. Updates usually apply the by the end of the week during which they get published, just like Wizards Of The Coast does.


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* '''Advisors''', who are chosen for their wisdom. They're here with no particular profile. They can be judges, players, gurus, people with an interest in Duel Commander or anything good to bring here to us all.
* '''Advisors''', who are chosen for their wisdom. They're here with no particular profile. They can be judges, players, gurus, people with an interest in Duel Commander or anything good to bring here to us all.
* '''Technical Coordinators''', who are here to make sure that the Committee uses the best tools and mechanics, and to coordinate people.
* '''Technical Coordinators''', who are here to make sure that the Committee uses the best tools and mechanics, and to coordinate people.
This committee is a separate entity from the [[Commander Rules Committee]].


==Magic Online==
==Magic Online==
May 10, 2017, [[Magic Online]] launched tournament play for 1v1 Commander consisting of two-player queues and a Friendly Constructed League, and created a seperate ban list for Magic Online Commander.<ref>{{NewRef|magic-online/1v1-commander-banned-list|MTGO 1v1 Commander Starts May 10!|[[Bryan Hawley]]|May 3, 2017}}</ref> On Magic Online, 1v1 Commander received a starting life total of 30, but multiplayer remained at 40. Both styles of play share the new banned list.
[[1v1 Commander]] is a similar format played on [[Magic Online]]. However it does have its own rules and ban list.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 16:12, 29 November 2023

Duel Commander
DCI Sanctioned
Paper {Cross}
Magic Online {Cross}
Magic Arena {Cross}
Rules
Type Constructed
Multiplayer {Cross}
Add. rules Commander
20 life points
Singleton deck:
Exactly 100 cards
Scryfall Search
format:"Duel"

Duel Commander is a variant of Commander, where it originally picked up its sources. It is now a very different format, with different mechanics. It got its origins from Level 5 Kevin Desprez, who brought the initial idea of Elder Dragon Highlander to France from the USA, before it spread across Europe and now gains over the rest of world.

Differences to Commander

The main difference is that players build decks with an eye toward 1 versus 1 duel rather than multiplayer.

The game is played by two opponents only, starts with 20 life, and obeys the same rules as a regular Magic: The Gathering game, one commander (or two commanders with the Partner ability) plus 99 (98) cards in the starting library. The mulligan system is the same as for sanctioned formats, and the construction rules follow the same color identity rule as the multiplayer version does.

Rules and Updates

The rules and updates are currently published on a Facebook page using notes.

Duel Commander Rules Committee

The Rules Committee publishes an update every time Wizards of the Coast publishes one, every three months, after the prerelease weekend. Updates usually apply the by the end of the week during which they get published, just like Wizards Of The Coast does.

The Committee has evolved for over 15 years and is now made of:

  • Core Members, who get to take the final considerations and decisions. They are in limited numbers for logical and pragmatic reasons.
  • Regional Coordinators, who are here to establish a geographic link between the committee and their respective local areas, especially when they're out of reach from other members.
  • Advisors, who are chosen for their wisdom. They're here with no particular profile. They can be judges, players, gurus, people with an interest in Duel Commander or anything good to bring here to us all.
  • Technical Coordinators, who are here to make sure that the Committee uses the best tools and mechanics, and to coordinate people.

This committee is a separate entity from the Commander Rules Committee.

Magic Online

1v1 Commander is a similar format played on Magic Online. However it does have its own rules and ban list.

References