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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Commander 2015''}}
{{SubTabs
{{Under construction}}
|sub1 = Call the Spirits
|sub2 = Seize Control
|sub3 = Plunder the Graves
|sub4 = Wade into Battle
|sub5 = Swell the Host
}}
{{Infobox set
{{Infobox set
| set name =Commander 2015
  |image = MTGCommanderLogo.jpg
| logo =  [[Image:MTGCommanderLogo.jpg|250px]]
   |symbol_description = A split shield
| symbol   = C15 Set-Symbol-Common.png
  |design = [[Dan Emmons]] (lead)<br />[[Kelly Digges]]<br />[[Ethan Fleischer]]<br />[[James Hata]]<br />[[Chris Tulach]]
| symbol description = A split shield
  |development= [[Ben Hayes]] (lead)<br />Kelly Digges<br />[[Mark Globus]]<br />[[Shawn Main]]<br />[[James Sooy]]<br />with contributions from [[Matt Tabak]]
| design team = [[Dan Emmons]] (lead)<BR>[[Kelly Digges]]<BR>[[Ethan Fleischer]]<BR>[[James Hata]]<BR>[[Chris Tulach]]
  |art = [[Jeremy Jarvis]]
| development team = [[Ben Hayes]] (lead)<BR>Kelly Digges<BR>[[Mark Globus]]<BR>[[Shawn Main]]<BR>[[James Sooy]]<BR>with contributions from [[Matt Tabak]]
  |release = November 13, 2015
|art director = [[Jeremy Jarvis]]
  |plane = [[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
| date_release = November 13, 2015
  |mechanics = [[Enemy color]]ed [[commander (designation)|commander]]s,<br/>[[Experience counter]]s
| mechanics = [[Enemy color]]s, [[Commander (General)|Commanders]], [[Experience counter]]s
  |keywords = [[Constellation]], [[Devour]], [[Living weapon]], [[Monstrosity]], [[Myriad]], [[Overload]]
| keywords = [[Myriad]]
  |size = Five bicolored 100-card decks
| size = Five bicolored 100-card decks
  |code_expansion = C15
| code_expansion = C15
  |code_expansion_ref = [[Information below the text box]]
| block name = [[Commander series]]
  |series = [[Commander series]]
| first set = [[Commander 2014]]
  |first = Commander 2014
| second set = '''Commander 2015'''
  |second = Commander 2015
| third set =  
  |third = Commander 2016
| previous set = [[Zendikar Expeditions]]
  |previous = Zendikar Expeditions
| this set = Commander 2015
  |next = Legendary Cube
| next set = [[Legendary Cube]]
}}
}}
'''''Commander 2015''''', officially styled as '''''Commander (2015 Edition)''''', is a product in the [[Commander series]] that will be released by [[Wizards of the Coast]] on November 13, 2015. <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/announcing-magic-gathering-commander-2015-2015-08-05|Announcing Magic: The Gathering—Commander (2015)|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|August 5, 2015}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/commander-and-conquer-2015-11-02|Commander and Conquer|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|feature/developing-commander-2015-2015-11-02|Developing Commander 2015|[[Ben Hayes]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref>
'''''Commander 2015''''', officially styled as '''''Commander (2015 Edition)''''', is a product in the [[Commander series]] that was released by [[Wizards of the Coast]] on November 13, 2015.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/announcing-magic-gathering-commander-2015-2015-08-05|Announcing Magic: The Gathering—Commander (2015)|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|August 5, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/developing-commander-2015-2015-11-02|Developing Commander 2015|[[Ben Hayes]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref>


==Set details==
==Set details==
{{cquote|Many will play, one will rise.}}
{{cquote|Many will play, one will rise.}}
''Commander 2015'' features five [[enemy color]]ed 100-card decks (342 different cards). <ref>{{NewRef|commander-2015-edition-packaging-2015-11-04|Commander (2015 Edition) Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|November 4, 2015}}</ref> There are 56 new cards legal in [[Vintage]] and [[Legacy]]. Each of the five preconstructed decks comes with one [[oversized]] [[foil]] [[Commander (General)|Commander]] card, 10 [[double-faced tokens]], a [[deck box|deck storage box]], a strategy insert, a rules reference card and 15 new cards.


Each preconstructed deck was designed with a primary theme and a secondary theme. The main new commander in the deck matches the primary theme, while the alternate new commander matches the secondary theme.<ref>{{newRef|/making-magic/commander-and-conquer-2015-11-02|Command and Conquer|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref> For instance, the [[white]]/[[black]] deck, [[Call the Spirits]], has a primary enchantments theme supported by <c>Daxos the Returned</c> and a secondary lifegain theme supported by <c>Karlov of the Ghost Council</c>.
''Commander 2015'' features five [[enemy color]]ed 100-card decks (342 different cards).<ref>{{DailyRef|commander-2015-edition-packaging-2015-11-04|Commander (2015 Edition) Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|November 4, 2015}}</ref> There are 56 new cards legal in [[Vintage]] and [[Legacy]]. Each of the five preconstructed decks comes with one [[oversized]] [[foil]] [[commander (designation)|commander]] card, 10 [[double-sided token]]s, a [[deck box|deck storage box]], a strategy insert, a rules reference card and 15 new cards.
 
Each preconstructed deck was designed with a primary theme and a secondary theme. The main new commander in the deck matches the primary theme, while the alternate new commander matches the secondary theme.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/commander-and-conquer-2015-11-02|Command and Conquer|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref> For instance, the [[white]]/[[black]] deck, [[Call the Spirits]], has a primary enchantments theme supported by <c>Daxos the Returned</c> and a secondary lifegain theme supported by <c>Karlov of the Ghost Council</c>.
 
The only new printed [[art]]s are the <c>Boros Signet</c> and <c>Orzhov Signet</c> getting their [[MTGO]] arts.
 
===Magic Story===
{{main|Magic Story}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Title !! Author !! Release Date !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/all-cairns-jund-2015-11-04|All the Cairns of Jund}} || [[Michael Yichao]] || 2015-11-04 || [[Alara]] || [[Meren]], Kael, [[Skaal Kesh]]
|-
| {{ArticleArchive|magic-story/family-values-2015-11-11|Family Values}} || [[Alison Luhrs]] || 2015-11-11 || [[Ravnica]] || [[Teysa]], [[Grugg Brothers]], [[Tajic]], [[Obzedat]], [[Jace Beleren]], [[Karlov (Grandfather)|Karlov]]
|}
 
===Magic Online===
The preconstructed decks were not sold in the [[MTGO]] store. Instead, the ''[[Legendary Cube]]'' event awarded Prize Packs that contained six cards from a selection of the 56 new cards from Commander 2015 and 93 other cards from older [[Commander]], [[Conspiracy]], and [[Planechase]] sets. These Prize Packs were the only way for Magic Online players to obtain the new Commander 2015 cards.<ref name="Announcing the Legendary Cube">{{DailyRef|magic-online/announcing-legendary-cube-2015-08-05|Announcing the Legendary Cube|David Whitfield|August 5, 2015}}</ref>


==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
[[File:C15 Experience counter card.jpg|right|thumb|Experience counter card]]
[[File:C15 Experience counter card.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Experience counter card]]
[[Experience counter]] is a player [[counter (marker)|counter]] that will make your Commander grow in power during the course of each game. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/commander-2015-mechanics-2015-11-02|Commander 2015 Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref> An Experience counter card is provided to keep track of the experience points.


[[Myriad]] is a new creature mechanic, focused on [[multiplayer]], that when they attack an opponent, the player put temporal copies of the creature card attacking all the other opponents.
''Commander 2015'' introduced [[Experience counter]]s, player [[counter (marker)|counters]] that will make your Commander grow in power during the course of each game.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/commander-2015-mechanics-2015-11-02|Commander 2015 Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref> Each game pack includes a card labeled "Experience" with the suggestion "Place your experience counters here." This card isn't required for play. It's simply a convenient spot to put your experience counters, which can be represented with [[dice]], glass beads, or other small items.
 
[[Myriad]] is a new creature mechanic focused on [[multiplayer]]. When a creature with myriad attacks an opponent, that creature's controller gets a temporary copy of it attacking each other opponent.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/commander-2015-edition-release-notes-2015-11-11|Commander (2015 Edition) Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 11, 2015}}</ref>


<c>Bastion Protector</c> is the first card to refer to multiple Commander creatures.
<c>Bastion Protector</c> is the first card to refer to multiple Commander creatures.


==Cycles==
==Cycles==
''Commander 2015'' has the following cycles:  
''Commander 2015'' has seven cycles:
* '''Experience Counter Commanders''': five [[mythic rare]] bicolored [[legendary]] [[creature]]s that can be used as a commander. {{-}} <c>Daxos the Returned</c>, <c>Mizzix of the Izmagnus</c>, <c>Meren of Clan Nel Toth</c>, <c>Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas</c> and <c>Ezuri, Claw of Progress</c>.
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Alternate Commanders''': five mythic rare legendary creatures fitting the secondary theme of the decks. {{-}} <c>Karlov of the Ghost Council</c>, <c>Arjun, the Shifting Flame</c>, <c>Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest</c>, <c>Anya, Merciless Angel</c> and <c>Kaseto, Orochi Archmage</c>.
! Cycle name
* '''Reprint Commanders''': five [[rare]] legendary creature reprints that fit the deck's theme. {{-}} <c>Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts</c>, <c>Melek, Izzet Paragon</c>, <c>Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord</c>, <c>Gisela, Blade of Goldnight</c> and <c>Prime Speaker Zegana</c>
! {{W}}{{B}}
* '''Mechanical tie-in's''': five rare cards mechanically related to the same plane as the main commanders. {{-}}<c>Daxos' Torment</c>, <c>Mizzix's Mastery</c>, <c>Bloodspore Thrinax</c>, <c>Kalemne's Captain</c>, and <c>Scytheclaw</c>.
! {{U}}{{R}}
* '''Confluences''': five [[rare]] [[modal spell]]s. {{-}} <c>Righteous Confluence</c>, <c>Mystic Confluence</c>, <c>Wretched</c>, <c>Fiery Confluence</c>, and <c>Verdant Confluence</c>. <ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/developing-cards-commander-2015-11-06|Developing Cards for Commander|[[Sam Stoddard]]|November 6, 2015}}</ref>
! {{B}}{{G}}
* '''Myriad creatures''': five [[uncommon]] creatures with the [[myriad]] mechanic. {{-}} <c>Herald of the Host</c>, <c>Broodbirth Viper</c>, <c>Banshee of the Dread Choir</c>, <c>Warchief Giant</c>, and <c>Caller of the Pack</c>.
! {{R}}{{W}}
! {{G}}{{U}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Experience Counter Commanders'''
|{{card|Daxos the Returned||C15}}
|{{card|Mizzix of the Izmagnus||C15}}
|{{card|Meren of Clan Nel Toth||C15}}
|{{card|Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas||C15}}
|{{card|Ezuri, Claw of Progress||C15}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five [[mythic rare]] bicolored [[legendary]] [[creature]]s that can be used as a commander.
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Alternate Commanders'''
|{{card|Karlov of the Ghost Council||C15}}
|{{card|Arjun, the Shifting Flame||C15}}
|{{card|Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest||C15}}
|{{card|Anya, Merciless Angel||C15}}
|{{card|Kaseto, Orochi Archmage||C15}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five mythic rare legendary creatures fitting the secondary theme of the decks.
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Reprint Commanders'''
|{{card|Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts||C15}}
|{{card|Melek, Izzet Paragon||C15}}
|{{card|Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord||C15}}
|{{card|Gisela, Blade of Goldnight||C15}}
|{{card|Prime Speaker Zegana||C15}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] legendary creature reprints that fit the deck's theme.
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Enemy color signets'''
|{{card|Orzhov Signet||C15}}
|{{card|Izzet Signet||C15}}
|{{card|Golgari Signet||C15}}
|{{card|Boros Signet||C15}}
|{{card|Simic Signet||C15}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five [[common]] [[Mana Stone|mana stones]]. Each artifact costs {{2}} to cast and can be tapped to filter {{1}} into two mana of different colors. Reprinted from ''[[Ravnica: City of Guilds|Ravnica]]'', ''[[Guildpact]]'' and ''[[Dissension]]''
|-
! Cycle name
! {{W}}
! {{U}}
! {{B}}
! {{R}}
! {{G}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Mechanical tie-ins'''
|{{card|Daxos's Torment||C15}}
|{{card|Mizzix's Mastery||C15}}
|{{card|Scourge of Nel Toth||C15}}
|{{card|Kalemne's Captain||C15}}
|{{card|Ezuri's Predation||C15}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five rare cards mechanically related to the same plane as the main commanders, and are connected to them by the card name.
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Confluences'''
|{{card|Righteous Confluence||C15}}
|{{card|Mystic Confluence||C15}}
|{{card|Wretched Confluence||C15}}
|{{card|Fiery Confluence||C15}}
|{{card|Verdant Confluence||C15}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] [[modal spell]]s.<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/developing-cards-commander-2015-11-06|Developing Cards for Commander|[[Sam Stoddard]]|November 6, 2015}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Myriad creatures'''
|{{card|Herald of the Host||C15}}
|{{card|Broodbirth Viper||C15}}
|{{card|Banshee of the Dread Choir||C15}}
|{{card|Warchief Giant||C15}}
|{{card|Caller of the Pack||C15}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five [[uncommon]] creatures with the [[myriad]] mechanic.
|}
 
===Mega cycle===
{| class="wikitable"
!Cycle name
!{{W}}
!{{U}}
!{{B}}
!{{R}}
!{{G}}
|-  
|rowspan="2"|'''Sorcery [[magi]]'''
|{{card|Magus of the Balance|Commander 2018}} <br/> (<c>Balance</c>)
|{{card|Magus of the Mind|Commander 2017}} <br/> (<c>Mind's Desire</c>)
|{{card|Magus of the Will|Commander 2016}} <br/> (<C>Yawgmoth's Will</C>)
|{{card|Magus of the Wheel|Commander 2015}} <br/> (<c>Wheel of Fortune</c>)
|{{card|Magus of the Order|Commander Legends}} <br/> (<c>Natural Order</c>)<ref>{{TwitterRef|GavinVerhey|1159155198096359425|author=[[Gavin Verhey]]|title=To steel everybody appropriately: the 5th Magus is absent from MTGC19.|date= August 7, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|colspan="5"|Rare [[Wizard]]s with the converted mana cost and abilities of iconic sorceries from ''[[Magic]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s past.
|}


==Theme decks==
==Theme decks==
''Commander 2015'' consists of five enemy-colored decks:  
''Commander 2015'' consists of five enemy-colored decks:
{{Theme decks
 
|deck1=[[Call the Spirits]]|w||b||
{{Decks|commander
|deck2=[[Seize Control]]||u||r|
  |Call the Spirits|WB|Daxos the Returned
|deck3=[[Plunder the Graves]]|||b||g
  |Seize Control|UR|Mizzix of the Izmagnus
|deck4=[[Wade into Battle]]|w|||r|
  |Plunder the Graves|BG|Meren of Clan Nel Toth
|deck5=[[Swell the Host]]||u|||g
  |Wade into Battle|RW|Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
  |Swell the Host|GU|Ezuri, Claw of Progress
}}
}}


==Tokens==
==Tokens==
''Commander 2015'' has 24 different [[tokens]]. There are 10 [[double-faced]] tokens in each deck. <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/tokens-commander-2015-edition-2015-11-05|Tokens of Commander (2015 Edition)|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|November 5, 2015}}</ref>  
''Commander 2015'' has 24 different [[token]]s. There are 10 [[double-sided token]]s in each deck.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/tokens-commander-2015-edition-2015-11-05|Tokens of Commander (2015 Edition)|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|November 5, 2015}}</ref>
 
{{columns-list|colwidth=40em|
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Shapeshifter]] creature with [[changeling]] for <c>Crib Swap</c>
# {{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] creature with [[flying]] for <c>Sigil of the Empty Throne</c>
# {{W}} 2/2 [[Cat]] creature for <c>Ajani's Chosen</c>
# {{W}} 2/2 [[Knight]] creature with [[first strike]] for <c>Hunted Dragon</c>
# {{W}} 2/2 Knight creature with [[vigilance]] for <c>Righteous Confluence</c>
# {{U}} 2/2 [[Drake]] creature with flying for <c>Talrand, Sky Summoner</c>
# {{B}} 0/0 [[Germ]] creature for <c>Bonehoard</c> and <c>Scytheclaw</c>
# {{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] creature for <c>Dread Summons</c> and <c>Necromancer's Covenant</c>
# {{R}} 5/5 [[Dragon]] creature with flying for <c>Awaken the Sky Tyrant</c> and <c>Day of the Dragons</c>
# {{R}} 3/1 [[Elemental]] [[Shaman]] creature for <c>Hostility</c> (should have [[Haste]])
# {{R}} 5/1 [[Elemental]] creature named {{card|Lightning Rager}} with [[trample]] and haste for <c>Rite of the Raging Storm</c>
# {{G}} 2/2 [[Bear]] creature for <c>Caller of the Claw</c>
# {{G}} 4/4 [[Beast]] creature for <c>Ezuri's Predation</c>
# {{G}} 3/3 [[Elephant]] creature for <c>Terastodon</c>
# {{G}} 3/3 [[Frog]] [[Lizard]] creature for <c>Rapid Hybridization</c>
# {{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]] creature for <c>Korozda Guildmage</c>, <c>Mycoloth</c>, <c>Thelonite Hermit</c> and <c>Verdant Force</c>
# {{G}} 1/1 [[Snake]] creature for <c>Cobra Trap</c> and <c>Orochi Hatchery</c>
# {{G}} 1/2 [[Spider]] creature with [[reach]] for <c>Arachnogenesis</c> and <c>Spider Spawning</c>
# {{G}} 2/2 [[Wolf]] creature for <c>Kessig Cagebreakers</c>
# {{U/R}} 5/5 [[Elemental]] creature with flying for <c>Call the Skybreaker</c>
# {{G/U}} 1/1 [[Snake]] creature for <c>Patagia Viper</c>
# {{W/B}} 1/1 [[Spirit]] creature with flying for <c>Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts</c>
# {{W/B}} 1/1  [[Spirit]] [[enchantment creature]] for <C>Daxos the Returned</c>
# {{C}} [[Gold]] [[artifact]] for <c>Gild</c>
}}


{{Div col|rules=yes}}
==Notable cards==
# {{X}} 1/1 [[Shapeshifter]] for <c>Crib Swap</c>
*{{card|Æthersnatch||C15}} and {{card|Ætherize||C15}} were the last cards printed using the [[Wikipedia:Æ|ash ligature]] ("Æ").
# {{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] with [[Flying]] for <c>Sigil of the Empty Throne</c>
*<c>Thought Vessel</c> is now among the most heavily played mana rocks in Commander.
# {{W}} 2/2 [[Cat]] for <c>Ajani's Chosen</c>
*<c>Command Beacon</c> is one of the few cards to explicitly move a commander card out of the command zone.
# {{W}} 2/2 [[Knight]] with [[First Strike]] for <c>Hunted Dragon</c>
*<c>Fiery Confluence</c> has seen substantial play in Legacy Red Stompy decks as a flexible card that can also deal 6 damage directly to the opponent.
# {{W}} 2/2 Knight with [[Vigilance]] for <c>Righteous Confluence</c>
# {{U}} 2/2 [[Drake]] with Flying for <c>Talrand, Sky Summoner</c>
# {{B}} 0/0 [[Germ]] for <c>Scytheclaw</c>
# {{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] for
# {{R}} 5/5 [[Dragon]] with Flying for <c>Awaken the Sky Tyrant</c>
# {{R}} 3/1 [[Elemental]] [[Shaman]] for <c>Hostility</c> (should have [[Haste]])
# {{R}} 5/1 [[Elemental]] named Lightning Rager with [[Trample]] and Haste for <c>Rite of the Raging Storm</c>
# {{G}} 2/2 [[Bear]] for <c>Caller of the Claw</c>
# {{G}} 4/4 [[Beast]] for <c>Ezuri's Predation</c>
# {{G}} 3/3 [[Elephant]] for <c>Terastodon</c>
# {{G}} 3/3 [[Frog]] [[Lizard]] for <c>Rapid Hybridization</c>
# {{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]] for 
# {{G}} 1/1 [[Snake]] for <c>Cobra Trap</c> and <c>Orochi Hatchery</c>
# {{G}} 1/2 [[Spider]] with [[Reach]] for <c>Arachnogenesis</c> and <c>Spider Spawning</c>
# {{G}} 2/2 [[Wolf]] for 
# {{U}}{{R}} 5/5 [[Elemental]] with Flying for <c>Call the Skybreaker</c>
# {{U}}{{G}} 1/1 [[Snake]] for <c>Patagia Viper</c>
# {{W}}{{B}} 1/1 [[Spirit]] with Flying for 
# {{W}}{{B}} 1/1 [[Spirit]] [[Enchantment]] for  <C>Daxos the Returned</c>
# {{X}} [[Artifact]] named [[Gold]] for <c>Gild</c>
{{Div col end}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://mtgcommander.net/ Official '''Commander''' (Elder Dragon Highlander - EDH) Homepage]
*[http://mtgcommander.net/ Official '''Commander''' (Elder Dragon Highlander - EDH) Homepage]
*{{DailyRef|command-tower/unofficial-commander-2015-edition-power-rankings-2015-11-19|Unofficial Commander (2015 Edition) Power Rankings|Adam Styborski|November 19, 2015}}
*{{DailyRef|feature/commander-2015-edition-decklists-2015-11-06|Commander (2015 Edition) Decklists|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|November 06, 2015}}


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


 
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Commander 2015
 
Call the Spirits
 
Seize Control
 
Plunder the Graves
 
Wade into Battle
 
Swell the Host
 
Commander 2015
[[File:{{#setmainimage:MTGCommanderLogo.jpg}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description A split shield
Design Dan Emmons (lead)
Kelly Digges
Ethan Fleischer
James Hata
Chris Tulach
Development Ben Hayes (lead)
Kelly Digges
Mark Globus
Shawn Main
James Sooy
with contributions from Matt Tabak
Art direction Jeremy Jarvis
Release date November 13, 2015
Plane Multiversal
Themes and mechanics Enemy colored commanders,
Experience counters
Keywords/​ability words Constellation, Devour, Living weapon, Monstrosity, Myriad, Overload
Set size Five bicolored 100-card decks
Expansion code C15[1]
Commander series
Commander 2014 Commander 2015 Commander 2016
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Zendikar Expeditions Commander 2015 Legendary Cube

Commander 2015, officially styled as Commander (2015 Edition), is a product in the Commander series that was released by Wizards of the Coast on November 13, 2015.[2][3]

Set details

“  Many will play, one will rise.  ”

Commander 2015 features five enemy colored 100-card decks (342 different cards).[4] There are 56 new cards legal in Vintage and Legacy. Each of the five preconstructed decks comes with one oversized foil commander card, 10 double-sided tokens, a deck storage box, a strategy insert, a rules reference card and 15 new cards.

Each preconstructed deck was designed with a primary theme and a secondary theme. The main new commander in the deck matches the primary theme, while the alternate new commander matches the secondary theme.[5] For instance, the white/black deck, Call the Spirits, has a primary enchantments theme supported by Daxos the Returned and a secondary lifegain theme supported by Karlov of the Ghost Council.

The only new printed arts are the Boros Signet and Orzhov Signet getting their MTGO arts.

Magic Story

Main article: Magic Story
Title Author Release Date Setting (plane) Featuring
All the Cairns of Jund Michael Yichao 2015-11-04 Alara Meren, Kael, Skaal Kesh
Family Values Alison Luhrs 2015-11-11 Ravnica Teysa, Grugg Brothers, Tajic, Obzedat, Jace Beleren, Karlov

Magic Online

The preconstructed decks were not sold in the MTGO store. Instead, the Legendary Cube event awarded Prize Packs that contained six cards from a selection of the 56 new cards from Commander 2015 and 93 other cards from older Commander, Conspiracy, and Planechase sets. These Prize Packs were the only way for Magic Online players to obtain the new Commander 2015 cards.[6]

Mechanics

Experience counter card

Commander 2015 introduced Experience counters, player counters that will make your Commander grow in power during the course of each game.[7] Each game pack includes a card labeled "Experience" with the suggestion "Place your experience counters here." This card isn't required for play. It's simply a convenient spot to put your experience counters, which can be represented with dice, glass beads, or other small items.

Myriad is a new creature mechanic focused on multiplayer. When a creature with myriad attacks an opponent, that creature's controller gets a temporary copy of it attacking each other opponent.[8]

Bastion Protector is the first card to refer to multiple Commander creatures.

Cycles

Commander 2015 has seven cycles:

Cycle name {W}{B} {U}{R} {B}{G} {R}{W} {G}{U}
Experience Counter Commanders Daxos the Returned Mizzix of the Izmagnus Meren of Clan Nel Toth Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Five mythic rare bicolored legendary creatures that can be used as a commander.
Alternate Commanders Karlov of the Ghost Council Arjun, the Shifting Flame Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Anya, Merciless Angel Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Five mythic rare legendary creatures fitting the secondary theme of the decks.
Reprint Commanders Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Melek, Izzet Paragon Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Prime Speaker Zegana
Five rare legendary creature reprints that fit the deck's theme.
Enemy color signets Orzhov Signet Izzet Signet Golgari Signet Boros Signet Simic Signet
Five common mana stones. Each artifact costs {2} to cast and can be tapped to filter {1} into two mana of different colors. Reprinted from Ravnica, Guildpact and Dissension
Cycle name {W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Mechanical tie-ins Daxos's Torment Mizzix's Mastery Scourge of Nel Toth Kalemne's Captain Ezuri's Predation
Five rare cards mechanically related to the same plane as the main commanders, and are connected to them by the card name.
Confluences Righteous Confluence Mystic Confluence Wretched Confluence Fiery Confluence Verdant Confluence
Five rare modal spells.[9]
Myriad creatures Herald of the Host Broodbirth Viper Banshee of the Dread Choir Warchief Giant Caller of the Pack
Five uncommon creatures with the myriad mechanic.

Mega cycle

Cycle name {W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Sorcery magi Magus of the Balance (Commander 2018)
(Balance) 		Magus of the Mind (Commander 2017)
(Mind's Desire) 		Magus of the Will (Commander 2016)
(Yawgmoth's Will) 		Magus of the Wheel (Commander 2015)
(Wheel of Fortune) 		Magus of the Order (Commander Legends)
(Natural Order)[10]
Rare Wizards with the converted mana cost and abilities of iconic sorceries from Magic's past.

Theme decks

Commander 2015 consists of five enemy-colored decks:

Theme
deck name 		Color Identity Commander
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Call the Spirits W B Daxos the Returned
Seize Control U R Mizzix of the Izmagnus
Plunder the Graves B G Meren of Clan Nel Toth
Wade into Battle W R Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
Swell the Host U G Ezuri, Claw of Progress

Tokens

Commander 2015 has 24 different tokens. There are 10 double-sided tokens in each deck.[11]

  1. {C} 1/1 Shapeshifter creature with changeling for Crib Swap
  2. {W} 4/4 Angel creature with flying for Sigil of the Empty Throne
  3. {W} 2/2 Cat creature for Ajani's Chosen
  4. {W} 2/2 Knight creature with first strike for Hunted Dragon
  5. {W} 2/2 Knight creature with vigilance for Righteous Confluence
  6. {U} 2/2 Drake creature with flying for Talrand, Sky Summoner
  7. {B} 0/0 Germ creature for Bonehoard and Scytheclaw
  8. {B} 2/2 Zombie creature for Dread Summons and Necromancer's Covenant
  9. {R} 5/5 Dragon creature with flying for Awaken the Sky Tyrant and Day of the Dragons
  10. {R} 3/1 Elemental Shaman creature for Hostility (should have Haste)
  11. {R} 5/1 Elemental creature named Lightning Rager with trample and haste for Rite of the Raging Storm
  12. {G} 2/2 Bear creature for Caller of the Claw
  13. {G} 4/4 Beast creature for Ezuri's Predation
  14. {G} 3/3 Elephant creature for Terastodon
  15. {G} 3/3 Frog Lizard creature for Rapid Hybridization
  16. {G} 1/1 Saproling creature for Korozda Guildmage, Mycoloth, Thelonite Hermit and Verdant Force
  17. {G} 1/1 Snake creature for Cobra Trap and Orochi Hatchery
  18. {G} 1/2 Spider creature with reach for Arachnogenesis and Spider Spawning
  19. {G} 2/2 Wolf creature for Kessig Cagebreakers
  20. {U/R} 5/5 Elemental creature with flying for Call the Skybreaker
  21. {G/U} 1/1 Snake creature for Patagia Viper
  22. {W/B} 1/1 Spirit creature with flying for Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
  23. {W/B} 1/1 Spirit enchantment creature for Daxos the Returned
  24. {C} Gold artifact for Gild

Notable cards

  • Æthersnatch and Ætherize were the last cards printed using the ash ligature ("Æ").
  • Thought Vessel is now among the most heavily played mana rocks in Commander.
  • Command Beacon is one of the few cards to explicitly move a commander card out of the command zone.
  • Fiery Confluence has seen substantial play in Legacy Red Stompy decks as a flexible card that can also deal 6 damage directly to the opponent.

External links

References

  1. ↑ Information below the text box
  2. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (August 5, 2015). "Announcing Magic: The Gathering—Commander (2015)". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Ben Hayes (November 2, 2015). "Developing Commander 2015". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (November 4, 2015). "Commander (2015 Edition) Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 2, 2015). "Command and Conquer". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ David Whitfield (August 5, 2015). "Announcing the Legendary Cube". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ Matt Tabak (November 2, 2015). "Commander 2015 Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 11, 2015). "Commander (2015 Edition) Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ Sam Stoddard (November 6, 2015). "Developing Cards for Commander". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  10. ↑ Gavin Verhey (August 7, 2019). "To steel everybody appropriately: the 5th Magus is absent from MTGC19.". Twitter.
  11. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (November 5, 2015). "Tokens of Commander (2015 Edition)". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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