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{{Upcoming release}}
{{SubTabs
|sub1 = Exquisite Invention
|sub2 = Nature's Vengeance
|sub3 = Adaptive Enchantment
|sub4 = Subjective Reality
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{{Infobox set
{{Infobox set
| image = C18 logo.png
| image = C18 logo.png
| symbol_description = A lightning bolt over a shield
| symbol_description = A lightning bolt over a shield
| design = [[Ken Nagle]] (lead)<br>[[Jules Robins]]<br>[[Glenn Jones]]<br>[[Mcclane Crowell]]
| design = [[Ken Nagle]] (lead)<br>[[Jules Robins]]<br>[[Glenn Jones]]<br>[[Mclane Crowell]]
| development = [[Gavin Verhey]] (lead)<br>[[Scott Larabee]]<br>Jules Robins<br>[[Eli Shiffrin]]
| development = [[Gavin Verhey]] (lead)<br>[[Scott Larabee]]<br>Jules Robins<br>[[Eli Shiffrin]]
| art = [[Mark Winters]]
| art = [[Mark Winters]]
| release = August 10, 2018
| release = August 10, 2018
| mechanics = [[Planeswalker]] [[Deck commander|commanders]]
|plane = [[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
| mechanics = [[Planeswalker]] [[commander (designation)|commander]]s
| keywords = [[Bestow]], [[Commander ninjutsu]], [[Commander storm|"Commander storm"]], [[Constellation]], [[Evoke]], [[Improvise]], [[Landfall]], [[Lieutenant]], [[Manifest]], [[Metalcraft]], [[Miracle]], [[Retrace]], [[Totem armor]]
| keywords = [[Bestow]], [[Commander ninjutsu]], [[Commander storm|"Commander storm"]], [[Constellation]], [[Evoke]], [[Improvise]], [[Landfall]], [[Lieutenant]], [[Manifest]], [[Metalcraft]], [[Miracle]], [[Retrace]], [[Totem armor]]
| size = Four 100-card decks
| size = Four 100-card decks
| code_expansion = C18
| code_expansion = C18
| code_expansion_ref = <ref>[https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/Commander-2018 Product Information]</ref>
| code_expansion_ref = [https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/Commander-2018 Product Information]
| series = [[Commander series]]
| series = [[Commander series]]
| first = [[Commander Anthology Volume II]]
| first = Commander Anthology Volume II
| second = [[Commander 2018]]
| second = Commander 2018
| third =  
| third = Commander 2019
| previous = [[Core Set 2019]]
| previous = Core Set 2019
| next = [[Guilds of Ravnica]]
| next = {{noslash|Guilds of Ravnica/Mythic Edition}}
}}
}}


'''''Commander 2018''''', officially styled as '''''Commander (2018 Edition)''''', is a product in the [[Commander series]] that will be released by [[Wizards of the Coast]] on August 10, 2018.<ref name="SetAnnouncement">{{NewRef|news/valentines-day-mini-announcement-day-2018-02-14|Valentine's Day Mini–Announcement Day|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|February 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|feature/commander-2018-edition-release-notes-2018-07-27|''Commander (2018 Edition)'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|July 27, 2018}}</ref>  
'''''Commander 2018''''', officially styled as '''''Commander (2018 Edition)''''', is a product in the [[Commander series]] that was released by [[Wizards of the Coast]] on August 10, 2018.<ref name="SetAnnouncement">{{DailyRef|news/valentines-day-mini-announcement-day-2018-02-14|Valentine's Day Mini–Announcement Day|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|February 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/commander-2018-edition-release-notes-2018-07-27|''Commander (2018 Edition)'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|July 27, 2018}}</ref>  


== Set details ==
== Set details ==
{{cquote|Call on powerful [[planeswalkers]] and deploy their signature strategies to make sure you're the last player standing.}}
{{cquote|Call on powerful [[planeswalker]]s and deploy their signature strategies to make sure you're the last player standing.}}
Like its [[Commander 2017|predecessor]], ''Commander 2018'' consists of four [[preconstructed theme deck]]s, and features twelve premium [[foil]] [[Deck commander|commanders]].<ref>[https://wpn.wizards.com/en/products/commander-2018 Wizards Play Network]</ref> The four 100-card decks contain 307 different cards in total. There are 59 new cards legal in [[Vintage]] and [[Legacy]]. Each deck comes with a [[deck box]], 10 [[double-faced]] [[token]] cards, a strategy insert and a rules reference guide.  
Like its [[Commander 2017|predecessor]], ''Commander 2018'' consists of four [[preconstructed theme deck]]s, and features twelve premium [[foil]] [[commander (designation)|commander]]s.<ref>[https://wpn.wizards.com/en/products/commander-2018 Wizards Play Network]</ref> The four 100-card decks contain 307 different cards in total. There are 59 new cards legal in [[Vintage]] and [[Legacy]]. Each deck comes with a [[deck box]], a foil [[oversized]] Commander card, 10 [[double-faced]] [[token]] cards, a strategy insert and a rules reference guide.  


There is no pattern of colors between the decks. The themes are:<ref>[https://twitter.com/GavinVerhey/status/1017529751508959234 Gavin Verhey on Twitter]</ref>  
There is no pattern of colors between the decks. The themes are:<ref>[https://twitter.com/GavinVerhey/status/1017529751508959234 Gavin Verhey on Twitter]</ref>  


* '''Exquisite Invention''' ({{U}}{{R}}, [[Artifact]]s)
* '''[[Exquisite Invention]]''' ({{mana|UR}}, [[Artifact]]s)
* '''Nature's Vengeance''' ({{B}}{{R}}{{G}}, [[Land]]s)
* '''[[Nature's Vengeance]]''' ({{mana|BRG}}, [[Land]]s)
* '''Adaptive Enchantment''' ({{G}}{{W}}{{U}}, [[Enchantment]]s)
* '''[[Adaptive Enchantment]]''' ({{mana|GWU}}, [[Enchantment]]s)
* '''Subjective Reality''' ({{W}}{{U}}{{B}}, Top-of-[[Library]] matters)
* '''[[Subjective Reality]]''' ({{mana|WUB}}, Top-of-[[Library]] matters)


==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
''Commander 2018'' once again features [[Planeswalker]]s that can be used as a [[deck commander]], as first seen in ''[[Commander 2014]]''. '''[[Lieutenant]]''', introduced in ''[[Commander 2014]]'', is also a returning mechanic.
''Commander 2018'' once again features [[Planeswalker]]s that can be used as a [[commander (designation)|commander]], as first seen in ''[[Commander 2014]]''. '''[[Lieutenant]]''', introduced in ''[[Commander 2014]]'', is also a returning mechanic.


It also introduces variants for previous abilities which care about the [[command]] zone.
It also introduces variants for previous abilities which care about the [[command]] zone.
* '''[[Commander ninjutsu]]''' is a variant of ninjutsu, which allows the [[Ninja]] to be in your command zone or your hand.
* '''[[Commander ninjutsu]]''' is a variant of ninjutsu, which allows the [[Ninja]] to be in your command zone or your hand.
* '''[[Commander storm]]''' is a variant of [[storm]] which takes the number of times your commander was cast from the command zone into account. It was however not [[keyword]]ed.  
* '''[[Commander storm]]''' is a variant of [[storm]] which takes the number of times your commander was cast from the command zone into account. The ability was not keyworded, due to [[R&D]] not being able to settle on a name, but all cards with the ability have "Storm" in the name.


The set further features several returning non-[[evergreen]] mechanics on new cards.<ref>{{NewRef|card-preview/designing-commander-2018-edition-2018-07-24|Designing ''Commander 2018''|[[Gavin Verhey]]|July 24, 2018}}</ref>  These mechanics are:
The set further features several returning non-[[evergreen]] mechanics on new cards.<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/designing-commander-2018-edition-2018-07-24|Designing ''Commander 2018''|[[Gavin Verhey]]|July 24, 2018}}</ref>  These mechanics are:
* '''[[Bestow]]''', introduced in ''[[Theros]]'' (<c>Kestia, the Cultivator</c>)
* '''[[Bestow]]''', introduced in ''[[Theros]]'' (<c>Kestia, the Cultivator</c>)
* '''[[Constellation]]''', introduced in ''[[Journey into Nyx]]'' (<c>Nylea's Colossus</c>)
* '''[[Constellation]]''', introduced in ''[[Journey into Nyx]]'' (<c>Nylea's Colossus</c>)
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==Cycles==
==Cycles==
''Commander 2018'' has at least five cycles, three of which only consists of four cards:
''Commander 2018'' has at least five cycles, three of which only consists of four cards:
 
{| class="wikitable"  
*'''"Commander storm" spells:''' Five [[rare]] spells with 'Storm' in the title, which can copy themselves for each time the commander was cast from the command zone {{-}} <c>Empyrial Storm</c> ({{W}}), <c>Echo Storm</c> ({{U}}), <c>Skull Storm</c> ({{B}}), <c>Fury Storm</c> ({{R}}), and <c>Genesis Storm</c> ({{G}}).
! Cycle name
*'''Loyal lieutenants:''' Five [[uncommon]] creatures with 'Loyal' in the title and the [[lieutenant]] ability word. Each has a keyword ability, and an ability that triggers at the beginning of combat if you control your commander {{-}} <c>Loyal Unicorn</c> ({{W}}), <c>Loyal Drake</c> ({{U}}), <c>Loyal Subordinate</c> ({{B}}), <c>Loyal Apprentice</c> ({{R}}), and <c>Loyal Guardian</c> ({{G}}).
! {{U}}{{R}} <br/> [[Commander 2018/Exquisite Invention|Exquisite Invention]]
 
! {{B}}{{R}}{{G}} <br/> [[Commander 2018/Nature's Vengeance|Nature's Vengeance]]
===4-card cycles===
! {{G}}{{W}}{{U}} <br/> [[Commander 2018/Adaptive Enchantment|Adaptive Enchantment]]
*'''Planeswalker commanders:''' Four [[mythic rare]] [[planeswalker]]s that can each be used as a commander {{-}} <c>Saheeli, the Gifted</c> ({{U}}{{R}}), <c>Lord Windgrace</c> ({{B}}{{R}}{{G}}), <c>Estrid, the Masked</c> ({{W}}{{U}}{{G}}), and <c>Aminatou, the Fateshifter</c> ({{W}}{{U}}{{B}}).
! {{W}}{{U}}{{B}} <br/> [[Commander 2018/Subjective Reality|Subjective Reality]]
*'''"Sub-commanders":''' Four [[rare]] legendary creatures, each of which is missing one of the colors of the deck in which they are printed, and thus can't be substituted in as commander right out of the box {{-}} <c>Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor</c> ({{R}}), <c>Xantcha, Sleeper Agent</c> ({{B/R}}), <c>Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle</c> ({{G/U}}), and <c>Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow</c> ({{U/B}}).
|-
*'''Signature spells:''' Four rare non-creature spells featuring the planeswalker commanders {{-}} <c>Saheeli's Directive</c> ({{R}}), <c>Windgrace's Judgment</c> ({{B/G}}), <c>Estrid's Invocation</c> ({{U}}), and <c>Aminatou's Augury</c> ({{U}}).
|rowspan="2"|'''Planeswalker commanders'''
|{{card|Saheeli, the Gifted||C18}}
|{{card|Lord Windgrace||C18}}
|{{card|Estrid, the Masked||C18}}
|{{card|Aminatou, the Fateshifter||C18}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Four [[mythic rare]] [[planeswalker]]s that can each be used as a commander.
|-
|rowspan="3"|'''Alternate commanders'''
|{{card|Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer||C18}}
|{{card|Gyrus, Waker of Corpses||C18}}
|{{card|Kestia, the Cultivator||C18}}
|{{card|Varina, Lich Queen||C18}}
|-
|{{card|Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice||C18}}
|{{card|Thantis, the Warweaver||C18}}
|{{card|Tuvasa the Sunlit||C18}}
|{{card|Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign||C18}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Eight alternative commanders that can replace the main commanders.
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''"Sub-commanders"'''
|{{card|Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor||C18}} ({{R}})
|{{card|Xantcha, Sleeper Agent||C18}} ({{B/R}})
|{{card|Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle||C18}} ({{G/U}})
|{{card|Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow||C18}} ({{U/B}})
|-
|colspan="5"|Four [[rare]] legendary creatures, each of which is missing one of the colors of the deck in which they are printed, and thus can't be substituted in as commander right out of the box.
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Signature spells'''
|{{card|Saheeli's Directive||C18}}
|{{card|Windgrace's Judgment||C18}}
|{{card|Estrid's Invocation||C18}}
|{{card|Aminatou's Augury||C18}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Four rare non-creature spells featuring the planeswalker commanders
|}
===Horizontal Cycle===
{| class="wikitable"
!Cycle name
!{{W}}
!{{U}}
!{{B}}
!{{R}}
!{{G}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''"Commander storm" spells'''
|{{card|Empyrial Storm||C18}}
|{{card|Echo Storm||C18}}
|{{card|Skull Storm||C18}}
|{{card|Fury Storm||C18}}
|{{card|Genesis Storm||C18}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] spells that copy themselves for each time your commander was cast from the command zone.
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Loyal lieutenants'''
|{{card|Loyal Unicorn||C18}}
|{{card|Loyal Drake||C18}}
|{{card|Loyal Subordinate||C18}}
|{{card|Loyal Apprentice||C18}}
|{{card|Loyal Guardian||C18}}
|-
|colspan="5"|Five [[uncommon]] creatures with the [[lieutenant]] ability word. Each has a keyword ability and an ability that triggers at the beginning of combat if you control your commander.
|}


=== Mega cycle ===
=== Mega cycle ===
* '''Sorcery [[magi]]''': Rare [[Wizard]]s with the converted mana cost and abilities of iconic sorceries from ''[[Magic]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s past, one printed in each Commander set since ''[[Commander 2015]]''. ''Commander 2018'' adds <c>Magus of the Balance</c> (<c>Balance</c>, {{W}}) to the cycle, with previous members being <c>Magus of the Mind</c> (<c>Mind's Desire</c>, {{U}}), <c>Magus of the Will</c> (<C>Yawgmoth's Will</C>, {{B}}), and <c>Magus of the Wheel</c> (<c>Wheel of Fortune</c>, {{R}}).
{| 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 2018'' consists of four decks featuring twelve premium [[foil]] commanders. Each deck contains 100 cards plus an [[oversized]] [[foil]] [[deck commander|commander]] card.<ref name="C18 Tokens and Decklists"/>  
''Commander 2018'' consists of four decks featuring twelve premium [[foil]] commanders. Each deck contains 100 cards plus an [[oversized]] [[foil]] [[commander (designation)|commander]] card.<ref name="C18 Tokens and Decklists"/>  


{{Decks|commander
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== Tokens and Overlay cards==
== Tokens and overlay cards ==
''Commander 2018'' features 25 [[token]]s and 1 [[overlay card]]:<ref name="C18 Tokens and Decklists">{{NewRef|feature/commander-2018-edition-decklists-and-tokens-2018-07-27|''Commander (2018 Edition)'' Deck Lists and Tokens|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 27, 2018}}</ref>  
''Commander 2018'' features 25 [[token]]s and 1 [[overlay card]]:<ref name="C18 Tokens and Decklists">{{DailyRef|feature/commander-2018-edition-decklists-and-tokens-2018-07-27|''Commander (2018 Edition)'' Deck Lists and Tokens|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 27, 2018}}</ref>  
# {{C}} 2/2 [[Manifest]] creature overlay card, for <c>Cloudform</c> and <c>Primordial Mist</c>.
 
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# {{card|Manifest||TC18}} overlay card, for <c>Cloudform</c>, <c>Jeskai Infiltrator</c>, <c>Lightform</c> and <c>Primordial Mist</c>.
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Shapeshifter]] creature with [[changeling]], for <c>Crib Swap</c>.
# {{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> and <c>Empyrial Storm</c>.
# {{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] creature with [[flying]], for <c>Empyrial Storm</c>, <c>Entreat the Angels</c> and <c>Sigil of the Empty Throne</c>.
# {{W}} [[Aura]] [[enchantment]] named Mask with enchant permanent and totem armor, for <c>Estrid, the Masked</c>.
# {{W}} [[Aura]] enchantment named Mask with [[Enchant|enchant permanent]] and [[totem armor]], for <c>Estrid, the Masked</c>.
# {{W}} 2/2 [[Cat]] creature, for <c>Ajani's Chosen</c>.
# {{W}} 2/2 [[Cat]] creature, for <c>Ajani's Chosen</c>.
# {{W}} 1/1 [[Soldier]] creature, for <c>Martial Coup</c>.
# {{W}} 1/1 [[Soldier]] creature, for <c>Martial Coup</c>.
# {{U}} 2/1 [[Myr]] artifact creature, for <c>Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer</c>.
# {{U}} 2/1 [[Myr]] artifact creature, for <c>Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer</c>.
# {{U}} 1/1 [[Thopter]] artifact creature with [[flying]], for <c>Sharding Sphinx</c>.
# {{U}} 1/1 [[Thopter]] artifact creature with flying, for <c>Sharding Sphinx</c>.
# {{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] creature, for <c>Army of the Damned</c> and <c>Varina, Lich Queen</c>.
# {{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] creature, for <c>Army of the Damned</c> and <c>Varina, Lich Queen</c>.
# {{R}} 0/2 [[Dragon]] [[Egg]] creature with [[defender]] and "When this creature dies, create a 2/2 red Dragon creature token with flying and '{{R}}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.'", for <c>Nesting Dragon</c>.
# {{R}} 0/2 [[Dragon]] [[Egg]] creature with [[defender]] and "When this creature dies, create a 2/2 red Dragon creature token with flying and '{{R}}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn,'" for <c>Nesting Dragon</c>.
# {{R}} 2/2 [[Dragon]] creature with [[flying]] and "{{R}}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.", for <c>Nesting Dragon</c>.
# {{R}} 2/2 Dragon creature with [[flying]] and "{{R}}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn," for <c>Nesting Dragon</c>.
# {{R}} 1/1 [[Survivor]] creature, for <c>Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor</c>.
# {{R}} 1/1 [[Survivor]] creature, for <c>Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor</c>.
# {{G}} 4/4 [[Beast]] creature, for <c>Rampaging Baloths</c>.
# {{G}} 4/4 [[Beast]] creature, for <c>Rampaging Baloths</c>.
# {{G}} 5/5 [[Beast]] creature with [[trample]], for <c>Spawning Grounds</c>.
# {{G}} 5/5 Beast creature with [[trample]], for <c>Spawning Grounds</c>.
# {{G}} 2/2 [[Cat]] [[Warrior]] creature with [[forestwalk]], for <c>Lord Windgrace</c>.
# {{G}} 2/2 Cat [[Warrior]] creature with [[forestwalk]], for <c>Lord Windgrace</c>.
# {{G}} */* [[Elemental]] creature, for <c>Dokai, Weaver of Life</c>.
# {{G}} */* [[Elemental]] creature, for <c>Dokai, Weaver of Life</c>.
# {{G}} 0/1 [[Plant]] creature, for <c>Avenger of Zendikar</c>, <c>Khalni Garden</c> and <c>Turntimber Sower</c>.
# {{G}} 0/1 [[Plant]] creature, for <c>Avenger of Zendikar</c>, <c>Khalni Garden</c> and <c>Turntimber Sower</c>.
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# {{C}} [[Clue]] artifact with "{{2}}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card," for <c>Magnifying Glass</c>.
# {{C}} [[Clue]] artifact with "{{2}}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card," for <c>Magnifying Glass</c>.
# {{C}} 4/4 [[Construct]] artifact creature, for <c>Retrofitter Foundry</c>.
# {{C}} 4/4 [[Construct]] artifact creature, for <c>Retrofitter Foundry</c>.
# {{C}} 6/12 [[Construct]] artifact creature with [[Trample]], for <c>Ancient Stone Idol</c>.
# {{C}} 6/12 Construct artifact creature with [[trample]], for <c>Ancient Stone Idol</c>.
# {{C}} */* [[Horror]] artifact creature, for <c>Phyrexian Rebirth</c>.
# {{C}} */* [[Horror]] artifact creature, for <c>Phyrexian Rebirth</c>.
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Myr]] artifact creature, for <c>Myr Battlesphere</c>.
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Myr]] artifact creature, for <c>Myr Battlesphere</c>.
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Servo]] artifact creature, for <c>Retrofitter Foundry</c> and <c>Saheeli, the Gifted</c>.
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Servo]] artifact creature, for <c>Retrofitter Foundry</c> and <c>Saheeli, the Gifted</c>.
# {{C}} 1/1 [[Thopter]] artifact creature with [[flying]], for <c>Loyal Apprentice</c>, <c>Maverick Thopterist</c>, <c>Retrofitter Foundry</c>, <c>Thopter Assembly</c>, <c>Thopter Engineer</c>, <c>Thopter Spy Network</c> and <c>Whirler Rogue</c>.
# {{C}} 1/1 Thopter artifact creature with [[flying]] (1 of 2), for <c>Loyal Apprentice</c>, <c>Maverick Thopterist</c>, <c>Retrofitter Foundry</c>, <c>Thopter Assembly</c>, <c>Thopter Engineer</c>, <c>Thopter Spy Network</c> and <c>Whirler Rogue</c>.
# {{C}} 1/1 Thopter artifact creature with flying.
# {{C}} 1/1 Thopter artifact creature with flying (2 of 2).
}}
 
==Reception==
Some elements of design, the lack of wanted reprints and the increased price attributed to a lukewarm reception of the set.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/state-product-design-2018-2019-02-05|State of Product Design 2018|[[Gavin Verhey]]|2019-02-05}}</ref>


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


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Commander 2018
 
Exquisite Invention
 
Nature's Vengeance
 
Adaptive Enchantment
 
Subjective Reality
 
Commander 2018
[[File:{{#setmainimage:C18 logo.png}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description A lightning bolt over a shield
Design Ken Nagle (lead)
Jules Robins
Glenn Jones
Mclane Crowell
Development Gavin Verhey (lead)
Scott Larabee
Jules Robins
Eli Shiffrin
Art direction Mark Winters
Release date August 10, 2018
Plane Multiversal
Themes and mechanics Planeswalker commanders
Keywords/​ability words Bestow, Commander ninjutsu, "Commander storm", Constellation, Evoke, Improvise, Landfall, Lieutenant, Manifest, Metalcraft, Miracle, Retrace, Totem armor
Set size Four 100-card decks
Expansion code C18[1]
Commander series
Commander Anthology Volume II Commander 2018 Commander 2019
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Core Set 2019 Commander 2018 Guilds of Ravnica
Mythic Edition

Commander 2018, officially styled as Commander (2018 Edition), is a product in the Commander series that was released by Wizards of the Coast on August 10, 2018.[2][3]

Set details

“  Call on powerful planeswalkers and deploy their signature strategies to make sure you're the last player standing.  ”

Like its predecessor, Commander 2018 consists of four preconstructed theme decks, and features twelve premium foil commanders.[4] The four 100-card decks contain 307 different cards in total. There are 59 new cards legal in Vintage and Legacy. Each deck comes with a deck box, a foil oversized Commander card, 10 double-faced token cards, a strategy insert and a rules reference guide.

There is no pattern of colors between the decks. The themes are:[5]

Mechanics

Commander 2018 once again features Planeswalkers that can be used as a commander, as first seen in Commander 2014. Lieutenant, introduced in Commander 2014, is also a returning mechanic.

It also introduces variants for previous abilities which care about the command zone.

  • Commander ninjutsu is a variant of ninjutsu, which allows the Ninja to be in your command zone or your hand.
  • Commander storm is a variant of storm which takes the number of times your commander was cast from the command zone into account. The ability was not keyworded, due to R&D not being able to settle on a name, but all cards with the ability have "Storm" in the name.

The set further features several returning non-evergreen mechanics on new cards.[6] These mechanics are:

Card types

Commander 2018 introduces the Aminatou, Estrid, and Windgrace planeswalker types.

Cycles

Commander 2018 has at least five cycles, three of which only consists of four cards:

Cycle name {U}{R}
Exquisite Invention 		{B}{R}{G}
Nature's Vengeance 		{G}{W}{U}
Adaptive Enchantment 		{W}{U}{B}
Subjective Reality
Planeswalker commanders Saheeli, the Gifted Lord Windgrace Estrid, the Masked Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Four mythic rare planeswalkers that can each be used as a commander.
Alternate commanders Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Gyrus, Waker of Corpses Kestia, the Cultivator Varina, Lich Queen
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Thantis, the Warweaver Tuvasa the Sunlit Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
Eight alternative commanders that can replace the main commanders.
"Sub-commanders" Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor ({R}) Xantcha, Sleeper Agent ({B/R}) Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle ({G/U}) Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow ({U/B})
Four rare legendary creatures, each of which is missing one of the colors of the deck in which they are printed, and thus can't be substituted in as commander right out of the box.
Signature spells Saheeli's Directive Windgrace's Judgment Estrid's Invocation Aminatou's Augury
Four rare non-creature spells featuring the planeswalker commanders

Horizontal Cycle

Cycle name {W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
"Commander storm" spells Empyrial Storm Echo Storm Skull Storm Fury Storm Genesis Storm
Five rare spells that copy themselves for each time your commander was cast from the command zone.
Loyal lieutenants Loyal Unicorn Loyal Drake Loyal Subordinate Loyal Apprentice Loyal Guardian
Five uncommon creatures with the lieutenant ability word. Each has a keyword ability and an ability that triggers at the beginning of combat if you control your commander.

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)[7]
Rare Wizards with the converted mana cost and abilities of iconic sorceries from Magic's past.

Theme decks

Commander 2018 consists of four decks featuring twelve premium foil commanders. Each deck contains 100 cards plus an oversized foil commander card.[8]

Theme
deck name 		Color Identity Commander
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Exquisite Invention U R Saheeli, the Gifted
Nature's Vengeance B R G Lord Windgrace
Adaptive Enchantment W U G Estrid, the Masked
Subjective Reality W U B Aminatou, the Fateshifter

Tokens and overlay cards

Commander 2018 features 25 tokens and 1 overlay card:[8]

  1. Manifest overlay card, for Cloudform, Jeskai Infiltrator, Lightform and Primordial Mist.
  2. {C} 1/1 Shapeshifter creature with changeling, for Crib Swap.
  3. {W} 4/4 Angel creature with flying, for Empyrial Storm, Entreat the Angels and Sigil of the Empty Throne.
  4. {W} Aura enchantment named Mask with enchant permanent and totem armor, for Estrid, the Masked.
  5. {W} 2/2 Cat creature, for Ajani's Chosen.
  6. {W} 1/1 Soldier creature, for Martial Coup.
  7. {U} 2/1 Myr artifact creature, for Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer.
  8. {U} 1/1 Thopter artifact creature with flying, for Sharding Sphinx.
  9. {B} 2/2 Zombie creature, for Army of the Damned and Varina, Lich Queen.
  10. {R} 0/2 Dragon Egg creature with defender and "When this creature dies, create a 2/2 red Dragon creature token with flying and '{R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn,'" for Nesting Dragon.
  11. {R} 2/2 Dragon creature with flying and "{R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn," for Nesting Dragon.
  12. {R} 1/1 Survivor creature, for Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor.
  13. {G} 4/4 Beast creature, for Rampaging Baloths.
  14. {G} 5/5 Beast creature with trample, for Spawning Grounds.
  15. {G} 2/2 Cat Warrior creature with forestwalk, for Lord Windgrace.
  16. {G} */* Elemental creature, for Dokai, Weaver of Life.
  17. {G} 0/1 Plant creature, for Avenger of Zendikar, Khalni Garden and Turntimber Sower.
  18. {B/G} 1/1 Worm creature, for Worm Harvest.
  19. {C} Clue artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card," for Magnifying Glass.
  20. {C} 4/4 Construct artifact creature, for Retrofitter Foundry.
  21. {C} 6/12 Construct artifact creature with trample, for Ancient Stone Idol.
  22. {C} */* Horror artifact creature, for Phyrexian Rebirth.
  23. {C} 1/1 Myr artifact creature, for Myr Battlesphere.
  24. {C} 1/1 Servo artifact creature, for Retrofitter Foundry and Saheeli, the Gifted.
  25. {C} 1/1 Thopter artifact creature with flying (1 of 2), for Loyal Apprentice, Maverick Thopterist, Retrofitter Foundry, Thopter Assembly, Thopter Engineer, Thopter Spy Network and Whirler Rogue.
  26. {C} 1/1 Thopter artifact creature with flying (2 of 2).

Reception

Some elements of design, the lack of wanted reprints and the increased price attributed to a lukewarm reception of the set.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Product Information
  2. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (February 14, 2018). "Valentine's Day Mini–Announcement Day". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (July 27, 2018). "Commander (2018 Edition) Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Wizards Play Network
  5. ↑ Gavin Verhey on Twitter
  6. ↑ Gavin Verhey (July 24, 2018). "Designing Commander 2018". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ Gavin Verhey (August 7, 2019). "To steel everybody appropriately: the 5th Magus is absent from MTGC19.". Twitter.
  8. ↑ a b Blake Rasmussen (July 27, 2018). "Commander (2018 Edition) Deck Lists and Tokens". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ Gavin Verhey (2019-02-05). "State of Product Design 2018". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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