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   |image_bgcolor =  
   |image_bgcolor =  
   |symbol_description = A shield with thorns
   |symbol_description = A shield with thorns
   |design = [[Ethan Fleischer]]<ref>{{TwitterRef|EthanFleischer|1245731673305563136|author=[[Ethan Fleischer]]|title=I lead the vision design for the Ikoria Commander set, but Corey's Set Design team did the dinosaur-cat's share of the design work.|date=April 2, 2020}}</ref>
   |design = [[Ethan Fleischer]] (lead) <ref>{{TwitterRef|EthanFleischer|1245731673305563136|author=[[Ethan Fleischer]]|title=I lead the vision design for the Ikoria Commander set, but Corey's Set Design team did the dinosaur-cat's share of the design work.|date=April 2, 2020}}</ref>
   |development = [[Corey Bowen]]
   |development = [[Corey Bowen]] (lead)<ref>{{WebRef|url= https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/Ikoria/credits|title=''Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths'' Credits|date=April 3, 2020|publisher=Magicthegathering.com}}</ref><br>[[Mark Globus]]<br>[[Daniel Holt]]<br>[[Glenn Jones]]<br>[[Scott Larabee]]<br>[[Noah Millrod]]<br>[[Ken Nagle]]<br>[[Stephen Sunu]]
   |art =  
   |art =  
   |release = April 17, 2020 (Asia)<br/>May 15, 2020 (other)
   |release = April 17, 2020 (Asia)<br/>May 15, 2020 (other)
  |plane = [[Ikoria]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
   |mechanics = [[Experience counter]]s, [[keyword counter]]s
   |mechanics = [[Experience counter]]s, [[keyword counter]]s
   |keywords = [[Cycling]], [[goad]], [[mutate]], [[partner with]]
   |keywords = [[Cycling]], [[delve]], [[goad]], [[monstrosity]], [[mutate]], [[partner with]], [[scavenge]], [[strive]]
   |size = Five 100-card decks
   |size = Five 100-card decks
   |code_expansion = C20
   |code_expansion = C20
   |code_expansion_ref = <ref name="Big Things">{{DailyRef|news/big-things-are-coming-commander-2020-2019-10-30|Big Things Are Coming for Commander in 2020|[[Gavin Verhey]]|October 30, 2019}}</ref>
   |code_expansion_ref = {{DailyRef|news/big-things-are-coming-commander-2020-2019-10-30|Big Things Are Coming for Commander in 2020|[[Gavin Verhey]]|October 30, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019111209/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/big-things-are-coming-commander-2020-2019-10-30|archivedate=October 19, 2022}}
   |code_expansion_explain =  
   |code_expansion_explain =  
   |code_development =  
   |code_development =  
   |series = [[Commander series]]
   |series = [[Commander series]]
   |first = [[Commander 2019]]
   |first = Commander 2019
   |second = '''Commander 2020'''
   |second = Commander 2020
   |third = [[Zendikar Rising/Commander Decks|Zendikar Rising Commander Decks]]
   |third = {{noslash|Zendikar Rising/Commander decks}}
   |previous = [[Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths]]
   |previous = Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
   |next = [[Secret Lair Drop Series: The Godzilla Lands]]
   |next = Secret Lair Drop Series: The Godzilla Lands
}}
}}
[[File:C20 Expansion symbol.jpg|thumb|right|Expansion symbol]]
[[File:C20 Expansion symbol.jpg|thumb|right|Expansion symbol]]
'''''Commander 2020''''' or '''''Ikoria Commander''''', also marketed as '''''Commander: Ikoria''''' and as the '''''[[Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths]] Commander decks''''', is a product in the [[Commander series]] released by [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref name="Big Things"/> The set will be released on the same day as ''Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths'', and is marketed as an integral part of that set.<ref name="Ikoria Commander"/> It was originally scheduled to be released on April 24, 2020. Due to the [[Wikipedia:2019–20 coronavirus pandemic|2019-2020 coronavirus pandemic]], the release was advanced to April 17 for Asia, and delayed until May 15, 2020 for the other continents.<ref name="Release Schedule">{{DailyRef|news/changes-release-ikoria-lair-behemoths-2020-03-26|Changes to the ''Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths'' Release Schedule|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 26, 2020}}</ref>
'''''Commander 2020''''' or '''''Ikoria Commander''''', officially styled as ''''' Commander (2020 Edition)''''', and also marketed as '''''Commander: Ikoria''''' and as the '''''[[Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths]] Commander decks''''', is a product in the [[Commander series]] released by [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref name="expansion code"/> The set was released on the same day as ''Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths'', and is marketed as an integral part of that set.<ref name="Ikoria Commander"/> It was originally scheduled to be released on April 24, 2020. Due to the [[Wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 pandemic]], the release was advanced to April 17 for Asia, and delayed until May 15, 2020 for the other continents.<ref name="Release Schedule">{{DailyRef|news/changes-release-ikoria-lair-behemoths-2020-03-26|Changes to the ''Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths'' Release Schedule|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 26, 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917030617/https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/changes-release-ikoria-lair-behemoths-2020-03-26|archivedate=September 17, 2022}}</ref>


==Set details==
==Set details==
''Commander 2020'' consists of five [[preconstructed theme deck]]s, and features twenty premium [[foil]] [[Commander (designation)|commanders]]. The five 100-card decks contain 322 different cards in total. There are 71 new cards legal in [[Vintage]] and [[Legacy]]. These are set on the world of [[Ikoria]], though the [[reprint]]s can be from anywhere. There are a handful of cards from the main Ikoria set in the reprint slots, but the number is fairly small. These Ikoria reprints retain the Ikoria [[expansion symbol]] and [[collector number]]s. All other cards, including the other reprints and the new cards, have their own expansion symbol and set code (C20) to set them apart.
[[File:Commander 2020.png|thumb|right|Alternate product logo.]]
''Commander 2020'' consists of five [[preconstructed theme deck]]s, the first time since ''[[Commander 2016]]'', and features twenty premium [[foil]] [[Commander (designation)|commanders]]. The five 100-card decks contain 322 different cards in total. There are 71 new cards legal in [[Vintage]] and [[Legacy]]. These are set in the world of [[Ikoria]], though the [[reprint]]s can be from anywhere. There are a handful of cards from the main Ikoria set in the reprint slots, but the number is fairly small. These Ikoria reprints retain the Ikoria [[expansion symbol]] and [[collector number]]s. All other cards, including the other reprints and the new cards, have their own expansion symbol and set code (C20) to set them apart.


Each package contains 1 [[foil]] [[oversized]] [[Commander (designation)|Commander]] card, a 100 card deck, 10 [[double-sided token]]s, 1 [[deck box]], 1 [[life wheel]] and [[keyword counter]] [[punch card]]. Each deck features 17 new cards, with some of them appearing in several decks. They also feature four legendary foils instead of the usual three, with two of them having [[partner with]].<ref name="Ikoria Commander">{{DailyRef|card-preview/ikoria-commander-2020-04-03|Ikoria Commander|[[Gavin Verhey]]|April 3, 2020}}</ref> The latter represent the [[bonder]]s and their [[monster]]s from [[Ikoria]].
Each package contains 1 [[foil]] [[oversized]] [[Commander (designation)|Commander]] card, a 100 card deck, 10 [[double-sided token]]s, 1 [[deck box]], 1 [[life wheel]] and [[keyword counter]] [[punch card]]. Each deck features 17 new cards, with some of them appearing in several decks. They also feature four legendary foils instead of the usual three, with two of them having [[partner with]].<ref name="Ikoria Commander">{{DailyRef|card-preview/ikoria-commander-2020-04-03|Ikoria Commander|[[Gavin Verhey]]|April 3, 2020}}</ref> The latter represent the [[bonder]]s and their [[monster]]s from [[Ikoria]].
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* [[Devour]] (<c>Ravenous Gigantotherium</c>)
* [[Devour]] (<c>Ravenous Gigantotherium</c>)
* [[Experience counter]]s (<c>Kelsien, the Plague</c>)
* [[Experience counter]]s (<c>Kelsien, the Plague</c>)
* [[Goad]] (<c>Agitator Ant</c>)
* [[Goad]] (e.g. <c>Agitator Ant</c>)
* [[Monstrosity]] (<c>Vitality Hunter</c>)
* [[Monstrosity]] (<c>Vitality Hunter</c>)
* [[Partner with]] (e.g. <c>Shabraz, the Skyshark</c>)
* [[Partner with]] (e.g. <c>Shabraz, the Skyshark</c>)
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==Preconstructed decks==
==Preconstructed decks==
''Commander 2020'' consists of five decks featuring fifteen premium [[foil]] commanders. Each deck contains 100 cards plus an [[oversized]] [[foil]] [[commander (designation)|commander]] card.
''Commander 2020'' consists of five decks featuring twenty premium [[foil]] commanders. Each deck contains 100 cards plus an [[oversized]] [[foil]] [[commander (designation)|commander]] card.
{{Decks|commander
{{Decks|commander
   |Ruthless Regiment|WBR|Jirina Kudro
   |Symbiotic Swarm|WGB|Kathril, Aspect Warper
   |Arcane Maelstrom|URG|Kalamax, the Stormsire
   |Ruthless Regiment|WRB|Jirina Kudro
   |Symbiotic Swarm|WBG|Kathril, Aspect Warper
   |Timeless Wisdom|WRU|Gavi, Nest Warden
   |Timeless Wisdom|WUR|Gavi, Nest Warden
   |Arcane Maelstrom|RUG|Kalamax, the Stormsire
   |Enhanced Evolution|UBG|Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
   |Enhanced Evolution|UGB|Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
   }}
   }}


==Tokens and punch cards==  
==Tokens and punch cards==  
[[File:C20_Punchout_001.jpg|right|thumb|''Commander 2020'' [[punch card]] #001]]
[[File:C20_Punchout_002.jpg|right|thumb|''Commander 2020'' punch card #002 (reverse of #001)]]
[[File:C20 Keyword counter punch card 1.jpg|right|thumb|''Commander 2020'' punch card #004]]
[[File:C20 Keyword counter punch card 1.jpg|right|thumb|''Commander 2020'' punch card #004]]
[[File:C20 Keyword counter punch card 2.jpg|right|thumb|''Commander 2020'' punch card #003 (reverse of #004)]]
[[File:C20 Keyword counter punch card 2.jpg|right|thumb|''Commander 2020'' punch card #003 (reverse of #004)]]


Commander 2020 features 19 [[token]]s<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/tokens-ikoria-and-c20-2020-04-09|The Tokens of Ikoria and C20|Kendall Pepple|April 9, 2020}}</ref>.
Commander 2020 features 19 [[token]]s.<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/tokens-ikoria-and-c20-2020-04-09|The Tokens of Ikoria and C20|Kendall Pepple|April 9, 2020}}</ref>


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#{{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]] creature, created by <c>Artifact Mutation</c>.
#{{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]] creature, created by <c>Artifact Mutation</c>.
#{{G}} 1/1 [[Snake]] creature, created by <c>Xyris, the Writhing Storm</c>.
#{{G}} 1/1 [[Snake]] creature, created by <c>Xyris, the Writhing Storm</c>.
#{{R/W}} 2/2 [[Dinosaur]] [[Cat]] creature, created by <c>Gavi, Nest Warden</c>.
#{{R/G}} 1/1 [[Goblin]] [[Warrior]] creature, created by <c>Wort, the Raidmother</c>.
#{{R/G}} 1/1 [[Goblin]] [[Warrior]] creature, created by <c>Wort, the Raidmother</c>.
#{{U/R}} 1/1 [[Insect]] creature with flying and haste, created by <c>The Locust God</c>.
#{{U/R}} 1/1 [[Insect]] creature with flying and haste, created by <c>The Locust God</c>.
#{{R/W}} 2/2 [[Dinosaur]] [[Cat]] creature, created by <c>Gavi, Nest Warden</c>.
#{{C}} [[Treasure]] artifact, created by <c>Shiny Impetus</c> and <c>Surly Badgersaur</c>.
#{{C}} [[Treasure]] artifact, created by <c>Shiny Impetus</c> and <c>Surly Badgersaur</c>.
}}
}}
The following tokens are created by cards in the decks and are thus included with the decks. However, they are not part of the Commander 2020 expansion. Instead, they retain their Ikoria expansion symbol and collector number:
The following tokens are created by cards in the decks and are thus included with the decks. However, they are not part of the Commander 2020 expansion. Instead, they retain their Ikoria expansion symbol and collector number:
*{{W}} 1/1 Human Soldier creature, created by <c>Bastion of Remembrance</c>, <c>Call the Coppercoats</c>, <c>Jirina Kudro</c>, <c>Trynn, Champion of Freedom</c> and <c>Valiant Rescuer</c>.  
*{{W}} 1/1 Human Soldier creature, created by <c>Bastion of Remembrance</c>, <c>Call the Coppercoats</c>, <c>Jirina Kudro</c>, <c>Trynn, Champion of Freedom</c> and <c>Valiant Rescuer</c>.  
*{{U}} 8/8 [[Kraken]] creature, created by <c>Ominous Seas</c>.
*{{G}} 3/3 Beast creature, created by <c>Beast Within</c>, <c>Curious Herd</c>, <c>Sawtusk Demolisher</c> and <c>Trumpeting Gnarr</c>.
*{{G}} 3/3 Beast creature, created by <c>Beast Within</c>, <c>Curious Herd</c>, <c>Sawtusk Demolisher</c> and <c>Trumpeting Gnarr</c>.


There is also a set of double-sided [[punch card]]s, with each featuring 6 punch-out [[keyword counter]]s. Each card face has its own collector number.<ref>{{TwitterRef|GavinVerhey|1257068867093852160|author=[[Gavin Verhey]]|title=And the answer is YES, you can get the indestructible and double strike keyword counters!|date=May 4, 2020}}</ref>
There is also a set of double-sided [[punch card]]s included in the [[Commander 2020/Symbiotic Swarm|Symbiotic Swarm]] deck, with each featuring 6 punch-out [[keyword counter]]s. Each card face has its own collector number.<ref>{{TwitterRef|GavinVerhey|1257068867093852160|author=[[Gavin Verhey]]|title=And the answer is YES, you can get the indestructible and double strike keyword counters!|date=May 4, 2020}}</ref> The first punch card is identical to the one present in ''[[Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths]]''.


<table class="wikitable"><tr><th colspan=3>Punch card #001/#002</th></tr>
{{flexbox-header|justify=space-around}}
<tr><th>&nbsp;</th><th>#001</th><th>#002</th></tr>
{| class="wikitable"  
<tr><td>{{W}}</td><td>[[first strike counter|First strike]]</td><td>[[flying counter|Flying]]</td></tr>
! colspan=3 | Punch card (from Ikoria)
<tr><td>{{R}}</td><td>[[menace counter|Menace]]</td><td>[[trample counter|Trample]]</td></tr>
|-
<tr><td>{{B}}</td><td>[[lifelink counter|Lifelink]]</td><td>[[deathtouch counter|Deathtouch]]</td></tr>
! !! #001!!#002
<tr><td>{{U}}</td><td>[[hexproof counter|Hexproof]]</td><td>Flying</td></tr>
|-
<tr><td>{{G}}</td><td>[[reach counter|Reach]]</td><td>[[vigilance counter|Vigilance]]</td></tr>
| {{W}} || [[first strike counter|First strike]] || [[flying counter|Flying]]
<tr><td>{{C}}</td><td>[[+1/+1 counter|+1/+1]]</td><td>+1/+1</td></tr>
|-
<tr><th colspan=3>Punch card #003/#004</th></tr>
| {{R}} || [[menace counter|Menace]] || [[trample counter|Trample]]
<tr><th>&nbsp;</th><th>#003</th><th>#004</th></tr>
|-
<tr><td>{{W}}</td><td>[[indestructible counter|Indestructible]]</td><td>[[double strike counter|Double strike]]</td></tr>
| {{B}} || [[lifelink counter|Lifelink]] || [[deathtouch counter|Deathtouch]]
<tr><td>{{W}}</td><td>Flying</td><td>First strike</td></tr>
|-
<tr><td>{{U}}</td><td>Flying</td><td>Hexproof</td></tr>
| {{U}} || [[hexproof counter|Hexproof]] || Flying
<tr><td>{{B}}</td><td>Deathtouch</td><td>Lifelink</td></tr>
|-
<tr><td>{{W}}</td><td>Indestructible</td><td>Double strike</td></tr>
| {{G}} || [[reach counter|Reach]] || [[vigilance counter|Vigilance]]
<tr><td>{{G}}</td><td>Vigilance</td><td>Trample</td></tr>
|-
</table>
| {{C}} || [[+1/+1 counter|+1/+1]] || +1/+1
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan=3 | Punch card (C20-only)
|-
! !! #003 !! #004
|-
| {{W}} || [[indestructible counter|Indestructible]] || [[double strike counter|Double strike]]
|-
| {{W}} || Flying || First strike
|-
| {{U}} || Flying || Hexproof
|-
| {{B}} || Deathtouch || Lifelink
|-
| {{W}} || Indestructible || Double strike
|-
| {{G}} || Vigilance || Trample
|}
{{flexbox-footer}}


== Cycles ==
== Cycles ==
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''Commander 2020'' has seven [[cycle]]s of new cards, including two partial cycles.
''Commander 2020'' has seven [[cycle]]s of new cards, including two partial cycles.


{| class="wikitable wrapped-table"  
{| class="wikitable"  
! Cycle name  
! Cycle name  
! {{W}}
! {{W}}
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|<c>Obscuring Haze</c>
|<c>Obscuring Haze</c>
|-
|-
|colspan="6"|Five [[rare]] [[instant]]s that can be cast for free if you control your [[commander]]. Each one has art and flavor text featuring one of the five face commanders.
|colspan="5"|Five [[rare]] [[instant]]s that can be cast for free if you control your [[commander (designation)|commander]]. Each one has art and flavor text featuring one of the five face commanders.
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Impetuses'''
|rowspan="2"|'''Impetuses'''
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|<c>Predatory Impetus</c>
|<c>Predatory Impetus</c>
|-
|-
|colspan="6"|Five [[uncommon]] [[Aura]]s that [[goad]] the enchanted creature, and has an additional benefit whenever it attacks.
|colspan="5"|Five [[uncommon]] [[Aura]]s that [[goad]] the enchanted creature, and have an additional benefit whenever they attack.
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Bonders'''
|rowspan="2"|'''Bonders'''
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|<c>Slippery Bogbonder</c>
|<c>Slippery Bogbonder</c>
|-
|-
|colspan="6"|Three rare [[Human]]s that use [[keyword counter]]s.
|colspan="5"|Three rare [[Human]]s that use [[keyword counter]]s.
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Mutants'''
|rowspan="2"|'''Mutants'''
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|<c>Sawtusk Demolisher</c>
|<c>Sawtusk Demolisher</c>
|-
|-
|colspan="6"|Three rare non-Human creatures with [[mutate]].
|colspan="5"|Three rare non-Human creatures with [[mutate]].
|-
|-
! Cycle name  
! Cycle name  
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|<c>Otrimi, the Ever-Playful</c>
|<c>Otrimi, the Ever-Playful</c>
|-
|-
|colspan="6"|Five [[mythic rare]] [[wedge]] colored [[legendary]] [[creature]]s, each representing the theme of one deck.
|colspan="5"|Five [[mythic rare]] [[wedge]] colored [[legendary]] [[creature]]s, each representing the theme of one deck.
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|'''Secondary commanders'''
|rowspan="2"|'''Secondary commanders'''
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|<c>Zaxara, the Exemplary</c>
|<c>Zaxara, the Exemplary</c>
|-
|-
|colspan="6"|Five mythic rare wedge colored legendary creatures, each of which plays well with subthemes of one deck.
|colspan="5"|Five mythic rare wedge colored legendary creatures, each of which plays well with subthemes of one deck.
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|'''Partners'''
|rowspan="3"|'''Partners'''
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|<c>Ukkima, Stalking Shadow</c> {{nowrap|({{U/B}})}}
|<c>Ukkima, Stalking Shadow</c> {{nowrap|({{U/B}})}}
|-
|-
|colspan="6"|Five mythic rare wedge colored pairs of legendary creatures with [[partner with]]: one a [[monocolor]]ed [[Human]], the other an [[allied color]]ed monster.
|colspan="5"|Five mythic rare wedge colored pairs of legendary creatures with [[partner with]]: one a [[monocolor]]ed [[Human]], the other an [[allied color]]ed monster.
|}
|}
==Reprint cycles==
==Reprint cycles==
Five [[cycle]]s of [[reprint]]ed cards are in the following decks.
Five [[cycle]]s of [[reprint]]ed cards are in the following decks.
{| class="wikitable wrapped-table" style="width:100%;"  
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"  
! Cycle name  
! Cycle name  
! {{mana|RWB}}<br/>[[Commander_2020/Ruthless_Regiment|Ruthless Regiment]]
! {{mana|RWB}}<br/>[[Commander 2020/Ruthless Regiment|Ruthless Regiment]]
! {{mana|GUR}}<br/>[[Commander_2020/Arcane_Maelstrom|Arcane Maelstrom]]
! {{mana|GUR}}<br/>[[Commander 2020/Arcane Maelstrom|Arcane Maelstrom]]
! {{mana|WBG}}<br/>[[Commander_2020/Symbiotic_Swarm|Symbiotic Swarm]]
! {{mana|WBG}}<br/>[[Commander 2020/Symbiotic Swarm|Symbiotic Swarm]]
! {{mana|URW}}<br/>[[Commander_2020/Timeless_Wisdom|Timeless Wisdom]]
! {{mana|URW}}<br/>[[Commander 2020/Timeless Wisdom|Timeless Wisdom]]
! {{mana|BGU}}<br/>[[Commander_2020/Enhanced_Evolution|Enhanced Evolution]]
! {{mana|BGU}}<br/>[[Commander 2020/Enhanced Evolution|Enhanced Evolution]]
|-
|-
|'''[[Planeswalker]]s'''
|'''[[Planeswalker]]s'''
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|<c>Opulent Palace</c>
|<c>Opulent Palace</c>
|-
|-
|'''[[Pain land]]s'''  
|'''[[Pain land]]s'''
|<c>Battlefield Forge</c> {{nowrap|({{R/W}})}}
|<c>Battlefield Forge</c> {{nowrap|({{R/W}})}}
|<c>Yavimaya Coast</c> {{nowrap|({{G/U}})}}
|<c>Yavimaya Coast</c> {{nowrap|({{G/U}})}}
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|<c>Darkwater Catacombs</c> {{nowrap|({{U/B}})}}
|<c>Darkwater Catacombs</c> {{nowrap|({{U/B}})}}
|-
|-
|'''[[Battle land]]s'''  
|'''[[Battle land]]s'''
|<c>Smoldering Marsh</c> {{nowrap|({{B/R}})}}
|<c>Smoldering Marsh</c> {{nowrap|({{B/R}})}}
|<c>Cinder Glade</c> {{nowrap|({{R/G}})}}
|<c>Cinder Glade</c> {{nowrap|({{R/G}})}}
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|}
|}
One double cycle of lands was reprinted. Each deck contains every card that can be included in the [[color identity]].
One double cycle of lands was reprinted. Each deck contains every card that can be included in the [[color identity]].
{| class="wikitable wrapped-table"  
{| class="wikitable"  
! Cycle
! Cycle
! {{W/U}}
! {{W/U}}

Latest revision as of 13:18, 13 April 2024

Commander 2020
 
Ruthless Regiment
 
Arcane Maelstrom
 
Symbiotic Swarm
 
Timeless Wisdom
 
Enhanced Evolution
 
Commander 2020
[[File:{{#setmainimage:C20 logo.jpg}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description A shield with thorns
Design Ethan Fleischer (lead) [1]
Development Corey Bowen (lead)[2]
Mark Globus
Daniel Holt
Glenn Jones
Scott Larabee
Noah Millrod
Ken Nagle
Stephen Sunu
Release date April 17, 2020 (Asia)
May 15, 2020 (other)
Plane Ikoria
Multiversal
Themes and mechanics Experience counters, keyword counters
Keywords/​ability words Cycling, delve, goad, monstrosity, mutate, partner with, scavenge, strive
Set size Five 100-card decks
Expansion code C20[3]
Commander series
Commander 2019 Commander 2020 Zendikar Rising
Commander Decks
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Commander 2020 Secret Lair Drop Series: The Godzilla Lands
Expansion symbol

Commander 2020 or Ikoria Commander, officially styled as Commander (2020 Edition), and also marketed as Commander: Ikoria and as the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Commander decks, is a product in the Commander series released by Wizards of the Coast.[3] The set was released on the same day as Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, and is marketed as an integral part of that set.[4] It was originally scheduled to be released on April 24, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release was advanced to April 17 for Asia, and delayed until May 15, 2020 for the other continents.[5]

Set details

Alternate product logo.

Commander 2020 consists of five preconstructed theme decks, the first time since Commander 2016, and features twenty premium foil commanders. The five 100-card decks contain 322 different cards in total. There are 71 new cards legal in Vintage and Legacy. These are set in the world of Ikoria, though the reprints can be from anywhere. There are a handful of cards from the main Ikoria set in the reprint slots, but the number is fairly small. These Ikoria reprints retain the Ikoria expansion symbol and collector numbers. All other cards, including the other reprints and the new cards, have their own expansion symbol and set code (C20) to set them apart.

Each package contains 1 foil oversized Commander card, a 100 card deck, 10 double-sided tokens, 1 deck box, 1 life wheel and keyword counter punch card. Each deck features 17 new cards, with some of them appearing in several decks. They also feature four legendary foils instead of the usual three, with two of them having partner with.[4] The latter represent the bonders and their monsters from Ikoria.

The following cards are included in every deck: Arcane Signet, Bonder's Ornament, Command Tower, Exotic Orchard, and Sol Ring.

Themes and mechanics

Color-wise, the set is enemy color themed, leaning into wedges.

As the set is connected to Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, it also makes use of keyword counters.[6] Note that double strike and indestructible counters only appear on cards in the C20-set, and don't appear on the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths punch cards. There are also additional cards with mutate and cycling.

There are eight non-evergreen old mechanics returning on new cards, the designers not just holding themselves to mechanics in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths:[7]

Preconstructed decks

Commander 2020 consists of five decks featuring twenty premium foil commanders. Each deck contains 100 cards plus an oversized foil commander card.

Theme
deck name 		Color Identity Commander
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Symbiotic Swarm W B G Kathril, Aspect Warper
Ruthless Regiment W B R Jirina Kudro
Timeless Wisdom W U R Gavi, Nest Warden
Arcane Maelstrom U R G Kalamax, the Stormsire
Enhanced Evolution U B G Otrimi, the Ever-Playful

Tokens and punch cards

Commander 2020 punch card #004
Commander 2020 punch card #003 (reverse of #004)

Commander 2020 features 19 tokens.[8]

  1. {W} 4/4 Angel creature with flying, created by Decree of Justice and Descend upon the Sinful.
  2. {W} 1/1 Bird creature with flying, created by Akim, the Soaring Wind and Migratory Route.
  3. {W} 4/4 Elemental creature with flying, created by Hoofprints of the Stag.
  4. {W} 1/1 Human creature, created by Increasing Devotion and Thraben Doomsayer.
  5. {W} 1/1 Soldier creature, created by Decree of Justice.
  6. {W} 1/1 Spirit with flying, created by Spirit Cairn.
  7. {U} 1/1 Bird Illusion with flying, created by Murmuring Mystic.
  8. {U} 2/2 Drake with flying, created by Drake Haven and Talrand, Sky Summoner.
  9. {B} 2/2 Zombie creature, created by Xathrid Necromancer.
  10. {R} 3/1 Elemental creature, created by Chandra, Flamecaller (even though her Elemental has haste).
  11. {G} 4/4 Beast creature, created by Hunting Pack.
  12. {G} 0/0 Hydra creature, created by Zaxara, the Exemplary.
  13. {G} 1/1 Insect creature with flying and deathtouch, created by Hornet Queen.
  14. {G} 1/1 Saproling creature, created by Artifact Mutation.
  15. {G} 1/1 Snake creature, created by Xyris, the Writhing Storm.
  16. {R/W} 2/2 Dinosaur Cat creature, created by Gavi, Nest Warden.
  17. {R/G} 1/1 Goblin Warrior creature, created by Wort, the Raidmother.
  18. {U/R} 1/1 Insect creature with flying and haste, created by The Locust God.
  19. {C} Treasure artifact, created by Shiny Impetus and Surly Badgersaur.

The following tokens are created by cards in the decks and are thus included with the decks. However, they are not part of the Commander 2020 expansion. Instead, they retain their Ikoria expansion symbol and collector number:

There is also a set of double-sided punch cards included in the Symbiotic Swarm deck, with each featuring 6 punch-out keyword counters. Each card face has its own collector number.[9] The first punch card is identical to the one present in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths.

Punch card (from Ikoria)
#001 #002
{W} First strike Flying
{R} Menace Trample
{B} Lifelink Deathtouch
{U} Hexproof Flying
{G} Reach Vigilance
{C} +1/+1 +1/+1
Punch card (C20-only)
#003 #004
{W} Indestructible Double strike
{W} Flying First strike
{U} Flying Hexproof
{B} Deathtouch Lifelink
{W} Indestructible Double strike
{G} Vigilance Trample

Cycles

Commander 2020 has seven cycles of new cards, including two partial cycles.

Cycle name {W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Free spells Flawless Maneuver Fierce Guardianship Deadly Rollick Deflecting Swat Obscuring Haze
Five rare instants that can be cast for free if you control your commander. Each one has art and flavor text featuring one of the five face commanders.
Impetuses Martial Impetus Psychic Impetus Parasitic Impetus Shiny Impetus Predatory Impetus
Five uncommon Auras that goad the enchanted creature, and have an additional benefit whenever they attack.
Bonders Avenging Huntbonder Daring Fiendbonder Slippery Bogbonder
Three rare Humans that use keyword counters.
Mutants Souvenir Snatcher Mindleecher Sawtusk Demolisher
Three rare non-Human creatures with mutate.
Cycle name {R}{W}{B} {G}{U}{R} {W}{B}{G} {U}{R}{W} {B}{G}{U}
Face commanders Jirina Kudro Kalamax, the Stormsire Kathril, Aspect Warper Gavi, Nest Warden Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
Five mythic rare wedge colored legendary creatures, each representing the theme of one deck.
Secondary commanders Kelsien, the Plague Xyris, the Writhing Storm Tayam, Luminous Enigma Akim, the Soaring Wind Zaxara, the Exemplary
Five mythic rare wedge colored legendary creatures, each of which plays well with subthemes of one deck.
Partners Trynn, Champion of Freedom ({W}) Haldan, Avid Arcanist ({U}) Nikara, Lair Scavenger ({B}) Brallin, Skyshark Rider ({R}) Cazur, Ruthless Stalker ({G})
Silvar, Devourer of the Free ({B/R}) Pako, Arcane Retriever ({R/G}) Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel ({G/W}) Shabraz, the Skyshark ({W/U}) Ukkima, Stalking Shadow ({U/B})
Five mythic rare wedge colored pairs of legendary creatures with partner with: one a monocolored Human, the other an allied colored monster.

Reprint cycles

Five cycles of reprinted cards are in the following decks.

Cycle name {R}{W}{B}
Ruthless Regiment 		{G}{U}{R}
Arcane Maelstrom 		{W}{B}{G}
Symbiotic Swarm 		{U}{R}{W}
Timeless Wisdom 		{B}{G}{U}
Enhanced Evolution
Planeswalkers Nahiri, the Harbinger ({R/W}) Jace, Architect of Thought ({U}) Ajani Unyielding ({G/W}) Chandra, Flamecaller ({R}) Nissa, Steward of Elements ({G/U})
Tri-colored taplands Nomad Outpost Frontier Bivouac Sandsteppe Citadel Mystic Monastery Opulent Palace
Pain lands Battlefield Forge ({R/W}) Yavimaya Coast ({G/U}) Caves of Koilos ({W/B}) Shivan Reef ({U/R}) Llanowar Wastes ({B/G})
Odyssey filter lands Shadowblood Ridge ({B/R}) Mossfire Valley ({R/G}) Sungrass Prairie ({G/W}) Skycloud Expanse ({W/U}) Darkwater Catacombs ({U/B})
Battle lands Smoldering Marsh ({B/R}) Cinder Glade ({R/G}) Canopy Vista ({G/W}) Prairie Stream ({W/U}) Sunken Hollow ({U/B})

One double cycle of lands was reprinted. Each deck contains every card that can be included in the color identity.

Cycle {W/U} {U/B} {B/R} {R/G} {G/W} {W/B} {U/R} {B/G} {R/W} {G/U}
Bounce lands Azorius Chancery Dimir Aqueduct Rakdos Carnarium Gruul Turf Selesnya Sanctuary Orzhov Basilica Izzet Boilerworks Golgari Rot Farm Boros Garrison Simic Growth Chamber

References

  1. ↑ Ethan Fleischer (April 2, 2020). "I lead the vision design for the Ikoria Commander set, but Corey's Set Design team did the dinosaur-cat's share of the design work.". Twitter.
  2. ↑ Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Credits. Magicthegathering.com (April 3, 2020).
  3. ↑ a b Gavin Verhey (October 30, 2019). "Big Things Are Coming for Commander in 2020". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022.
  4. ↑ a b Gavin Verhey (April 3, 2020). "Ikoria Commander". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 26, 2020). "Changes to the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Release Schedule". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on September 17, 2022.
  6. ↑ Matt Tabak (April 2, 2020). "Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ Gavin Verhey (March 24, 2020). "More Ikoria Commander Hints from Gavin Verhey". Reddit.
  8. ↑ Kendall Pepple (April 9, 2020). "The Tokens of Ikoria and C20". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ Gavin Verhey (May 4, 2020). "And the answer is YES, you can get the indestructible and double strike keyword counters!". Twitter.
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