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* ''Commander 2016'' introduces [[Partner]] (You can have two [[Commander (General)|Commanders]] if both have partner). Each two-color legendary creature suggests a particular style of Commander deck to build. The two commanders provide a 4-color [[color identity]] for the deck.<ref name="Mechanics">{{NewRef|feature/commander-2016-mechanics-2016-10-24|Commander 2016 Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|October 24, 2016}}</ref> | * ''Commander 2016'' introduces [[Partner]] (You can have two [[Commander (General)|Commanders]] if both have partner). Each two-color legendary creature suggests a particular style of Commander deck to build. The two commanders together provide a 4-color [[color identity]] for the deck.<ref name="Mechanics">{{NewRef|feature/commander-2016-mechanics-2016-10-24|Commander 2016 Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|October 24, 2016}}</ref> | ||
* The set also features [[Undaunted]] (this spell cost {{1}} less to [[cast]] for each [[opponent]]) | * The set also features [[Undaunted]] (this spell cost {{1}} less to [[cast]] for each [[opponent]]) | ||
* There are quite a few returning mechanics represented over the five decks. But [[Basic landcycling]] shows up in all five. | * There are quite a few returning mechanics represented over the five decks. But [[Basic landcycling]] shows up in all five. | ||
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| Commander 2016 | |
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| Set Information | |
| Set symbol | |
| Themes and mechanics | 4-color legends, Commanders |
| Keywords/ability words | Partner, Undaunted, Basic landcycling, Domain, Flanking, Proliferate |
| Set size | Five four-colored 100-card decks |
| Expansion code | C16[2] |
Commander 2016, officially styled as Commander (2016 Edition), is a product in the Commander series that will be released by Wizards of the Coast on November 11, 2016.[3]
Set details
For the first time, Commander 2016 introduces 5 new four-colored preconstructed theme decks that take social Magic to the next level. There are 56 new cards legal in Vintage and Legacy. Each of the five preconstructed decks comes with 4 foil Commander cards, 1 oversized foil commander card, 10 double-faced tokens, a deck storage box, a strategy insert, a rules reference card and 15 new cards.
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Mechanics
- Commander 2016 introduces Partner (You can have two Commanders if both have partner). Each two-color legendary creature suggests a particular style of Commander deck to build. The two commanders together provide a 4-color color identity for the deck.[4]
- The set also features Undaunted (this spell cost
less to cast for each opponent) - There are quite a few returning mechanics represented over the five decks. But Basic landcycling shows up in all five.
Cycles
Commander 2016 has at leat three cycles (one of which is a double cycle):
- 4-color commanders: five mythic rare four-colored legendary creatures that can be used as a commander —
- Allied color partners: 5 mythic rare bi-colored legendary creatures with Partner —
- Enemy color partners: 10 mythic rare bi-colored legendary creatures with Partner
Theme decks
Commander 2016 consists of five four-colored decks:[5]
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| Entropic Uprising | U | B | R | G | ||
| Open Hostility | W | B | R | G | ||
| Stalwart Unity | W | U | R | G | ||
| Breed Lethality | W | U | B | G | Atraxa, Praetor's Voice | |
| Invent Superiority | W | U | B | R | ||
Tokens
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References
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