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CommandFests were introduced in [[2019]], due to the rising popularity of Commander.<ref name="Introducing"/> Because of the COVID-19 pandemic live events were cancelled, and 2020 saw the introduction of '''CommandFest Online'''.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://strategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/commandfest-online/|title=CommandFest Online|publisher=[[ChannelFireball]]}}</ref> | CommandFests were introduced in [[2019]], due to the rising popularity of Commander.<ref name="Introducing"/> Because of the COVID-19 pandemic live events were cancelled, and 2020 saw the introduction of '''CommandFest Online'''.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://strategy.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/commandfest-online/|title=CommandFest Online|publisher=[[ChannelFireball]]}}</ref> | ||
Live events returned in [[2022]].<ref name="April 2022">{{WebRef|url=https://magic.gg/news/commandfest-returns-with-fifteen-events-worldwide|CommandFest Returns With Fifteen Events Worldwide|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|date=April 21, 2022|publisher=[[Magic.gg]]}}</ref> | Live events returned in [[2022]].<ref name="April 2022">{{WebRef|url=https://magic.gg/news/commandfest-returns-with-fifteen-events-worldwide|title=CommandFest Returns With Fifteen Events Worldwide|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|date=April 21, 2022|publisher=[[Magic.gg]]}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 08:27, 23 April 2022
CommandFest is a Magic: The Gathering tournament festival similar to MagicFests, but dedicated to Commander play.
Description
CommandFests are organized by Wizards of the Coast in partnership with three organizations – StarCityGames, Pastimes, and ChannelFireball.[1] They have an entrance fee.[2]
A CommandFest is a full, weekend-long event of casual and competitive Commander play, with variants of Planechase, Brawl, Oathbreaker, Battlebond, Two-Headed Giant thrown into the mix. The weekend also features special guests, Quests, unique events, swag, and a chance to gather with Magic players from around the world.[2]
History
CommandFests were introduced in 2019, due to the rising popularity of Commander.[1] Because of the COVID-19 pandemic live events were cancelled, and 2020 saw the introduction of CommandFest Online.[3]
Live events returned in 2022.[4]
Promo's
CommandFests feature special Commander promo (foil and non-foil)
| Card | Notes |
|---|---|
| Alternate art Sol Ring | Released at Grand Prix Las Vegas, just before the release of Commander 2019.[5] Also available at other MagicFests and CommanderFests in 2019-2022.[6][4] |
| Alternate art Path of Ancestry | Released when CommandFests returned in 2022.[4] |
References
- ↑ a b Alex Ullman (September 16, 2019). "News Brief: MTG Arena Historic Changes, Duke Elected to Hall of Fame, CommandFest and More". ChannelFireball.
- ↑ a b CommandFest Seatle. ChannelFireball.
- ↑ CommandFest Online. ChannelFireball.
- ↑ a b c Wizards of the Coast (April 21, 2022). "CommandFest Returns With Fifteen Events Worldwide". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Gavin Verhey (July 1, 2019). "Did y'all see this sweet new Sol Ring promo". Twitter.
- ↑ Gavin Verhey (July 1, 2019). "New Sol Ring promo to be available at MagicFest Las Vegas. Both foil and non-foil.". Coolstuffinc.com.