CommandFest
CommandFest is a Magic: The Gathering tournament festival similar to MagicFests, but dedicated to Commander play, instead of Standard.
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] The events are self-contained and are not integrated in the Premier Play program.
Promos
CommandFests feature special Commander promos (foil and non-foil), Festival promos and Play Promos.
| Card | Type of promo | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate art Sol Ring | Commander | 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 | Commander | Released when CommandFests returned in 2022.[4] Also available in 2023.[7] |
| Alternate art Arcane Signet | Festival | 30th Anniversary Festival promo, available in 2023.[7] |
| Alternate art Gandalf, Friend of the Shire | Play | CommandFest promo for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.[8] |
| Caras Galadhon (skinned Tranquil Thicket) | Play | CommandFest promo for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.[8] |
| Textless, extended alternate art Reliquary Tower | Commander | Released in October, 2023.[9][10] |
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.
- ↑ a b Wizards of the Coast (February 28, 2023). "CommandFest Return With March of the Machine". Magic.gg.
- ↑ a b Wizards of the Coast (May 31, 2023). "Where and How to Play The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (August 8, 2023). "October CommandFests and 2023 Eternal Weekend Details". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (February 13, 2024). "CommandFests Return in 2024". Magic.gg.