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 in the US – StarCityGames, Pastimes, and ChannelFireball.[1] Also in partnership with Wizards of The Coast, AxionNowEvents are the official CommandFest tournament organiser in the UK. These events all 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][11] |
| Alternate art Arcane Signet | Commander | Released in August, 2025.[11] |
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 Returns 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.
- ↑ a b Wizards of the Coast (March 4, 2025). "Announcing 2025's CommandFest Lineup". Magic.gg.