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Commander decks and precons

What a Commander deck is, what comes in a preconstructed deck, which precon suits a new player and how to build your own.

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Commander is the multiplayer Magic format that Wizards of the Coast calls its most popular: 100-card decks with one copy of each card, led by a legendary commander, usually four players at a table. These guides cover the format from the rules to your first deck.

Start with what a Commander deck is if the format is new: deck size, color identity, the command zone and the 21-damage rule. Then the Commander precon hub compares the preconstructed decks Wizards sells, from Final Fantasy to the Star Trek decks due on November 13, 2026.

For a first deck, Foundations Commander decks compares the five one-color beginner decks released on October 2, 2026, each with one simple plan. When you are ready to change cards or start from scratch, how to build a Commander deck walks through picking a commander, counting lands and agreeing on a Commander Bracket.

A Commander game of Magic: The Gathering in progress, with sleeved decks, dice and cards on the table

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Commander decks and precons

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a Commander deck and a precon?

A Commander deck is any legal 100-card deck for the format. A precon is a preconstructed Commander deck that Wizards of the Coast sells sealed and ready to play.

How many players does Commander need?

Commander is built for multiplayer games, and Wizards' format page describes four players per game, each starting at 40 life.

Sources

  1. MTG Commander FormatWizards of the Coast
  2. Foundations Commander DecklistsWizards of the Coast
  3. Reality Fracture Buyer's Guide for CommanderWizards of the Coast

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