Magic: The Gathering Commander is a format renowned for its diversity and creativity. Pre-constructed Commander decks offer players an excellent entry point into this exciting format. In this blog post, we’ll explore the available pre-constructed Commander decks, providing a glimpse into the theme and strengths of each one.
1. Commander Legends Decks
– “Arm for Battle” and “Reap the Tides”
These Commander Legends decks feature partner commanders, allowing you to mix and match their abilities. “Arm for Battle” focuses on equipment, with partner commanders Halana and Alena. “Reap the Tides,” with partners Vial Smasher and Krark, leans into spell-slinging and chaos.
2. Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Decks
– “Aura of Courage” and “Draconic Rage”
Inspired by the world of Dungeons & Dragons, these Commander decks bring the Forgotten Realms to life. “Aura of Courage” revolves around enhancing creatures with auras, led by the dragonborn commander Galea. “Draconic Rage” is all about dragons and boasts Tiamat, the iconic five-headed dragon, as its commander.
3. Strixhaven: School of Mages Decks
– “Silverquill Statement” and “Witherbloom Witchcraft”
These Strixhaven Commander decks capture the essence of the prestigious magical university. “Silverquill Statement” combines white and black mana, focusing on ink magic and wordplay, with the charismatic commander Breena, the Demagogue. “Witherbloom Witchcraft” is steeped in nature and life magic, led by Willowdusk, Essence Seer.
4. Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Commander Collection
– “Dungeons of Death” and “Planar Portal”
This collection features two unique Commander decks that delve into the Dungeons & Dragons theme of the set. “Dungeons of Death” revolves around exploring dungeons and treasures with powerful legendary creatures. “Planar Portal” takes you on a journey across different planes of existence, featuring unique mechanics and epic creatures.
5. Commander 2021 Decks
– “Lorehold Legacies,” “Prismari Performance,” “Quantum Quandrix,” “Silverquill Statement,” and “Witherbloom Witchcraft”
The Commander 2021 decks, also known as the Strixhaven Commander Decks, correspond to the five colleges of Strixhaven University. Each deck has a unique theme and playstyle. “Lorehold Legacies” focuses on history and artifacts, while “Prismari Performance” is all about spells and instant/sorcery shenanigans. “Quantum Quandrix” leans into +1/+1 counters and math. “Silverquill Statement” and “Witherbloom Witchcraft” were mentioned earlier in the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms section.
These pre-constructed Commander decks are a fantastic way to dive into the format, offering thematic and ready-to-play options for both new and experienced players. Whether you’re drawn to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, the magical university of Strixhaven, or the planes of the multiverse, there’s a Commander deck that suits your style and narrative preference.
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