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Commander Draft
Limited Format
Commander Draft combines the drafting experience with Commander gameplay. Players draft cards and a commander from special Commander Draft packs, then play multiplayer Commander games with their drafted decks.
Commander Draft was popularized with the release of Commander Legends in 2020, the first set designed specifically for drafting Commander decks.
Where to Play
TabletopMagic Online
Deck Size60 cards
Starting Life40
Copies Allowed1 (Singleton)
Players4-8 players
Game Duration~3-4 hours
RotationNon-rotating
Commander Rules
- Draft a legendary creature as your commander
- Commander rules apply as normal
- Color identity based on drafted commander
Deck Construction
- 60 card minimum (smaller than regular Commander)
- Singleton within your drafted pool
- Commander drafted from special slots
Gameplay
Mulligan Rule
Draw 7 cards. You may mulligan any number of times, drawing 7 each time. After keeping, put cards equal to the number of mulligans taken on the bottom of your library.
Notes
- Uses special Commander Draft products
- Commander Legends sets designed for this
- Combines draft skill with Commander politics