Each player starts with 40 life, places their commander face-up in their command zone, and draws a hand of seven cards.
Can your Commander die?
In the event that you have your commander return to the command zone, it does not “die” according to Magic's rules. It merely changes zones. Dying implies entering the graveyard. As such, effects that take place when a creature dies do not trigger or become active.
How much health do you start with in Commander?
While similar to traditional Commander, deck size is limited to 60 cards and each player starts with 30 health.
Is Commander included in 100?
Yes, the Commander is part of the deck. 903.5a Each deck must contain exactly 100 cards, including its commander.
Can you have 3 commanders?
Format: Play One of the Four Decks & Use All 3 Commanders For Magic Weekend: Commander, we're recommending a special Commander variant to encourage players try out the new decks. All three legendary creatures are treated as though they have the "Partner" ability ("Partner" allows players to have multiple commanders.)Aug 5, 2019
Can a Commander deck have 2 commanders?
A player can have two commanders if both have partner. Because both commanders start the game in the command zone, the remaining library is only 98 cards. Your two commanders are treated individually for all other Commander rules. If either leaves the battlefield, you can return it to the command zone instead.
Can you have more than 100 cards in a Commander deck?
How many cards are in a MTG Commander deck? A Commander deck is 100 cards and you can't have more than one of any card that isn't a basic land. That means it's a little bit harder to try and optimise than most formats, but that's also a big part of its charm.Oct 9, 2020
Are commanders cast from the command zone?
A commander can be cast from the command zone for its normal costs, plus an additional two mana for each previous time it's been cast from the command zone this game. If your commander would be put into your library, hand, graveyard or exile from anywhere, you may return it to your command zone instead.
Do commanders affect command zones?
Your commander (a legendary creature of your choosing) starts the game in the command zone. Your commander is also subject to commander tax, a rule stating that it's costs two more generic mana to cast your commander every time you cast it from the command zone during the game.
Are commanders in your starting deck?
No. The commander itself does not count as part of the deck. When you are playing EDH your Commander is technically off the board when it is in the command zone. So before you even start playing an EDH/Commander game the Commander is not in the deck.
Does Commander deck size include Commander?
Each Commander deck is subject to the following deck construction rules. 903.5a Each deck must contain exactly 100 cards, including its commander. In other words, the minimum deck size and the maximum deck size are both 100.