MTG- Duel Commander Friday Night Magic

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Armchair Generals Presents: Valentine’s Day Duel Commander Event

Join us this Valentine’s Day for an exciting 1v1 Duel Commander showdown at Armchair Generals! This special event will test your skills and strategy in the beloved Commander format, with a fun Valentine's twist. Bring your best Commander deck and prepare for a day of intense duels!

Get a Booster Pack for Participating!

What is Duel Commander?

Duel Commander is a 1v1 version of the classic Commander format. It’s perfect for those looking to enjoy the strategic depth of Commander in a more competitive, head-to-head setting. Each player uses a 100-card deck and starts with 20 life, but the real fun comes from utilizing your Commander and unique strategies to outsmart your opponent and claim victory!

Event Rules:

Players:
This event is 1v1 only—each player competes individually.

Commander Decks:

• Each player must bring a 100-card Commander deck, and only one Commander is allowed per deck.
• The deck follows the Commander format rules, which means no more than one copy of any nonbasic card (except basic lands) is allowed.
• Banned Cards: The event will follow the standard Commander ban list. Additionally, the Duel Commander format uses a 20-life starting point for each player, and the Paradox Engine and other similar high-powered cards are banned.

Starting the Game:

• Players will determine who goes first through a random method (like rolling a die).
• Players start with 20 life each, as per the Duel Commander format.
• The game begins with each player placing their Commander in the command zone.

Gameplay:

• Players take turns as in regular Commander, but with a few key differences:
  • 20 Life: Each player starts with 20 life (instead of the typical 40).

Winning the Game:

• A player wins by reducing their opponent's life total to 0 or causing them to lose through other means (such as drawing from an empty library).
• Players lose if their life total reaches 0, or if they are forced to draw a card but cannot (i.e., if their library is empty).