Magic: The Gathering gamers should wait just a little longer than anticipated to crack open the game’s first-ever full set designed for Commander play. Wizards of the Coast introduced that it might delay the pre-release of Commander Legends from October 30th to November 13th. Wizards additionally delayed the set’s full launch from November sixth to November 20th. Previews for the set will now start on October 26th. Wizards of the Coast states that the delay is expounded to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic precipitated different delays for Magic: The Gathering merchandise, together with the discharge of Zendikar Rising and another Commander-focused released, Commander Collection: Green.
“We know gamers are excited for this launch, and for that purpose we have determined to maneuver the launch again to supply all gamers an entire Magic expertise on the identical time,” Wizards of the Coast states on its Magic: The Gathering web site. “We proceed to adapt to a world reworked, and we recognize your continued persistence as we handle these new challenges. We plan to ship our merchandise as quickly as it’s each possible and protected, and we are going to proceed to prioritize the well being and security of our staff and companions.”
Commander Legends is the primary full set for Commander gamers. The set options draft and collector boosters and is designed for restricted play with a novel technique to draft. Commander Legends could have 71 new legendary creatures and 20 playing cards per booster pack. Cards confirmed to seem in Commander Legends embrace:
Cards revealed as in Commander Legends embrace:
- Sengir, the Dark Baron
- Alena, Kessig Trapper
- Halana, Kessig Ranger
- Commander’s Sphere
- Command Tower
- Keeper of the Accord
- Rejuvenating Springs
- Spectator Seating
- Training Center
- Undergrowth Stadium
- Vault of Champions
- Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
- The Prismatic Piper
Commander Legends is a part of Magic: The Gathering‘s Year of Commander launch slate. Year of Commander started with the Ikoria Commander Decks, which got here out across the debut of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths in Standard, and likewise encompasses the primary Commander Collection launch.
Given the immense development in recognition of the Commander format lately, Commander Legends is among the many most anticipated Magic: The Gathering releases of 2020 and one of many few that will not seem within the more and more widespread Magic: The Gathering Arena digital game. Fans should maintain onto their pleasure for the set for some time longer.
Magic: The Gathering‘s Commander Legends set goes on sale on November 20th.
