Magic: The Gathering's Five New Commander Brackets Explained

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Commander Brackets are a new system created by Wizards of the Coast to make it easier for players to match up in 's Commander format. This system is still in beta and aims to give anyone a clear way to find games with opponents who are at a similar skill level to the deck they use. It replaces the old and often confusing «power level 1-10» system.

There are five categories for decks: Exhibition, Core, Upgraded, Optimized, and cEDH (which stands for competitive Commander). The first three categories focus on casual play with limits on strong cards to ensure the games are fun and balanced. The last two categories cater to more serious play. This new brackets system is pretty controversial, but it’s an interesting new aspect to the game.

In the Commander Brackets system, the Exhibition (Bracket 1) is designed for the most casual type of play. Themain goal is to have fun rather than to win, so Players can focus on creative and interesting deckbuilding. Unique or themed decks are encouraged, putting enjoyment above the need to compete.

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Winning isn’t the priority; the aim is to have a good time and enjoy the experience together. When building decks for Exhibition, there are strict limits to keep the power levels from getting too high. This bracket is for anyone who appreciates creative deckbuilding and is likely to appreciate saving money on cards with a tabletop simulator.

In the Commander format of, the Core (Bracket 2) includes decks that have a moderate power level,meant to reflect the typical modern pre-made Commander decks. The goal is to make sure there’s a fun and balanced gameplay experience without being too powerful or too weak. Decks in this bracket usually have strong card choices that work well together.

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