1 9+ turns
Exhibition
"Theme over function"
Decks built around a fun theme, inside joke, or creative constraint. Winning isn't really the point—it's about the experience and self-expression.
Commander Brackets
We use the official Commander Bracket system from the Commander Format Panel.
Our default is Bracket 3 (Upgraded), but we're happy to run pods at any bracket if folks want to play something different!
Bracket 1
Exhibition Bracket 2
Core Bracket 3
Upgraded Bracket 4
Optimized Bracket 5
cEDH
Exhibition Bracket 2
Core Bracket 3
Upgraded Bracket 4
Optimized Bracket 5
cEDH
2 8+ turns
Core
"Focused but not optimized"
Solid decks with a clear gameplan, but not every card is the most powerful choice. Wins are usually telegraphed or happen through incremental value and combat.
3 6+ turns
Upgraded
Our Default"Enhanced but balanced"
Decks that have been improved beyond precon level with better cards and tighter synergies, but still have meaningful limitations. Everyone intends to win as fast as possible within these constraints. This is where most of our games happen!
4 4+ turns
Optimized
"Gloves off"
Turbocharged decks running the most powerful legal cards, ready to play against anything. Only the banlist applies.
5 Any turn
cEDH
"Competitive Commander"
Built to win in the competitive metagame. Fast combos, premium interaction, and ruthless efficiency. Games can end very quickly.
The bracket system is a communication tool, not a strict ruleset. The pre-game conversation is still the most important part!
Unsure of where your deck falls? Feel free to reach out in the Discord!