{"id":1502,"date":"2023-08-28T23:07:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T23:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtgcommander.net\/?p=1502"},"modified":"2023-08-28T23:11:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T23:11:20","slug":"august-2023-quarterly-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtgcommander.net\/index.php\/2023\/08\/28\/august-2023-quarterly-update\/","title":{"rendered":"AUGUST 2023 QUARTERLY UPDATE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wilds of Eldraine brings with it two Adventure<\/em> commanders. Here\u2019s how this card type interacts with the rules of Commander!
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Commander Tax<\/strong>
Refer to Rule 6:
Commanders begin the game in the Command Zone. While a commander is in the command zone, it may be cast, subject to the normal timing restrictions for casting creatures. Its owner must pay {2} for each time it was previously cast from the command zone; this is an additional cost.<\/em>

If Beluna Grandsquall<\/a> is your commander, you have the option to cast it or Seek Thrills from your command zone. In either case, you must pay commander tax according to how many times it has been cast from the command zone so far in the current game. If you choose to cast Seek Thrills, exile it as it resolves and you have the option to cast it later from exile without paying commander tax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colour Identity<\/strong>
The colour identity of a legendary creature with adventure includes the colour(s) of any mana symbols in the adventure\u2019s casting cost. Kellan, the Fae-Blooded<\/a> has a colour identity of WR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Commentary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In our June update, we singled out two cards \u2013 Orcish Bowmasters<\/a> and Mirkwood Bats<\/a>. In the last 2 months, players have started to play with them and against them. Orcish Bowmasters<\/a> in particular appears to be very strong. From what we\u2019ve seen and from what people have told us, it doesn\u2019t appear to be making as big of a splash as many had anticipated. This aligns with our initial expectations, and unless something changes we don\u2019t foresee either card causing problems that warrant immediate action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll be back with our next update on November 10 in advance of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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