This is a privately organized unsanctioned Cali Commander MTG format event and will be held at MagicCon Atlanta '26, and co-hosted by Cassius Marsh, Cali Commander format founder and pioneer and the official Cali Commander format test-card vendor Proxy Friendly.

• This event will be covered by media partner Preston Burke aka FullGrip MTG.
• You must have an official MagicCon Atlanta badge to enter the building and participate in this event*
• If you are unable to participate the entire duration of the event, we encourage you not register for the event to avoid awarding byes. We would like to secure a complete experience for everyone.
• If you are scheduled to depart MagicCon before 6pm EST on Sunday and want to experience Cali Commander, you're invited to join Cassius Marsh and Proxy Friendly Friday and/or Saturday in the commander play area. We will have decks for you to play with!

Cali Commander Event Details:

• Entry: FREE
• Cap: 16-player event
• Registration: TopDeck only
• Decks: PROVIDED (see decklists below)
• Meet Up: 11-11:30am EST @ Commander play area
• Deck Selection: 11:30-11:40am (choice order determined randomly)
• Deck Study: 11:40-12pm (read your Moxfield deck primer carefully)
• Round 1: 12pm EST, available space will be secured
• Rounds: 50 mins each + 5 additional turns
• Matches: Best 2 out of 3 games
• Sideboards: Not allowed besides a legal Companion
• Main Deck: 100 cards including Commander(s)
• Structure: 4x Swiss rounds + cut to top 4 playoff
• Judging: 1 head judge

Prize Support Details:

• The top 4 players will rotisserie draft 8/16 proxy decks played in this event (sideboard options included)
• The remaining 8 unselected decks will be given away afterwards (see giveaway details below)

1st Place

• 4x Cali Commander proxy precon decks
• 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th pick from the 16 event decks

2nd Place

• 2x Cali Commander proxy precon decks
• 2nd and 5th pick from the 16 event decks

Top 4 Players

• 1x Cali Commander proxy precon deck EACH
• 3rd and 4th pick from the 16 event decks
• Order determined by Swiss standings

Giveaway Details:

• Giveaway begins at 6pm EST or after the final match (whichever happens last)
• The remaining 8 decks not chosen by the top 4 players will be given away
• Players who earn event prizing are excluded from this giveaway
• Anyone may register for the giveaway portion of the event
• Giveaway registration closes 5 mins before this giveaway
• Giveaway registration on-site only with event judge

Provided Precon Decklist Details:

• Decks chosen in a randomly determined order during deck selection
• Decklists are designed and sponsored by the Proxy Friendly team
• All decks will come with their listed Moxfield sideboard cards
• Players may alter their main deck before round 1 only
• Each Moxfield includes a basic strategy Primer
• Brigid, Clachan's Heart - Creature Combo
• Cloud, Midgar Mercenary - Death & Taxes
• Edric, Spymaster of Trest - Tempo Control
• Emry, Lurker of the Loch - Artifact Combo
• Gut, True Soul Zealot + Guild Artisan - Prison Stompy
• Kaalia of the Vast - Reanimator Stax
• Lavinia, Azorius Renegade - Prison Control
• Leovold, Emissary of Trest - Combo Stax
• Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.E.I.L.D. - Turbo Storm
• Old Stickfingers - Turbo Broodlord
• Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers - Ramp Aggro
• Tifa Lockhart - Landfall Aggro
• The Fantasticar - Artifact Aggro
• The Gitrog Monster - Midrange Combo
• The Wandering Minstrel - Reanimator Combo
• Urza, Lord High Artificier - Artifact Combo

Discount Opportunity:

• All 16 decks come with premium TameDog sleeves
• Use code PROXYFRIENDLY for 10% off
• Help support shelter dogs in need!

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What Rules/Ban List will you be using?

• This Cali Commander event uses the official Cali Commander rules and ban list and will be judged at competitive REL.
• Official Cali Commander website.

2. Do I need to bring my own deck?

• No. There are 16 optimized Cali Commander legal decks provided by event sponsor Proxy Friendly.
• However, you may register your own deck if you prefer, which is allowed to be 100% proxy-friendly.
• If you choose to play with your own proxies, you will need to use "test cards" that are in color and utilize recognizable art or MDFC placeholder cards that are clearly written on.
• MDFC cards will require full text, mana cost, card type(s), and name. If you choose to use MDFCs, you are limited to only 10 MDFC proxies. Additionally, you will need a printout of the cards to reference on the side.
• You will not be allowed to slip printed pieces of paper in front of a magic card.
• Again, Proxy Friendly will provide you with a Cali Commander proxy precon if desired.
• Scroll up to review all precon decklists via listed Moxfield links.

3. How many players and rounds is this event?

• This Cali Commander community challenge is capped at 16-players.
• Players will be randomly paired based on record and play 4x Swiss rounds.
• Players will then cut to a top 4 and play two single elimination rounds to determine prizing.
• Prizing is only awarded to the top 4 players. The remaining 12 players will be entered into the giveaway.

4. Why do I need a Topdeck.gg Account?

• A topdeck.gg account is free to sign up for. It is required to register and pay for events, as well as view match pairings the day of the event.

5. When and Where is this event?

• This event will take place on the listed date and time above at the venue listed.

My question wasn't answered here. Where can I go to find out more?

• You can reach out to [email protected] for any questions that weren't answered here, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.