Commander League - Pauper Commander
Magic: The Gathering: EDH
Event Details
Pauper EDH (see Rules – PDH Home Base for rules)
+1 Deal 20 combat damage to one or more opponent +1 Receive 20 or more combat damage from any one opponent +1 End the game with only basic land OR no basic land on the battlefield
Entry - $16.50 via Topdeck.gg or $15 in store
Register in-store or via TopDeck.gg
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to register.
Decklist
- A DECK LIST IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE POINTS FOR DECK CONSTRUCTION!
- Your decklist must be submitted prior to the event via Topdeck.gg.
- No points for deck construction will be awarded to players who do not submit a decklist.
- We want you to get your points! If you are unable to submit a decklist or need assistance, please contact a judge.
Proxies: Each deck is allowed 10 proxies. Each proxy must use official rules text/art and be clearly distinguishable as the card in questions, including color scheme. Proxies may not be hand written. A piece of paper on top of a card will not be permitted. Proxies that are too thick or think will count as "marked cards".
Rules
See https://pdhhomebase.com/rules/
Note: any cards or interactions determined to be problematic will be banned from future league events. Announcements will be made via Discord and will be posted on the bulletin board in the hallway.
GAINING/LOSING POINTS
- Attendance: +1 per round played (for a total of 3/event).
- Weekly Theme: +3 Per Night awarded at the end of the night. (Points awarded after the completion of the 3rd round. See judge about leaving early.)
- First Blood!: +1 Deal the first point of combat damage in your pod
- Perseverance is a Virtue: +1 Cast a single Commander 3+ times from your command zone
- Player eliminations: +1 point (1 Point per turn) -Excludes effects that say "you win the game” -Eliminating any number of opponents within the same turn cycle is worth only 1 point -Eliminating all opponents who started the pod at the same time will be worth 2 points
- Pod Win: +2 points; -1 point if Commander was not played at least once
- Draw: +1 point to each player -Slow playing Decks/Players will not receive Draw Points
- Consecutive turns: -2 points for each consecutive turn after the second.
- Multiple Combat Phases: -2 points for each combat phase after the second one each turn.
- Early Player Elimination/Win: -5 points per player you eliminate before turn 5
- We Don’t do that Here: -2 for any game-winning combo that does not directly involve your commander OR does not involve at least one permanent already on your battlefield at the beginning of your untap step.
At no point can a player directly cause another player to lose points for any reason.
Each week will have different bonus achievements (i.e. eliminating a player via commander damage, casting your commander X times in a game, winning at 5 or less life, etc.) Bonus achievements for each week can be found on the calendar under their corresponding events.
Players are responsible for tracking their own points during play using the provided score sheets. At the end of each round, score sheets are passed clockwise for an opponent to verify and initial, then collected by a judge/organizer.
Players may concede at any time they could cast a sorcery. At the conclusion of the round, pod winners get one additional elimination point for any player who conceded in their respective pod. Players may not switch decks or make any edits to their deck during the event unless asked to do so by a judge/tournament organizer. Unsportsmanlike conduct of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in penalty or disqualification at the discretion of judges/tournament organizers. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to:
- king making a player within your pod
- excessive profanity
- attempting to circumvent rules
- colluding with other players outside of the game
- inappropriate handling of other players’ cards
- excessive judge calls
- confrontation with judge
Our ability to host a commander league leans heavily on our trust in our players to create a safe and enjoyable environment. Please be reasonable and hold yourself and your fellow players accountable.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded after the final round of the final event. In order to claim any prizes, you must be present or have made prior arrangements with the tournament organizer.
Schedule
Event begins at 6:30 pm 3 rounds, 70 minutes each
Commander League - Pauper Commander
Entry Fee – $16.5