Event Information
On Da Stack! will be hosting a Bracket 3 Commander Tournament. This event is designed for entry to intermediate level players who want to enjoy a casual yet competitive tournament.
- Date: Saturday, February 21st 2026
- Location: Delta Cards and Collectibles, Bottom Floor, 3737 Branch Ave Suite 1170, Temple Hills, MD 20748
- Time: 10:00am
- Fee: $35
DECKLIST RULES
- No 2-card combos
- No Mass Land Denial
- No Chaining Extra Turns
- 15 Proxy Maximum. Deck checks will be done onsite prior to registration.
TOURNAMENT RULES BREAKDOWN AND SLIDESHOW
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sfq-LbK1msdunE5gYYwbG07BqhzdnP16fmc8dYr07kU/edit?usp=sharing
This tournament will recognize the unbanning of Biorhythm and Lutri, the Spellchaser. Farewell will also be recognized as a Game Changer.
- cEDH top 16 commanders and Partner pairings are banned Listed below:
- Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
- Tymna, the Weaver
- Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
- Rograkh, Son of Rohgakh
- Thrasios Triton Hero
- Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
- Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
- Etali, Primal Conquerer
- Kefka, Court Mage
- Ral, Monsoon Mage
- Vivi Ornitier
- Magda, Brazen Outlaw
- Dargo, the Shipwrecker
- Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- Tivit, Seller of Secrets
- Lumra, Bello of the Woods
- Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
- Vial Smasher the Fierce
- Combat damage wins and losses are not regulated
- Late-game Combos are allowed beginning the upkeep of Player 4’s turn 6. (The Only acceptable 2-card Combos are linked HERE)
- Judges must approve ALL rewinds, players may not self-facilitate. Call a judge.
- No racism allowed (automatic disqualification)
- No sexism allowed (automatic disqualification)
- Players may not play lockouts or semi-lockouts. If you have to ask if your combo is part of this restriction, it probably is. Don’t play it.
- No mass land denial https://moxfield.com/commanderbrackets/masslanddenial
- Players must submit their decklist 48 hours before the start of the event. You will be contacted at least 24 hours prior to doors opening if your decklist is found to violate any of the tournament rules
- Any player who, deemed by a judge, is attempting to circumvent these rules will receive a match loss on the first offense, subject to upgrade.
- Last but certainly not least—arguably most important—this is a bracket 3 event. Your deck needs to INTEND to play like a bracket 3 deck.
- Proxy Limit: 15
Decklists will need to be included in the applicant’s registration.
Prizing
- 40 players max
- 1st place $130 store credit
- 2nd thru 4th $71 store credit
- 5th thru 10th $33 store credit
Schedule
- 9am open for registration, please plan to arrive by 9:30am to ensure a smooth deck-checking process.
- 9:50 players meeting
- 10am Round 1 start
This event will be three rounds with a cut to Top 4, which will take place after a short break.
Please note that if a player signs up and decide not to come, please instruct/encourage them to drop their spot so people can move up if we have a waitlist.
To ensure a quick and easy deck checking process prior to registration, please bring your deck pre-sorted alphabetically. The Judge staff thanks you!
