Clash at the Cove: Race for the Badlands

Think your deck has what it takes to conquer the pod?

Join us for Clash at the Cove: Race for the Badlands, a high-stakes Magic: The Gathering cEDH Tournament where one player will walk away with one of Magic's most iconic lands...

A Revised Edition Badlands!

Bring your fastest combos, your tightest interaction, and your best tournament mindset. Every pod is a battle, every decision matters, and only one player will claim the Badlands!

Tournament Information

• Format: Competitive Commander (cEDH)
• Entry Fee: $50
• Doors Open: 9:00 AM
• Player Meeting: 9:45 AM
• Round 1 Begins: 10:00 AM Sharp

Event Structure

We will be following the Topdeck Championship Series tournament structure.

• 80-minute Swiss rounds (no turns)
• Randomized pairings for Round 1
• Subsequent rounds paired by record
• Number of Swiss rounds and Top Cut determined by attendance according to Topdeck Championship Series guidelines

Deck Lists

Deck lists are required.

Deck lists must be created on Moxfield and submitted through the event registration on Topdeck.gg.

(Registration link coming soon.)

Proxy Policy

This event is proxy-friendly!

• Unlimited playtest cards are permitted.
• Proxies must feature recognizable Magic: The Gathering artwork.
• MDFC helper cards must clearly display only:
  • Card Name
  • Mana Cost
  • Card Type
• No additional rules text or information may appear on helper cards.

If a playtest card is unclear during a match, please call a judge for oracle text. Players may not use phones or other electronic devices to look up cards during a match, as this may be considered outside assistance.

Card & Sleeve Requirements

Cards may not be distinguishable through sleeves.

Marked cards—including noticeably curled foils or sleeves that make cards identifiable—are not tournament legal. All cards must be indistinguishable from one another while shuffled.

Prize Support

1st Place: Revised Badlands

2nd–4th Place: $100 Store Credit

Prize support is based on attendance and may be adjusted if necessary.

One day. One Badlands. One Champion.

Will you be the one to claim it?

Gather your deck, submit your list, and join us at Alchemist's Cove for one of our biggest cEDH events yet!