What Is Commander – Start with the 99 and choose a tribe

Instead of building a deck plan around a commander, there may be a certain card combo that’s caught your attention. Or maybe you’ve collected a handful of stompy creatures that need a commander to lead them. Whatever your starting point, you can consider what cards you want to include in the 99 and use the Scryfall Magic database to find the ideal commander.

Choose a Tribe
From Dragons and Goblins to Merfolk and Dogs, there are a lot of specific creature types a player can build around. Certain commanders exploit tribal abilities or mechanics to create ultra-powerful combinations.