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Current Comprehensive Rules · Effective 2026-08-07

Section 408: Command

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Section 408

408. Command

3 rules

  1. 408.1

    The command zone is a game area reserved for certain specialized objects that have an overarching effect on the game, yet are not permanents and cannot be destroyed.

  2. 408.2

    Emblems may be created in the command zone. See rule 114, “Emblems.”

  3. 408.3

    In the Planechase, Vanguard, Commander, Archenemy, and Conspiracy Draft casual variants, nontraditional Magic cards and/or specially designated cards start the game in the command zone. Each variant has its own rules regarding such cards. See section 9, “Casual Variants.”