Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate is the second Magic: The Gathering Commander set that is designed to be drafted.
Storyline
The set takes place in the Forgotten Realms, and focuses on the city of Baldur's Gate. The "Time of Troubles" is one of the most major events in Forgotten Realms history and is centered here. The city is under attack by the forces of Avernus and the Dead Three: Bhaal, Lord of Murder; Myrkul, Lord of Bones; Bane, Lord of Darkness.
Tokens and markers
Battle for Baldur's Gate comes with 20 tokens and markers. Tokens and markers appear in the marketing card slot.
{W} 0/1 Goat creature, for Contraband Livestock.
{W} 2/2 Knight creature, for The Council of Four and Recruitment Drive.
{W} 1/1 Pegasus creature with flying, for Pegasus Guardian.
{W} 1/1 Rabbit creature, for Cadira, Caller of the Small.
{W} 1/1 Soldier creature, for Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward, Recruitment Drive, Undercellar Sweep, Veteran Soldier, You're Confronted by Robbers, and Ysgard's Call.
{U} 1/1 Faerie Dragon creature with flying, for Ancient Gold Dragon, Elminster, Feywild Caretaker, and Feywild Visitor.
{B} 3/3 Demon creature, for Tasha, the Witch Queen.
{B} 4/1 Skeleton creature with menace, for Bone Offering, Gut, True Soul Zealot and Undercity.
{R} Boo, a 1/1 legendary Hamster creature with trample and haste, for Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes.
{R} 1/1 Devil creature with "When this creature dies, it deals 1 damage to any target.", for Raphael, Fiendish Savior.
{R} 4/4 Dragon creature with flying, for Dragon Cultist.
{G} 2/2 Boar creature, for Carefree Swinemaster and Contraband Livestock.
{G} 4/4 Ox creature, for Contraband Livestock.
{G} 1/1 Saproling creature, for Undercellar Myconid.
{G} 1/1 Squirrel creature, for Cloakwood Hermit.
{C} 1/1 Construct artifact creature," for Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter and Nimblewright Schematic.
{C} Treasure artifact, for Ancient Copper Dragon, Bathe in Gold, Battle Angels of Tyr, Blood Money, Deadly Dispute, Descent into Avernus, Dungeoneer’s Pack, Ganax, Astral Hunter, Guild Artisan, Gluntch, the Bestower, Heap Gate, Hoarding Ogre, Inspired Tinkering, Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter, Mahadi, Emporium Master, Marching Duodrone, Marut, Noble’s Purse, Patron of the Arts, Prized Statue, Safana, Calimport Cutthroat, Shiny Impetus, Skullport Merchant, Swashbuckler Extraordinaire, Thieves' Tools, Undercity, You've Been Caught Stealing, and Zhentarim Bandit
{C} Volo’s Journal, a legendary artifact with hexproof and “Whenever you cast a creature spell, note one of its creature types that hasn’t been noted for this artifact.”, for Volo, Itinerant Scholar.
Copy for Elminster’s Simulacrum, Irenicus’s Vile Duplication, Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm and Myrkul, Lord of Bones.
Undercity dungeon / The Initiative marker.
Themes and mechanics
Battle for Baldur's Gate features new legendary creatures themed as D&D characters and several multiplayer keywords.
Adventure, D20 dice rolling, Goad, and Myriad are returning mechanics. Flavor words also made a comeback.
Each prerelease pack comes with an Undercity Dungeon Card. This unique card shares the same mechanic as Dungeon Cards from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. The card is not included in a player's deck size or sideboard and is activated by the Initiative mechanic to Venture into Undercity. However, the Forgotten Realms Dungeons are not making a return. The Bundle provides an oversized version.
Monocolored Legendary creatures in the set have the ability to Choose a Background. By choosing a Background, you can customize your Commander.
Limited archetypes
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate features the following limited archetypes:
{W}{U}: Blink (Oji, the Exquisite Blade)
{U}{B}: Initiative (Rilsa Rael, Kingpin)
{B}{R}: Treasure & Sacrifice (Mahadi, Emporium Master)
{R}{G}: Dragons: power matters (Thrakkus the Butcher)
{G}{W}: Tokens (Cadira, Caller of the Small)
{W}{B}: Aristocrats / "Revolt" (Minthara, Merciless Soul)
{U}{R}: Dragons: spells matters (Lozhan, Dragons’ Legacy)
{B}{G}: Graveyard recursion (Kagha, Shadow Archdruid)
{R}{W}: Myriad, "melee" (Commander Liara Portyr)
{G}{U}: Dragons: Ramp (Korlessa, Scale Singer)
Card types
The set features the new Background enchantment type, that is only featured on Legendary Enchantments.
The set also introduces the Elminster, Minsc and Tasha planeswalker types, the Gith and Walrus creature types, and the Undercity dungeon type.
Cycles
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate has at least ten cycles.
Cycle name {W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Mythic metallic dragons Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
Five mythic rare Dragons each with an ability to roll a d20 when they deal combat damage to a player.
Rare background legends Lae’zel, Vlaakith’s Champion Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Five rare legendary creatures with choose a Background.
Rare character spells Lae’zel’s Acrobatics Gale's Redirection Astarion's Thirst Wyll's Reversal Jaheira's Respite
Five rare instants that depict the cycle of rare background legends.
Rare backgrounds Noble Heritage Shameless Charlatan Cultist of the Absolute Popular Entertainer Raised by Giants
Five rare Backgrounds.
Rare adventurers White Plume Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
Five rare creatures that take the initiative and become more powerful if you've completed a dungeon.
Gem dragons Crystal Dragon Sapphire Dragon Topaz Dragon Amethyst Dragon Emerald Dragon
Five uncommon dragons with adventure, corresponding to the 5 types of Gem Dragon in D&D.
Uncommon "dethrone" backgrounds Veteran Soldier Sword Coast Sailor Agent of the Shadow Thieves Guild Artisan Hardy Outlander
Five uncommon Backgrounds that check if you are attacking the opponent with the most life.
Uncommon dice rollers Contraband Livestock Cone of Cold Nothic Thunderwave Overwhelming Encounter
Five uncommon spells that have the caster roll a d20. Each have a "critical hit" for a natural 20.
Common dice rollers Recruitment Drive Contact Other Plane Myrkul's Edict Hoarding Ogre Druid of the Emerald Grove
Five common spells that have the caster roll a d20. Each have a "critical hit" for a natural 20.
Invokers Bane's Invoker Tymora's Invoker Myrkul’s Invoker Bhaal's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
Five common creatures with an activated ability costing {8}.
Common backgrounds Flaming Fist Candlekeep Sage Scion of Halaster Tavern Brawler Master Chef
Five common Backgrounds.
Thriving gates Citadel Gate Sea Gate Black Dragon Gate Cliffgate Manor Gate
Five common Gates that are functional reprints of the Thriving lands but with the added subtype.
Impetuses Martial Impetus Psychic Impetus Parasitic Impetus Shiny Impetus Predatory Impetus
Five uncommon Auras that goad the enchanted creature, and have an additional benefit whenever they attack.
Diamonds Marble Diamond Sky Diamond Charcoal Diamond Fire Diamond Moss Diamond
Five common artifacts that each cost {2} to cast, enters the battlefield tapped, and produces one mana of the appropriate color when tapped.
Cycle name {W}{U} {U}{B} {B}{R} {R}{G} {G}{W}
Bond lands Sea of Clouds Morphic Pool Luxury Suite Spire Garden Bountiful Promenade
Five rare dual lands that enter the battlefield tapped, unless you have two or more opponents. Reprinted from Battlebond.
Double cycles
Cycle name {W}{U} {U}{B} {B}{R} {R}{G} {G}{W} {W}{B} {U}{R} {B}{G} {R}{W} {G}{U}
Gold rares The Council of Four Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss Gluntch, the Bestower Astarion, the Decadent Neera, Wild Mage Baba Lysaga, Night Witch Duke Ulder Ravengard Alaundo the Seer
Ten rare dual-colored legendary creatures.
Gold signposts Oji, the Exquisite Blade Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Mahadi, Emporium Master Thrakkus the Butcher Cadira, Caller of the Small Minthara, Merciless Soul Lozhan, Dragons’ Legacy Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Commander Liara Portyr Korlessa, Scale Singer
Ten uncommon dual-colored legendary creatures, each a signpost for a draft archetype.
Uncommon legend pairs Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Imoen, Mystic Trickster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Ganax, Astral Hunter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Viconia, Drow Apostate Amber Gristle O'Maul Wilson, Refined Grizzly
Alora, Merry Thief Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Gut, True Soul Zealot Skanos Dragonheart Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Sarevok, Deathbringer Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Erinis, Gloom Stalker Rasaad yn Bashir Renari, Merchant of Marvels
Ten pairs of uncommon monocolored legendary creatures choose a Background, each making a signpost for a draft archetype.
Cycle name {G}{W}{U} {W}{U}{B} {U}{B}{R} {B}{R}{G} {R}{G}{W} {R}{W}{B} {G}{U}{R} {W}{B}{G} {U}{R}{W} {B}{G}{U}
Tricolor legends Gorion, Wise Mentor Bane, Lord of Darkness Zevlor, Elturel Exile Bhaal, Lord of Murder Mazzy, Truesword Paladin Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Myrkul, Lord of Bones Dynaheir, Invoker Adept Nine-Fingers Keene
Ten rare tri-colored legendary creatures.
Mini-cycles
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate has one cycle of three cards:
Cycle name {U} {R} {G}
Orbs of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
Each of these uncommon mana rocks gives an extra effect if their produced mana is spent in a dragon spell.
Pairs
Mirrored pair Description
Volo, Itinerant Scholar ({U}) Karlach, Fury of Avernus ({R}) Two mythic rare legendary creatures with Choose a Background. They synergize with creatures in different ways: Card draw equal to the noted creature types for Volo, and extra attacking for Karlach.
Young Blue Dragon ({U}) Young Red Dragon ({R}) Two common dragon with adventure.
Lore pair Description
Descent into Avernus ({R}) Ascend from Avernus ({W}) Two cards representing the fall and later rise of Elturel from Avernus.
Reprints
This list only includes the reprints that appear in the draftable main set. The Commander decks feature 245 additional reprints.
Dawnbringer Cleric, first printed in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Martial Impetus, first printed in Commander 2020, last seen in Commander 2021.
Minimus Containment, first printed in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Slaughter the Strong, first printed in Rivals of Ixalan, last seen in Commander Legends.
Contact Other Plane, first printed in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Dream Fracture, first printed in Eventide, last seen in Conspiracy.
Kindred Discovery, first printed in Commander 2017, last seen in The List.
Psychic Impetus, first printed in Commander 2020, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Run Away Together, first printed in Throne of Eldraine, last seen in Commander Legends.
Ambition's Cost, first printed in Portal Three Kingdoms, last seen in Commander 2021.
Cast Down, first printed in Dominaria, last seen in Commander Legends.
Deadly Dispute, first printed in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Murder, first printed in Magic 2013, last seen in Streets of New Capenna.
Parasitic Impetus, first printed in Commander 2020, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Skullport Merchant, first printed in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Thieves' Tools, first printed in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Fireball, first printed in Alpha, last seen in The List.
Hoarding Ogre, first printed in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Lightning Bolt, first printed in Alpha, last seen in Secret Lair.
Shiny Impetus, first printed in Commander 2020, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Band Together, first printed in War of the Spark.
Bramble Sovereign, first printed in Battlebond.[21]
Nature's Lore, first printed in Ice Age, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Predatory Impetus, first printed in Commander 2020, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Skullwinder, first printed in Commander 2015, last seen in The List.
Traverse the Outlands, first printed in Commander 2017, last seen in The List.
You Meet in a Tavern, first printed in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Arcane Encyclopedia, first printed in Core Set 2019, last seen in Jumpstart.
Arcane Signet, first printed in Throne of Eldraine, last seen in Neon Dynasty Commander.
Bag of Holding, first printed in Core Set 2020, last seen in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
Basilisk Collar, first printed in Worldwake, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Blade of Selves, first printed in Commander 2015
Burnished Hart, first printed in Theros, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Charcoal Diamond, first printed in Mirage, last seen in Commander Legends.
Fire Diamond, first printed in Mirage, last seen in Commander Legends.
Gate Colossus, first printed in Ravnica Allegiance.
Geode Golem, first printed in Commander 2018.
Manifold Key, first printed in Core Set 2020, last seen in Time Spiral Remastered.
Marble Diamond, first printed in Mirage, last seen in Commander Legends.
Meteor Golem, first printed in Core Set 2019, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Mind Stone, first printed in Weatherlight, last seen in Forgotten Realms Commander.
Moss Diamond, first printed in Mirage, last seen in Commander Legends.
Pilgrim's Eye, first printed in Worldwake, last seen in Commander 2021.
Prophetic Prism, first printed in Rise of the Eldrazi, last seen in Commander Legends.
Sky Diamond, first printed in Mirage, last seen in Commander Legends.
Swiftfoot Boots, first printed in Magic 2012, last seen as Streets of New Capenna launch party promo.
Treasure Keeper, first printed in Aether Revolt, last seen in Double Masters.
Universal Solvent, first printed in Aether Revolt, last seen in Commander Legends.
Wayfarer’s Bauble, first printed in Fifth Dawn, last seen in Streets of New Capenna/Commander decks.
The Allied color Bond lands, first printed in Battlebond, last seen in Zendikar Rising/Expeditions.
Command Tower, first printed in Commander 2011, last seen in New Capenna Commander.
Evolving Wilds, first printed in Rise of the Eldrazi, last seen in Innistrad: Double Feature.
Reflecting Pool, first printed in Tempest, last seen in Conspiracy.
Notable cards
Faceless One is a Background creature, and printed at common. As such, it is the second common legendary creature printed, the second legal in Pauper, and fills the role that The Prismatic Piper did in the original Commander Legends and has the same Special rarity. It lacks a creature type.
Venture Forth is the green member of a mega cycle started with Inspiring Refrain and Rousing Refrain (Commander 2021).[22] These are all rare sorceries with suspend 3.
Zevlor, Elturel Exile received errata before it was released, "When you next cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets only a single opponent [...]".[23]
Banned and restricted cards
Much like the Monarch, the Initiative was determined to be a turnwise engine much more powerful when ported to two-player Magic, especially in Eternal, where many decks do not regularly engage in combat. Only one spell could grant the Initiative at three mana, White Plume Adventurer, which made up the "Initiative Stompy" deck with Seasoned Dungeoneer. As such, White Plume Adventurer was banned in March 2023; Delver also suffered a ban that month and the two decks were considered opposing forces.
Preconstructed decks
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate features four preconstructed Commander decks that are released as a regular part of a set's product line.[4] These are meant to be on-ramps to Commander.
Theme
deck name Color Identity Commander
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Party Time W B Nalia de'Arnise
Mind Flayarrrs U B Captain N'ghathrod
Draconic Dissent U R Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
Exit from Exile R G Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
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