{"id":85080,"date":"2025-12-17T00:37:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=85080"},"modified":"2025-12-17T00:37:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:37:24","slug":"does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/","title":{"rendered":"Does your commander count as a spell?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#Does_Your_Commander_Count_as_a_Spell_in_Magic_The_Gathering\" title=\"Does Your Commander Count as a Spell in Magic: The Gathering?\">Does Your Commander Count as a Spell in Magic: The Gathering?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#Understanding_Spells_in_Magic_The_Gathering\" title=\"Understanding Spells in Magic: The Gathering\">Understanding Spells in Magic: The Gathering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#The_Commander_and_the_Command_Zone\" title=\"The Commander and the Command Zone\">The Commander and the Command Zone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#Why_Does_It_Matter_That_the_Commander_Is_a_Spell\" title=\"Why Does It Matter That the Commander Is a Spell?\">Why Does It Matter That the Commander Is a Spell?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Commanders_and_Spells\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Commanders and Spells\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Commanders and Spells<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#1_Does_the_%E2%80%9CCommander_Tax%E2%80%9D_Apply_If_I_Cast_My_Commander_from_My_Hand\" title=\"1. Does the &#8220;Commander Tax&#8221; Apply If I Cast My Commander from My Hand?\">1. Does the &#8220;Commander Tax&#8221; Apply If I Cast My Commander from My Hand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#2_If_My_Commander_Is_a_Copy_of_Another_Creature_Is_It_Still_a_Spell\" title=\"2. If My Commander Is a Copy of Another Creature, Is It Still a Spell?\">2. If My Commander Is a Copy of Another Creature, Is It Still a Spell?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#3_Can_My_Commander_Be_Countered\" title=\"3. Can My Commander Be Countered?\">3. Can My Commander Be Countered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#4_Do_Effects_That_Trigger_%E2%80%9CWhen_You_Cast_a_Spell%E2%80%9D_Work_with_My_Commander\" title=\"4. Do Effects That Trigger &#8220;When You Cast a Spell&#8221; Work with My Commander?\">4. Do Effects That Trigger &#8220;When You Cast a Spell&#8221; Work with My Commander?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#5_What_Happens_If_My_Commander_Is_Put_into_My_Library_Hand_Graveyard_or_Exile\" title=\"5. What Happens If My Commander Is Put into My Library, Hand, Graveyard, or Exile?\">5. What Happens If My Commander Is Put into My Library, Hand, Graveyard, or Exile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#6_Is_My_Commander_Part_of_My_Deck\" title=\"6. Is My Commander Part of My Deck?\">6. Is My Commander Part of My Deck?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#7_Can_Any_Legendary_Creature_Be_My_Commander\" title=\"7. Can Any Legendary Creature Be My Commander?\">7. Can Any Legendary Creature Be My Commander?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#8_What_Happens_If_I_Dont_Want_to_Pay_the_Commander_Tax\" title=\"8. What Happens If I Don&#8217;t Want to Pay the Commander Tax?\">8. What Happens If I Don&#8217;t Want to Pay the Commander Tax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#9_Can_I_Play_My_Commander_from_the_Graveyard\" title=\"9. Can I Play My Commander from the Graveyard?\">9. Can I Play My Commander from the Graveyard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#10_What_About_%E2%80%9CWish%E2%80%9D_Cards_in_Commander\" title=\"10. What About &#8220;Wish&#8221; Cards in Commander?\">10. What About &#8220;Wish&#8221; Cards in Commander?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#11_If_My_Commander_Dies_How_Much_Does_It_Cost_the_Next_Time_I_Cast_It\" title=\"11. If My Commander Dies, How Much Does It Cost the Next Time I Cast It?\">11. If My Commander Dies, How Much Does It Cost the Next Time I Cast It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#12_Can_a_Planeswalker_Be_a_Commander\" title=\"12. Can a Planeswalker Be a Commander?\">12. Can a Planeswalker Be a Commander?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#13_How_Is_Commander_Different_from_Other_Formats\" title=\"13. How Is Commander Different from Other Formats?\">13. How Is Commander Different from Other Formats?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#14_Why_Is_Commander_So_Popular\" title=\"14. Why Is Commander So Popular?\">14. Why Is Commander So Popular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#15_Can_an_Enchantment_Be_a_Commander\" title=\"15. Can an Enchantment Be a Commander?\">15. Can an Enchantment Be a Commander?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Your_Commander_Count_as_a_Spell_in_Magic_The_Gathering\"><\/span>Does Your Commander Count as a Spell in Magic: The Gathering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, your <strong>commander counts as a spell<\/strong> when you cast it from the <strong>command zone<\/strong>. Understanding this seemingly simple statement is crucial for navigating the intricacies of the Commander (EDH) format in Magic: The Gathering. Let&#8217;s delve deeper into why this is the case and explore some frequently asked questions that clarify related rules and interactions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Spells_in_Magic_The_Gathering\"><\/span>Understanding Spells in Magic: The Gathering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To grasp why your commander counts as a spell, let&#8217;s first define what a spell is within the framework of Magic: The Gathering. Simply put, a <strong>spell is any card cast by a player<\/strong>, with the explicit exception of <strong>land cards<\/strong>. Spells are typically cast from your hand, but certain effects and abilities allow you to cast them from other zones, such as your library, graveyard, or, importantly, the command zone.<\/p>\n<p>The act of <strong>casting a spell involves taking a card from its current location, placing it onto the stack, and paying its associated costs<\/strong>. This includes mana costs, additional costs, and any other requirements stipulated by the card. Once a spell is on the stack, it will eventually resolve (unless countered or otherwise removed), and its effects will take place. The key point is that the act of moving a card from one zone to the stack and paying its cost constitutes casting, and therefore, it becomes a spell.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Commander_and_the_Command_Zone\"><\/span>The Commander and the Command Zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the Commander format, each player selects a <strong>legendary creature (or, in some cases, a planeswalker with specific wording) to serve as their commander<\/strong>. This commander begins the game in a special zone called the <strong>command zone<\/strong>. A unique feature of Commander is that your commander can be cast from the command zone throughout the game.<\/p>\n<p>However, there&#8217;s a catch! Each time you cast your commander from the command zone after the first, it incurs an <strong>additional cost of {2} (two generic mana)<\/strong>. This is known informally as the <strong>&#8220;commander tax.&#8221;<\/strong> The commander tax is crucial to understanding that commanders are spells. The tax only applies when casting <em>from the command zone<\/em>, reinforcing that this is a spellcasting action.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_It_Matter_That_the_Commander_Is_a_Spell\"><\/span>Why Does It Matter That the Commander Is a Spell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Knowing that your commander is a spell is essential because it interacts with various game mechanics and card abilities. For example, there are cards that specifically target spells, counter spells, or trigger when a player casts a spell. If your commander wasn&#8217;t considered a spell when cast from the command zone, these cards wouldn&#8217;t interact with it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Commanders_and_Spells\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Commanders and Spells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some commonly asked questions that further clarify the relationship between commanders and spells:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_the_%E2%80%9CCommander_Tax%E2%80%9D_Apply_If_I_Cast_My_Commander_from_My_Hand\"><\/span>1. Does the &#8220;Commander Tax&#8221; Apply If I Cast My Commander from My Hand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The <strong>commander tax only applies when you cast your commander from the command zone.<\/strong> If your commander somehow ends up in your hand (through an effect like &#8220;Command Beacon&#8221;), and you cast it from there, you pay its normal mana cost without the additional {2} for each previous casting from the command zone. However, if it dies again, you&#8217;ll most likely return it to the command zone, and the tax will resume.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_If_My_Commander_Is_a_Copy_of_Another_Creature_Is_It_Still_a_Spell\"><\/span>2. If My Commander Is a Copy of Another Creature, Is It Still a Spell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. A <strong>commander that&#8217;s copying another card<\/strong> (due to Cytoshape&#8217;s effect, for example) <strong>is still a commander<\/strong>, and when cast from the command zone, it is still a spell. The same applies when an ability refers to casting a commander: it refers to a spell that is a commander.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_My_Commander_Be_Countered\"><\/span>3. Can My Commander Be Countered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Since your <strong>commander counts as a spell<\/strong> when cast, it is subject to all the usual rules and interactions of spells. This means that your commander can be countered by cards like &#8220;Counterspell,&#8221; &#8220;Negate,&#8221; or any other effect that negates spells.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_Effects_That_Trigger_%E2%80%9CWhen_You_Cast_a_Spell%E2%80%9D_Work_with_My_Commander\"><\/span>4. Do Effects That Trigger &#8220;When You Cast a Spell&#8221; Work with My Commander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Since your <strong>commander counts as a spell<\/strong> when cast, abilities that trigger &#8220;when you cast a spell&#8221; will activate when you cast your commander from the command zone. This includes abilities like that of &#8220;Melek, Izzet Paragon&#8221; or &#8220;Guttersnipe&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_Happens_If_My_Commander_Is_Put_into_My_Library_Hand_Graveyard_or_Exile\"><\/span>5. What Happens If My Commander Is Put into My Library, Hand, Graveyard, or Exile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your <strong>commander would be put into your library, hand, graveyard, or exile from anywhere<\/strong>, you have the <strong>option to return it to the command zone instead<\/strong>. This is a replacement effect, and you can choose whether or not to apply it. If you choose to leave it in one of those other zones, it remains there until something moves it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_My_Commander_Part_of_My_Deck\"><\/span>6. Is My Commander Part of My Deck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your <strong>Commander deck must contain exactly 100 cards, including the commander.<\/strong> While it is not part of the 99, it is effectively a 101st card. With the exception of basic lands, no two cards in the deck may have the same English name.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_Any_Legendary_Creature_Be_My_Commander\"><\/span>7. Can Any Legendary Creature Be My Commander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your <strong>Commander must be a single legendary creature<\/strong>, although two cards can be used as dual commanders if they both have the Partner ability. In another exception, some planeswalkers can be used as your commander, but only if the card explicitly says \u201cthis card can be your commander\u201d on it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_Happens_If_I_Dont_Want_to_Pay_the_Commander_Tax\"><\/span>8. What Happens If I Don&#8217;t Want to Pay the Commander Tax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You must pay the commander tax if you want to cast your commander from the command zone. If you choose not to pay the additional mana, you can&#8217;t cast your commander at that time. You can always choose to wait and cast it later when you have sufficient mana.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_I_Play_My_Commander_from_the_Graveyard\"><\/span>9. Can I Play My Commander from the Graveyard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If an effect allows you to cast a creature card from your graveyard (such as &#8220;Reanimate&#8221;), and your commander is in your graveyard, you can cast it from there. In this case, the <strong>commander is being cast as a spell<\/strong>. Remember that the commander tax will still apply if it&#8217;s cast from the command zone again later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_About_%E2%80%9CWish%E2%80%9D_Cards_in_Commander\"><\/span>10. What About &#8220;Wish&#8221; Cards in Commander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Parts of abilities which bring other traditional card(s) you own from outside the game into the game (such as Living Wish; Spawnsire of Ulamog; Karn, the Great Creator; Wish) do not function in Commander.&#8221; This is due to the format\u2019s Singleton rule (excepting basic lands).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_If_My_Commander_Dies_How_Much_Does_It_Cost_the_Next_Time_I_Cast_It\"><\/span>11. If My Commander Dies, How Much Does It Cost the Next Time I Cast It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;commander tax,&#8221; the additional cost of {2} for every time you&#8217;ve cast a commander from the command zone, applies individually.<\/strong> So say you cast Silas Renn, who then dies. Later in the game you cast Silas Renn again, and this time he costs {3}{U}{B}.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_a_Planeswalker_Be_a_Commander\"><\/span>12. Can a Planeswalker Be a Commander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Some planeswalkers are unique in that they have the line \u201c[CARDNAME] can be your commander,\u201d<\/strong> which is an exception to the rule that your commander must be a legendary creature.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_How_Is_Commander_Different_from_Other_Formats\"><\/span>13. How Is Commander Different from Other Formats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Commander is unique because it is a casual format with a focus on social interaction and creative deck-building. It also has a higher starting life total (40 in multiplayer) and the unique rule surrounding the command zone and the commander tax. The format encourages diverse strategies and longer, more complex games. For those interested in exploring educational applications of gaming and learning, consider visiting the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> website. You can find out more at <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Why_Is_Commander_So_Popular\"><\/span>14. Why Is Commander So Popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By philosophy, Commander is casual. This makes Commander easier to approach than other constructed formats, which are often highly competitive. It&#8217;s also relatively easy to build a Commander deck, even if it doesn&#8217;t function exactly the way the player hoped it would.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_an_Enchantment_Be_a_Commander\"><\/span>15. Can an Enchantment Be a Commander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enchantments are among the cards listed on EDHREC&#8217;s list of most-played Commander cards. However, <strong>an enchantment can only be a commander if it is also a Legendary Creature that satisfies the requirements for being a commander.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, <strong>your commander counts as a spell when cast from the command zone<\/strong>. This is a fundamental rule that affects how your commander interacts with other cards and game mechanics. Understanding this, along with the related nuances, will help you navigate the complexities of the Commander format and build more effective and strategic decks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Your Commander Count as a Spell in Magic: The Gathering? Yes, your commander counts as a spell when you cast it from the command zone. Understanding this seemingly simple statement is crucial for navigating the intricacies of the Commander (EDH) format in Magic: The Gathering. Let&#8217;s delve deeper into why this is the case &#8230; <a title=\"Does your commander count as a spell?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-your-commander-count-as-a-spell\/\" aria-label=\"More on Does your commander count as a spell?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-85080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85080"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85080\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}