Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY Commander Box League

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) — FINAL FANTASY Commander Box League

Start Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Duration: 4 Weeks
Player Cap: 8 Players

Experience a sealed, league-style Commander event set in the world of FINAL FANTASY, where decks evolve week to week using only cards opened as part of the league. This premium, in-store Commander experience emphasizes creativity, progression, and fair multiplayer play.

💵 Entry & Weekly Cost Structure

Week 1 – League Entry

• $160 Entry Fee

• Includes:

  • 1x FINAL FANTASY Play Booster Box

  • Yuna, Grand Summoner Promo Card (awarded at end of league)✨

  • Entry into all four weeks of league play

Weeks 2–4 – Weekly Upgrade Entry

• $30 per week

• Includes:

  • 3 Booster Packs of Player’s Choice

  • Packs are used to upgrade your league deck

⚠️ Only cards opened from your booster box or weekly upgrade packs may be used in league play. No outside cards permitted.

🧩 Deck Construction Rules (Commander Box League)

• Build a standard Commander deck

• Deck must be built only from cards opened during this league

• Any legal commander opened may be used.

• Can use up to 2 commanders to make color identity (Partner mechanic not needed)

• Standard commander rules apply for construction.

• Promo cards may NOT be used in deck construction

• Decks may be modified between weeks using eligible cards only

All games follow standard Commander rules:

• 40 starting life

• Commander damage applies

• Multiplayer free-for-all gameplay

This event is in-store only. No at-home deck modification is permitted.

🎮 League Structure & Gameplay

• Runs over 4 consecutive weeks

• Weekly pods of 3–4 players

• Pods and pairings are managed by the store and may rotate

• Casual Commander environment focused on fun and progression

• Additional packs may be added during the event for gameplay and/or prizing (to add to the fun and chaos)

🏆 Weekly Pod Prizing (FINAL FANTASY Play Boosters)

Each pod awards packs to the Top 3 finishers, determined by life totals at the end of the game. Any tie-breakers at discretion of store.

Per Pod (3–4 Players)

• 1st Place: 3 Play Boosters

• 2nd Place: 2 Play Boosters

• 3rd Place: 1 Play Booster

Prizing is awarded every week, including Weeks 2–4.

🏁 Final League Prizing

Based on overall league standings after Week 4:

🥇 League Champion

• 1x Avatar Collector Booster

• 2x Spider-Man Collector Booster

• 2x non-Collector Booster Pack of Choice

🥈 2nd Place

• 2x Spider-Man Collector Booster

• 2x non-Collector Booster Packs of Choice

🥉 3rd Place

• 3x non-Collector Booster Packs of Choice

🌟 All Participants Receive

• Yuna, Grand Summoner Promo Card (while supplies last) (Awarded at end of league event)

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⚔️ Why Play This League?

• True sealed progression — no singles, no netdecking

• Weekly deck evolution keeps gameplay fresh

• Strong weekly and final prizing

• Immersive FINAL FANTASY Commander experience in a premium league setting

🧮 League Scoring Rubric

League standings are determined by points earned across all 4 weeks.

Weekly Points

• 1st Place in Pod: 3 points

• 2nd Place in Pod: 2 points

• 3rd Place in Pod: 1 points

• Participation (played full pod): 1 point

Maximum per week: 3 points
Missing a week earns 0 points for that week.

Final Standings

• Total league points after Week 4 determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

• Tie-Breakers (in order):

  1. Most 1st-place pod finishes

  2. Most total pod placements (Top 2 finishes)

  3. Head-to-head result (if applicable)

  4. Store discretion (final)

🤝 Player Agreement & Social Contract

Commander Box League is intended to be a fun casual event, with an emphasis on fair play and fun.

By entering this league, players agree to the following:

• Good-Faith Play:
  Players will play to win while maintaining a respectful, sportsmanlike attitude.

• Player’s Choice Placements:
  Pod placements (1st & 2nd) are determined collectively by the pod at the end of the game. Players are expected to act honestly and reasonably.

• No Collusion or Kingmaking:
  Intentional collusion, prize splitting, or manipulating outcomes for rewards is not permitted.

• No Griefing or Stalling:
  Deliberate slow play, repeated targeting without game purpose, or disruptive behavior may result in loss of placement points.

• Deck Legality:
  Only cards opened as part of this league may be used. Illegal cards result in disqualification from that week.

• Store Authority:
  The store reserves the right to make final rulings on disputes, placements, and unsportsmanlike conduct.

Players who repeatedly violate the social contract may be removed from the league without refund.