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June 16-18th, Summer CommandFest comes to Anaheim, California! Laughing Dragon is proud to bring three days of Magic fun to the Anaheim Hilton, celebrating Commander, as well as the prerelease for Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth!
What is CommandFest？
CommandFest is weekend long celebration of Commander, and the community surrounding it. CommandFest Anaheim 2023 attendees have a wide a range of activities to partake in, including:
- BattlePods – play Commander, get Prize Tickets. We have various queues for different play types (Casual/Competitive/Fill) and will assist attendees in matching up Commander Pods for your playstyle. Additionally, Emperor and 2HG Commander will also be available.
- On Demand Drafts – Every 8 players will launch a new Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth draft pod.
- Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth prereleases all weekend long. Enjoy 2HG, full box, pre-con commander and more!
- Hang out with your friends in the Free Play Zone, open all weekend to CommandFest Anaheim Attendees.
Tired of battling others and needing a break?
- Come shop one of our many vendors and get that latest upgrade that will sure to impress your playgroup.
- Customize your decks and visit one of the artists, or just pick up some sweet new tokens!
All ticketed events will award Prize Tickets. Attendees can redeem these at the Prize Wall for unique and awesome items, such as Oversized Cards, Uncut Sheets and tons of other product.
Out of event vouchers? Additional vouchers can be purchased at Event Registration
VIP Pass
$229.99*
- Event exclusive metal Commander pass with “Food” token art
- 12 Event Entry Vouchers ($120 value)
- 2 copies of Event Promo 1
- 2 copies of Event Promo 2
- 2 copies of Arcane Signet Non-Foil Promo
- Event exclusive limited edition playmat Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth playmat “The Battle of the Pelennor Fields”. Playmat will be serialized on site by Tyler Jacobson, along with a personalized thank you!
- Commander Deckbox (133 cards)
- Dice and Dice baag
- Drawstring Bag
- Dedicated Open Play Area for all CommandFest attendees
- Vendor and Artist Access
Displayed items are initial samples, final color/style are subject to changes.
*Plus Melee.gg Fees
One Day Pass
$59.99*
- Event exclusive metal Commander pass with “Food” token art
- 4 Event Entry Vouchers ($40 value)
- 1 copy of Event Promo 1
- Dedicated Open Play Area for all CommandFest attendees
- Vendor and Artist Access
Displayed items are initial samples, final color/style are subject to changes.
*Plus Melee.gg Fees
Three Day Commander Pass
$69.99*
- Event exclusive metal Commander pass with “Food” token art
- 1 copy of Event Promo 1
- 1 copy of Event Promo 2
- 1 copy of Arcane Signet Non-Foil Promo
- Event exclusive “Storm the Seedcore” Playmat
- Commander Deckbox (133 cards)
- Dice and Dice bag
- Drawstring Bag
- Dedicated Open Play Area for all CommandFest attendees
- Vendor and Artist Access
*Plus Melee.gg Fees
Three Day Pass
$119.99*
- Event exclusive metal Commander pass with “Food” token art
- 6 Event Entry Vouchers ($60 value)
- 1 copy of Event Promo 1
- 1 copy of Event Promo 2
- 1 copy of Arcane Signet Non-Foil Promo
- Event exclusive “Storm the Seedcore” Playmat
- Commander Deckbox (133 cards)
- Dice and Dice bag
- Drawstring Bag
- Dedicated Open Play Area for all CommandFest attendees
- Vendor and Artist Access
*Plus Melee.gg Fees
Prerelease Weekend
Daily Schedule
Prereleases will launch every hour until 5pm (4pm on Sunday), starting after the first scheduled prerelease each day. After 5pm (4pm Sunday), there will be two turbo Prereleases each day.
Friday: 3:00pm First Prerelease
Saturday: 9:00am First Prerelease
Sunday: 9:00am First Prerelease
Two-Headed Giant (2HG)
Friday: 3:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Sunday: 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Prerelease Information
Format: Prerelease kit sealed deck. For 2HG Information, click here
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Entry: 4 Event Vouchers ($40)
Prize Structure:
Turbo Prereleases are 1 round events with shortened build timers. All players will receive 8 tickets. Players who win their turbo prerelease match will receive 4 additional tickets.
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Con Commander
Format: Each player will be given a random pre-con commander deck from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, and a pack of sleeves as well.
Rounds: 2 rounds
Player Cap: 100 players
Entry: 6 Event Vouchers ($60)
Prize Structure:
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Full Box Prerelease
Format: Each player will be given a sealed draft box of Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth to build a 40 card limited pool.
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Player Cap: 32 players
Entry: 18 Event Vouchers ($180)
Prize Structure:
Onsite Pickup for Sealed and Singles!
Place your order for by 4pm on Wednesday June 14th, and pick it up onsite at the Laughing Dragon Booth.
Scheduled Events
Friday June 16th
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 1-2-3 Sealed Deck
Format: Sealed deck with 1 Collector, 2 Set and 3 Draft boosters of Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Time: Friday Noon
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Player Cap: 72 players
Entry: 7 Event Vouchers ($70)
Prize Structure:
Mystery Booster 2021 Sealed
Format: Sealed deck with 6 packs of Mystery Booster 2021 Convention Edition
Time: Friday 1pm
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Player Cap: 64 Players
Entry: 6 Event Vouchers ($60)
Prize Structure:
Double Masters 2022 Draft
Format: Booster draft with three Double Masters 2022 boosters
Time: Friday 4pm
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Entry: 5 Event Vouchers ($50)
Prize Structure:
Saturday June 17th
Canadian Highlander
Format: New to the format? Check it out here
Time: Saturday 11:30 am
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Entry: 2 Event Vouchers ($20)
Prize Structure:
Mystery Booster 2021 Sealed
Format: Sealed deck with 6 packs of Mystery Booster 2021 Convention Edition
Time: Saturday 2:30 pm
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Player Cap: 64 Players
Entry: 6 Event Vouchers ($60)
Prize Structure:
Dominaria Remastered Draft
Format: Booster draft with three Dominaria Remastered boosters
Time: Saturday 4:30pm
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Entry: 3 Event Vouchers ($30)
Prize Structure:
Sunday June 18th
Pre-Con Duel Deck
Format: Each player will be given a random Duel Deck, plus 5 packs of Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth draft boosters to improve their decks.
Time: Sunday 11:30am
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Player Cap: 32 players
Entry: 6 Event Vouchers ($60)
Prize Structure:
Mystery Booster 2021 Sealed
Format:Sealed deck with 6 packs of Mystery Booster 2021 Convention Edition
Time: Sunday 2:30 pm
Rounds: 3 Rounds Swiss
Player Cap: 64 Players
Entry: 6 Event Vouchers ($60)
Prize Structure:
On Demand
Battle Pods
Format: 4 player Commander Pod.
Casual/Competitive/Fill queues available
Entry: 1 Event Voucher ($10)
Rounds: 1 Round
Prize Structure:
Pod can propose alternate payout methods.
Booster Drafts
Format: 8 player draft pod.
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, Commander Legends Baldur’s Gate, and others (while supplies last)
Entry: 2 Event Vouchers ($20)
Rounds: 3 rounds
Prize Structure:
Other Commander Pods
Formats:
- Emperor
- 2HG
Entry: 1 Event Voucher ($10)
Rounds: 1 Round
Prize Structure:
If 8 players want to play any other supported formats, we will be happy to oblige!
On Demand Draft registration will close at 5pm on Friday and Saturday, and will close at 4pm on Sunday. On Demand Commander Pod registration will close at 7:30pm on Friday and 5:30pm on Sunday. All ODE events are single elimination. All events are while supplies last.
Full Schedule
General Event Structure Payout
|
ODE Drafts (Single Elimination) |
Commander (Includes Precon Commander) |
Scheduled Events (Does not include Precon Commander) |
| First: 18 Prize Tickets | 7 Prize Tickets per Player per round | 3-0: 16 Prize Tickets per player |
| Second: 12 Prize Tickets | 2-1: 12 Prize Tickets per player | |
| Third/Fourth : 3 Prize Tickets | 1-2: 8 Prize Tickets per player | |
| 0-3: 4 Prize Tickets per player |
| Time | Event Type | Event Entry | Prize Structure |
| All Day | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Draft | 2 Event Vouchers ($20) | General Event Structure – ODE Draft |
| All Day | Commander Legends Baldur’s Gate Draft | 2 Event Vouchers ($20) | General Event Structure – ODE Draft |
| All Day | Commander – Battle Pods | 1 Event Voucher ($10) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| All Day | Commander – Emperor | 1 Event Voucher per player ($10) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| All Day | Commander – 2HG | 1 Event Voucher per player ($10) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| All Day | Commander – Free Play | Free Play Area | Free Play |
| Time | Event Type | Event Entry | Prize Structure |
| 11:00 AM | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Precon | 6 Event Vouchers ($60) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| 11:30 AM | 2HG Commander | 1 event Voucher per player ($10) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| Noon | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 1-2-3 Sealed | 7 Event Vouchers ($70) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 1:00 PM | Mystery Booster Sealed | 6 Event Vouchers ($60) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 1:30 PM | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Precon | 6 Event Vouchers ($60) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| 2:00 PM | Double Masters 2022 Draft | 5 Event Vouchers ($50) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 2:30 PM | Emperor Commander | 1 Event Voucher per player ($10) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| 3:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 3:30 PM | 2HG Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers per player ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 4:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 4:30 PM | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Full Box Sealed | 18 Event Vouchers ($180) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 5:00 PM | Turbo Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 6:30 PM | Turbo Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| Time | Event Type | Event Entry | Prize Structure |
| 9:00 AM | Prerelease |
4 Event Vouchers ($40) |
General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 9:30 AM | 2HG Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers per player ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 10:00 AM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 10:30 AM | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Precon | 6 Event Vouchers ($60) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| 11:00 AM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 11:30 AM | Canadian Highlander | 2 Event Vouchers ($20) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| Noon | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 12:30 PM | 2HG Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers per player ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 1:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 1:30 PM | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Full box sealed | 18 Event Vouchers ($180) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 2:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 2:30 PM | Mystery Booster Sealed | 6 Event Vouchers ($60) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 3:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 3:30 PM | 2HG Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers per player ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 4:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 4:30 PM | Dominaria Remastered Draft | 3 Event Vouchers ($30) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 5:00 PM | Turbo Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 6:30 PM | Turbo Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| Time | Event Type | Event Entry | Prize Structure |
| 9:00 AM | Prerelease |
4 Event Vouchers ($40) |
General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 9:30 AM | 2HG Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers per player ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 10:00 AM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 10:30 AM | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Precon | 6 Event Vouchers ($60) | General Event Structure – Commander |
| 11:00 AM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 11:30 AM | Precon Duel Deck | 6 Event Vouchers ($60) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| Noon | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 12:30 PM | 2HG Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers per player ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 1:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 1:30 PM | Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Full box sealed | 18 Event Vouchers ($180) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 2:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 2:30 PM | Mystery Booster Sealed | 6 Event Vouchers ($60) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 3:00 PM | Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 3:30 PM | 2HG Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers per player ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 4:00 PM | Turbo Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
| 5:30 PM | Turbo Prerelease | 4 Event Vouchers ($40) | General Event Structure – Scheduled Events |
Artists & Community Guests
Tyler Jacobson
Gabor Szikszai
Lucas Graciano
Mark Tedin
Thomas M. Baxa
John Zeleznik
Dana Fischer
Olivia Gobert-Hicks, Commander Rules Committee
Brian Kibler
Anna Margaret, Cosplayer
Travis Gafford, Esports Personality
MJ, MTG in Quarantine
Loren, MTG Hotdog
Virtue MTG
CutFlowKev, AMP'd Gaming
Roman Fusco
StalwartUrsa
Scotty Baker, AMP'd Gaming
Higher, Playing with Power
Sam Lewis
bekybear
Goldsabertooth
Dan Sheehan (Commander Sphere)
MoxKrystal
Vendors
Laughing Dragon MTG
Tales of Adventures
Tier 1 Games
Great Land Games
Journey's End Games
Card Cache
Finch&Sparrow Games
Manaleak.com
Venue
Address:
Anaheim Hilton
California Ballroom (Floor 2)
777 W Convention Way,
Anaheim, CA 92802
CommandFest Hours:
Public Access:
Friday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Room Blocks Available
We’ve worked with the Anaheim Hilton and are happy to offer a group block for CommandFest Anaheim. Please use the button below to book your stay!
