Oct 13-15th, CommandFest comes to the City of Roses! Laughing Dragon is proud to bring three days of Magic fun to the Portland Expo Center! Bring your friends, make new ones and experience the Gathering!
What is CommandFest？
CommandFest is weekend long celebration of Commander, and the community surrounding it. CommandFest Portland 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) and will assist attendees in matching up Commander Pods for your playstyle.
- On Demand Activities – Every 8 players will launch any supported pod!
- Tons of Scheduled Events – Pre-Constructed Commander, Throwback draft, 3-2-1 Wilds of Eldraine, Mystery Booster and more!
- Hang out with your friends in the Free Play Zone, open all weekend to CommandFest Portland 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.
CommandFest Portland Ultimate eXPerience Package
$325*
- Event exclusive metal CommandFest Portland pass with “Avacyn” token art
- One Random Metallic Travel Sized Oversized Card (12 in x 17 in)
- 2 Non-Foil Reliquary Tower Festival Promos
- 2 Foil Reliquary Tower Festival Promos
- 2 Non-Foil Arcane Signet Festival Promos
- 75 Prize Tickets
- Event exclusive “Decadent Dragon” Showcase Art Playmat
- Commander Deckbox (133 cards)
- Dice and Dice bag
- Drawstring Bag
- Dedicated Open Play Area for all CommandFest attendees
Displayed items are initial samples, final color/style are subject to changes.
*Plus Melee.gg Fees
CommandFest Portland eXPerience Package
$200*
- Event Exclusive Metal Commander Pass with “Avacyn” token art
- 2 Non-Foil Reliquary Tower Festival Promo
- 2 Foil Reliquary Tower Festival Promos
- 60 Prize Tickets
- Event exclusive “Decadent Dragon” Showcase Art Playmat
- Commander Deckbox (133 cards)
- Dice and Dice bag
- Drawstring Bag
- Dedicated Open Play Area for all CommandFest attendees
Displayed items are initial samples, final color/style are subject to changes.
*Plus Melee.gg Fees
CommandFest Portland One Day Package
$50*
- Event Exclusive Metal Commander Pass with “Avacyn” token art
- Non-Foil Reliquary Tower Festival Promo
- 15 Prize Tickets
- Dedicated Open Play Area for all CommandFest attendees
Displayed items are initial samples, final color/style are subject to changes.
*Plus Melee.gg Fees
CommandFest Portland Three Day Package
$120*
- Event Exclusive Metal Commander Pass with “Avacyn” token art
- 2 Non-Foil Reliquary Tower Festival Promo
- 2 Foil Reliquary Tower Festival Promos
- 30 Prize Tickets
- Event exclusive “Descendants’ Fury” Playmat
- Commander Deckbox (133 cards)
- Dice and Dice bag
- Drawstring Bag
- Dedicated Open Play Area for all CommandFest attendees
Displayed items are initial samples, final color/style are subject to changes.
*Plus Melee.gg Fees
Onsite Pickup for Sealed and Singles!
Place your order by 4pm on Wednesday Oct 11th, and pick it up onsite at the Laughing Dragon Booth.
Scheduled Events
| Time | Event Type | Entry Cost |
Prize Payout |
| 11:00 AM |
Players will be given a random Doctor Who commander precon. 2 Rounds |
Entry: $60 |
Each Player will receive 6 Prize Tickets |
| Noon |
Players will receive 3 draft boosters, 2 set boosters, and 1 collector booster of Wilds of Eldraine. 3 Rounds |
Entry: $60 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 1:00 PM |
Players will receive a random Duel Deck and 3 Wilds of Eldraine Draft boosters. 3 Rounds
|
Entry: $50 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 2:00 PM |
Players will receive a random Precon Commander Deck. 2 Rounds |
Entry: $60 | Each Player will receive 6 Prize Tickets |
| 3:00 PM |
Players will receive 1 draft booster of each: Dominaria, Dominaria United Draft, Dominaria Remastered Draft. 3 Rounds
|
Entry: $35 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 4:00 PM |
Players will be given a random Doctor Who commander precon. 2 Rounds |
Entry: $60 | Each Player will receive 6 Prize Tickets |
| 5:00 PM |
Players will draft 3 boosters of CMM to make a 60 card deck. 8 person draft, 4 person pod. 1 Round |
Entry: $50 |
Each Player will receive 3 Prize Tickets |
| Time | Event Type | Entry Cost |
Prize Payout |
| 9:00 AM |
Players will receive 3 draft boosters, 2 set boosters, and 1 collector booster of Wilds of Eldraine. 3 Rounds |
Entry: $60 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 10:00 AM |
Chaos Sealed with MOL Redemption Sets For this in person event, players will receive a regular MOL redemption set to build a 40 card deck. 3 Rounds. |
Entry: $100 | 3-0: 12 Prize Tickets 2-1: 9 Prize Tickets 1-2: 6 Prize Tickets 0-3: 3 Prize Tickets |
| 11:00 AM |
Players will be given a random Doctor Who commander precon. 2 Rounds |
Entry: $60 |
Each Player will receive 6 Prize Tickets |
| Noon |
Players will draft 2 Ixalan packs and 1 Rivals of Ixalan. 3 Rounds
|
Entry: $35 | 3-0: 12 Prize Tickets 2-1: 9 Prize Tickets 1-2: 6 Prize Tickets 0-3: 3 Prize Tickets |
| 1:00 PM |
Players will receive a random Duel Deck and 3 Wilds of Eldraine Draft boosters. 3 Rounds |
Entry: $50 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 2:00 PM |
Players will receive a random Precon Commander Deck. 2 Rounds |
Entry: $60 | Each Player will receive 6 Prize Tickets |
| 3:00 PM |
Players will receive a draft booster from each of Innistrad, Dark Ascension, Avacyn Restored, Shadows of Innistrad, Eldritch Moon, Crimson Vow and Midnight Hunt. 3 Rounds |
Entry: $100 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 4:00 PM |
Players will be given a random Doctor Who commander precon. 2 Rounds |
Entry: $60 | Each Player will receive 6 Prize Tickets |
| 5:00 PM |
Players will draft 3 boosters of CMM to make a 60 card deck. 8 person draft, 4 person pod. 1 Round |
Entry: $50 |
Each Player will receive 3 Prize Tickets |
| Time | Event Type | Entry Cost |
Prize Payout |
| 9:00 AM |
Players will receive 3 draft boosters, 2 set boosters, and 1 collector booster of Wilds of Eldraine. 3 Rounds |
Entry: $60 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 10:00 AM |
Conspiracy/Conspiracy Take the Crown/Battlebond Players will draft 1 of each: Conspiracy, Conspiracy Take the Crown, and Battlebond. 4 person pod. 1 Round
|
Entry: $50 | Each Player will receive 3 Prize Tickets |
| 11:00 AM |
Players will be given a random Doctor Who commander precon. 2 Rounds |
Entry: $60 |
Each Player will receive 6 Prize Tickets |
| Noon |
Players will receive 3 Double Feature Draft boosters. 3 Rounds |
Entry: $50 | 3-0: 12 Prize Tickets 2-1: 9 Prize Tickets 1-2: 6 Prize Tickets 0-3: 3 Prize Tickets |
| 1:00 PM |
Players will receive a random Duel Deck and 3 Wilds of Eldraine Draft boosters. 3 Rounds
|
Entry: $50 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 2:00 PM |
Players will receive a random Precon Commander Deck. 2 Rounds |
Entry: $60 | Each Player will receive 6 Prize Tickets |
| 3:00 PM |
Players will receive a draft booster from each of Innistrad, Dark Ascension, Avacyn Restored, Shadows of Innistrad, Eldritch Moon, Crimson Vow and Midnight Hunt. 3 Rounds
|
Entry: $100 |
3-0: 12 Prize Tickets |
| 4:00 PM |
Players will be given 6 Mystery Booster 2021 Convention Edition boosters. 3 Rounds |
Entry: $60 | 3-0: 12 Prize Tickets 2-1: 9 Prize Tickets 1-2: 6 Prize Tickets 0-3: 3 Prize Tickets |
All events require a CommandFest Portland 2023 badge in order to play
|
Wilds of Eldraine Draft Players will receive 3 draft boosters of Wilds of Eldraine. 3 Rounds |
Entry: Coming Soon! |
Prize Payout Coming Soon! |
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Battle Pods 4 Player pod of Commander. Casual/Competitive pods
|
Entry: Coming soon! | Prize Payout Coming Soon! |
All events require a CommandFest Portland 2023 badge in order to play
All ODE events are single elimination. All events are while supplies last. On Demand hours are an hour after hall opens until 5pm Fri/Sat and 4pm Sunday.
If 8 players want to play any other supported formats, we will be happy to oblige!
On Demand Events
Battle Pods: Play Commander, Get Prize Tickets.
Cost: $10 per player
Prizing: Each player will receive 5 Prize Tickets
Wilds of Eldraine Draft: Launch with every 8 players.
Cost: $20 per player
Prizing:
First: 18 Prize Tickets
Second: 12 Prize Tickets
Third/Fourth: 3 Prize Tickets
Artists & Community Guests
Randy Gallegos
Eric Deschamps
Julie Dillon
Kieran Yanner
Margaret Organ-Kean
Mark Brill
Chuck Lukacs
Phil Foglio
Bruce Brenneise
Mark Tedin
Jesper Myrfors
Julie Spoops Myrfors
Shawn Pagels
Olivia Gobert-Hicks, Commander Rules Committee
Brian Kibler
Dana Fischer
Anna Margaret, Cosplayer
PeachyPop Cosplay
CobertMTG
Travis Gafford
GermanGaryOak
VeggieWagon
Birds Of Paradise MTG
Beth, Queen of Cardboard
SeaEDH
Artist or Community Guest wanting to attend? Contact us!
Vendors
Laughing Dragon MTG
Tales of Adventure
Journey's End Games
Great Land Games
Tier 1 Games
PropagandaMTG
Mugu Games
Venue & Hotel
Address:
Portland Expo Center
2060 Marine Dr W, Portland, OR 97217
CommandFest Public Hours:
Friday: 10am – 10pm
Saturday: 8am – 10pm
Sunday: 8am – 9pm
