What Is Magic Presents: Pride 2026?
Magic Presents: Pride 2026 is a celebratory Commander event running June 5–14 in select regions, inviting players to come together for a vibrant, inclusive play experience. With a special rules change that gives all commanders the partner keyword ability, players can explore new deck-building combinations, try unexpected pairings, and express their creativity in a fun environment built around community and connection.
This event will be run as part of our Saturday Commander league as a bonus, at no extra cost. Participants will still get all regular league rewards appropriate to their achievements.
Players who participate receive a Pride-themed Gilded Lotus promo card as a keepsake from the celebration.
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Special Rules
Magic Presents: Pride 2026 is run as a casual Commander event. For this event, all commanders have the partner keyword ability, allowing players to add a second commander to a favorite deck or build a new deck using two commanders, even if they don’t share colors. The deck’s color identity includes both commanders’ colors. The two commanders start in the command zone and may be cast from it as normal.
The first 40 participants to present such a deck to the events desk, either at sign up or during play, will get a special Gilded Lotus enamel pin. Inspired by the Magic Presents: Pride 2026 promo card art, these collectible pins give players a cool way to show their pride and love of Magic.
