Revealing MTG Aetherdrift Preconstructed Commander Decks

Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift enhances the multiplayer experience by introducing two exciting pre-constructed Commander decks. Here, we take a detailed look at the primary and alternate Commanders featured in each deck.

With the launch of its first fully Standard-legal set for the bustling 2025 release schedule, Magic: The Gathering is revving up for action at the Ghirapur Grand Prix, a thrilling event perfectly encapsulated by Aetherdrift.

Interestingly, despite the anticipated racing theme surrounding this set, the two pre-con Commander decks diverge from this motif, opting instead to explore new gameplay mechanics and strategies.

Aetherdrift Commander Deck: Eternal Might

MTG Aetherdrift Precon Commander Temmet — Wizards of the Coast/dexerto

Ended, Naktamun’s Will

The Eternal Might Commander deck showcases a variety of creatures originating from Amonkhet, one of the locations racers will encounter during the Ghirapur Grand Prix. The face Commander, Temmet, employs a tactical approach focused on gradually accumulating advantages through Zombie synergies.

Utilizing the powerful Esper color combination of Black, Blue, and White enhances the deck’s capabilities to draw and discard cards effectively. This cycle enables Temmet to bolster his forces, with the upside of Zombies’ robust recursion and graveyard interactions mitigating the risks of discarding.

With a well-balanced mix of defensive tactics and formidable offensive maneuvers, Eternal Might allows players to engage in drawn-out battles or orchestrate decisive turns, potentially eliminating opponents in a handful of attacks.

MTG Aetherdrift Precon Commander Hashaton — Wizards of the Coast/dexerto

Hashaton, Scarab’s Fist

The alternate Commander of Eternal Might, Hashaton, encourages players to embrace a risk-taking approach consistent with the deck’s discard-centric strategy. His low mana cost allows early deployment from the Command zone, while his cantrip ability maximizes value extraction.

Strategically discarding creatures with impactful abilities can lead to the development of cheaper copies by utilizing Blue mana. The 4/4 Black Zombie replicas created have Vigilance, providing players with solid options for both offense and defense.

Aetherdrift Commander Deck: Living Energy

MTG Aetherdrift Precon Commander Saheeli — Wizards of the Coast/dexerto

Saheeli, Radiant Creator

In stark contrast to Eternal Might, the Living Energy Commander deck concentrates on amassing Energy Counters to expand your board state artificially. Saheeli, as the lead Commander, stands as one of the most adept Artificers in the multiverse, which is reflected in her ability to generate Energy through spells featuring Artifact or Artificer traits.

As players gather Energy Counters, they can activate powerful abilities, including creating a 5/5 clone of an attacking creature by expending three Energy. This clone, endowed with Haste, can instantly join in the fray, albeit at the cost of being sacrificed before the next turn begins. Skilled players can utilize these copies to capitalize on beneficial on-attack effects, tipping the scales in their favor.

MTG Aetherdrift Precon Commander Pia Nalaar — Wizards of the Coast/dexerto

Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic

Joining Saheeli, alternate Commander Pia Nalaar also contributes to the Energy-focused strategy of Living Energy. Whenever an Artifact Creature deals combat damage to an opponent, she generates two Energy Counters. This resource can then be utilized to create powerful Nalaar Aetherjet Tokens, boasting Power and Toughness equal to the Energy spent.

To crew these Flyers, you’ll need a Creature with at least two Power—an easy feat as Pia readily fulfills that role. With a single hit, you could summon a 2/2 flyer for evasive damage or consolidate Energy for a decisive Voltron swing that can eliminate opponents in a single strike.

MTG Aetherdrift Preview Header — Wizards of the Coast

As you prepare to navigate the intricacies of the Aetherdrift Commanders, one of these remarkable decks may just elevate your game and lead you to seize the coveted Aetherspark.

For those eager to explore further, keep an eye out for complete decklists as the release date approaches. These lists will aid you in determining the ideal deck for your playstyle and crafting an effective strategy.

You can find the decklists and additional information on MTG Aetherdrift products available for preorder at Wizards of the Coast’s official website.

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