Launch Sequence Initiated: Legendary Vehicles and Spacecraft Can Now Be Your Commander

Big changes are coming to Commander with the launch of Edge of Eternities, and they’re not just thematic, they’re historic.

For the first time ever, legendary Vehicles and the brand-new Spacecraft card type will be legal as your Commander, provided they have printed power and toughness. That’s right: your Weatherlight or RMS Titanic can now steer the helm of a 99-card deck, just like any planeswalker or creature with the right text box.

Why the Rule Change?

Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that any legendary card with printed power and toughness on its front face is now eligible to be your Commander. This update lands just ahead of Edge of Eternities, a space-faring expansion arriving August 1, 2025. The set dives headfirst into interstellar warfare, ancient star empires, and daring captains, and with that comes a new generation of legendary Spacecraft built to lead your deck.

The change also unlocks older iconic Vehicles, letting players build around flavor-rich cards that previously couldn’t take the command zone.

What Cards Are Affected?

Legendary Vehicles like Esika’s Chariot, Weatherlight, Golden Argosy, and RMS Titanic

New Legendary Spacecraft introduced in Edge of Eternities, including previews like The Seriema and Nova Ascendant

These all become legal Commanders on August 1 with the set's official release.

What This Means for Your Deckbuilding

This opens the door to entirely new builds centered around ships, airships, and spacecraft. Imagine:

A white and blue artifact deck led by a legendary steampunk warship

A mono-red deck with a blazing rocket-powered vessel at the helm

A five-color Vehicle toolbox anchored by something like The World Ark

It’s a flavor-forward change that expands the design space of Commander in a way we haven’t seen since the introduction of backgrounds or partner mechanics.

Will It Break the Format?

Not even close. Only a small number of legendary Vehicles exist, and most are more thematic than competitive. This update is about creativity, expression, and making your Commander table feel like a living story. It’s a nod to the role-playing and worldbuilding spirit of the format.

Prerelease Lands July 25

We’re still accepting preregistration for our Edge of Eternities prerelease events on Friday, July 25. Entry is $40, and this set looks to be one of the most ambitious worldbuilding efforts in Magic history. Think Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty levels of immersion, but even more focused on high-tech, spacefaring fantasy.

This is your first chance to crack open the new Spacecraft cards, experience the setting firsthand, and maybe even lead your first Vehicle Commander into battle.

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Edge of Eternities launches August 1, 2025. We’ll have play boosters, singles, prerelease events, and full support for brewing your next starbound Commander deck. Stay tuned, and as always:

Stay curious.