MBC · Player guide
what is mystery booster commander
Mystery Booster Commander Edition is the third Mystery Booster release, made for Commander Draft players with 20-card packs, Rulebreaker deckbuilding permissions, and Playtest cards restricted to this set's Draft and Sealed events. [Source] [Release notes]
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Series position | Third release, following Mystery Booster and Mystery Booster 2. [Source] |
| Set code | MBC. [Source] |
| Card pool | 2,339 cards, including 2,218 findable on Scryfall. [Source] |
| New-card figures | 59 mechanically new cards; 60 new Eternal-legal cards. [Source] |
| Pack format | 20 cards per pack, used for Commander Draft. [Source] |
| Sales channel | In-person convention channels only, rather than regular retail. [Source] |
Understanding the product
MBC is a Commander Draft release
Mystery Booster Commander Edition follows Mystery Booster and Mystery Booster 2 as the series' third release. Its set code is MBC. [Source]
20 cards per pack, used for Commander Draft. [Source]
Inside the set
Card pool composition and new cards
2,339 cards, including 2,218 findable on Scryfall. [Source]
| Component | Cards | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Original card-file pick-ups | 2,022 [Source] | Pick-ups from original card files. [Source] |
| Future Sight frames | 134 [Source] | Cards using Future Sight frames. [Source] |
| Acorn-stamped cards | 10 [Source] | Originating from Arena Alchemy. [Source] |
| Playtest cards | 121 [Source] | The 121 Playtest cards can be used only in this set's Draft and Sealed events. They are not legal in any Constructed format. [Release notes] |
The new-card figures
59 mechanically new cards; 60 new Eternal-legal cards. [Source]
The 121 Playtest cards can be used only in this set's Draft and Sealed events. They are not legal in any Constructed format. [Release notes]
Product comparison
How does it compare with other Commander products?
Compare the pack format, deckbuilding permissions, card restrictions, and sales channel. A specific comparison product has not been verified here.
| Feature | Mystery Booster Commander Edition | Other Commander product |
|---|---|---|
| Product format | 20 cards per pack, used for Commander Draft. [Source] | Check the specific product's format. |
| Rulebreaker | A new mechanic on 8 cards allows cards outside a commander's color identity. [Source] [Release notes] | Verify its deckbuilding rules and card contents. |
| Playtest cards | The 121 Playtest cards can be used only in this set's Draft and Sealed events. They are not legal in any Constructed format. [Release notes] | Verify the included cards and their format legality. |
| Sales channel | In-person convention channels only, rather than regular retail. [Source] | Verify the distribution channel. |
Player questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Mystery Booster Commander Edition?
The third release in the Mystery Booster series. Its set code is MBC, and its 20-card packs are used for Commander Draft. [Source]
Can I use all Mystery Booster Commander cards in my Commander deck?
No. The 121 Playtest cards can be used only in this set's Draft and Sealed events. They are not legal in any Constructed format. [Release notes]