I was first introduced to Magic The Gathering nearly 20 years ago by my girlfriend (now wife). With her as my guide, I picked out my first starter deck: a black/red/white vampire themed deck. While I enjoyed the game, I never became fully invested in it. Soon after starting I moved on to my other hobbies (namely D&D and computer games).
Fast forward to a couple of months ago. Some friends of mine mentioned starting up a Friday night MtG game. The thought of having a guys’ night where we play cards and drink beer perked my ears. When they started talking about “Commander Decks” I became intrigued.
After that first game, I was hooked. That very night, sitting at the table where we just played, I ordered my first Commander deck from Amazon. It was a Blue and Black zombie deck called Grave Danger (I like spooky things, can you tell?). One of the guys, a veteran player, looked at my wife and apologized for getting me into this expensive hobby. We laughed, but in retrospect, I don’t think he was kidding.
I love accessories, tools, and other non-essential items for my gaming hobbies. Just look at my collection of Dungeons and Dragons terrain pieces, paints and brushes, minis, dice…So many dice. Imagine how happy I was to see the plethora of peripherals for Magic The Gathering, specifically for Commander games. From playmats to fancy life counters, these accessories can make your playing experience easier and more enjoyable.
Thus I have created this list of 6 of the best accessories for Magic The Gathering Commander games. I own several of these items. The rest are sitting comfortably in my Amazon cart, waiting for me to hit that purchase button.
Playmats
Having a good quality playmat for Magic The Gathering has multiple benefits. These include clearly defining your play space and giving a comfortable pad for your elbows to rest on. I prefer playmats like this one, which has labeled gameplay zones. The awesome artwork is a bonus.
- ENJOYING MAGIC THE GATHERING: Take a seat with your family and rivals, and unroll a MTG play mat with rules zones that s…
- FREE TUBE CASE: Say goodbye to the expensive Magic Playmat Tube that’s more than $15, you can easily fit into your backp…
- GREAT GIFT FOR BONDING: Perfect for parent-child interaction, keep everything organized in MTG card game playing. And re…
Deck Boxes
Mage Tech makes many great quality MtG Deck Boxes with some nifty features. This includes a foldable angled stand, a drawer for dice and small items, and a magnetic case for your Commander.
- [𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻] Crafted with Commander EDH players in mind, our innovative design is tailor-made for y…
- [𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹] This isn’t just a card case; it’s a versatile deck holder designed to keep your 100-card deck …
- [𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆] Tested with various popular sleeves, this box boasts an impressive capacity, accommodating up to 100 do…
Life Counters
This life tracker is excellent for, well, tracking your life points. It also has a feature for tracking Commander tax. This wooden wonder is perfect for minimizing the numbers in your brain.
- Compact Size: This Commander/EDH card tray measures 5.5″ long, 5″ wide and 0.5″ thick, perfect for small tables.
- Integrated Life Counter: The tray includes an integrated life counter for tracking life total.
- Commander Cast Tracker: The tray also includes a commander cast tracker to keep track of the number of times your comman…
Card Sleeves
Protect that Magic The Gathering deck with color-coded card sleeves! With various colors and designs available, you’ll find a sleeve for any deck. I like these from BCW for their matte finish and semi-smooth texture, making mash-shuffling a breeze.
- Package Dimensions: 4.5 H x 0.699 L x 3.25 W (inches)
- Package Weight: 0.152 pounds
- Clear front for easy viewing
Tracker Tokens
I’ve found these metal tokens helpful for keeping track of opponents’ abilities. They reduce the need to ask other players to read their cards. Each one is double-sided and durable. They also come with a small bag that makes a nice clinking sound when you shake it. It’s the little things.
- PACKAGE INCLUDED: You will receive 36 pieces Metal Tokens, with 6 different colors, including 6pcs black(Deathtouch, Ind…
- PREMIUM MATERIAL: Made of premium metal, with electroplating process. It’s sturdy and can be used multiple times. Contai…
- EASY TO USE: The keyword tokens are double-sided, very practical and space-saving. Unique reversible & stackable design …
Counter Dice
These dice make it easy to see what buffs and de-buffs are active on each card. With a number for attack and block on each die, these are a must-have for any Magic The Gathering game. They come in a variety of colors and include two bags: one for the pluses, and one for the minuses.
- What You Will Get: Total 48 pieces mtg counters with 2 flannel cloth bags. Includes 24 pieces -1~-6 dice counters & 24 p…
- Creative Design: The design of 2-Color Mixed are so different that this set of dice is particularly eye-catching. The di…
- Premium Materials: Dice counters are made from Eco-friendly acrylic, healthy and safety, no smell and lightweight, oxida…
BONUS ITEM: Apparel
Why not add some style to your Magic The Gathering sessions by representing your favorite card game in t-shirt form?! Is it necessary? No. Is it cool as heck? Absolutely!
- Officially Licensed Magic: The Gathering Apparel for Men – Women – Boys and Girls; Magic T-Shirts; MTG T-Shirts; Card Ga…
- 22WCMG00007A-001
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
