From the format’s inception, color identity has been a core part of Commander, creating deck diversity by forcing players to work within restrictions. But should those limits be loosened for hybrid mana? In most formats, hybrid mana makes cards more versatile, but in Commander it actually holds them back. Lately, the Commander Format Panel has floated changing how hybrid mana works with color identity. Would this help the game, or hurt it? Don’t miss our in-depth breakdown.
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Relevant Links:
Commander Brackets Beta Update - October 21, 2025:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-october-21-2025
Archival Hybrid Opinion from the Rules Committee:
https://web.archive.org/web/20150329094715/http://mtgcommander.net/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=511
Mark Rosewater:
Twitter: @maro254
Blogatog: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/
Drive to Work Podcast about Hybrid Mana:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iD8SOCvFxKb06erswn4KQ?si=9TD47RNXQEq-yOMO0lRCrw
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