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Find commanders that match your unique approach to the game
Discover Your Commander Playstyle
Magic: The Gathering's Commander format is more than just a game—it's a reflection of your playstyle, creativity, and strategic mindset. Are you a Timmy/Tammy, a Johnny/Jenny, a Spike, or do you fit into one of our expanded archetypes?
This quiz analyzes your playstyle preferences across multiple dimensions to determine which player type best matches your approach to Commander. The quiz consists of three parts:
Remember: There are no wrong answers. Each player type has its own strengths and approaches to the game.
You're a true power gamer who lives for epic moments. You love big creatures, massive spells, and memorable plays that alter the course of the game dramatically. For you, Commander is about the thrill of doing impressive things, regardless of whether they lead to victory.
You're a creative deckbuilder who sees Magic as a form of self-expression. You value originality and take pride in winning your own way. Discovering unique card combinations and surprising opponents gives you more satisfaction than simply overpowering them.
You're a competitive player who enjoys the challenge of optimization. You appreciate efficient cards, consistent strategies, and measurable improvement. While you respect the social nature of Commander, you still play to win and enjoy refining your approach.
You appreciate the beauty of Magic's flavor and storytelling. You see cards not just as game pieces but as windows into the multiverse. You value how mechanics serve the creative vision, and you build decks that tell stories or capture specific themes.
You find beauty in the structure and design of Magic's rules and systems. You appreciate elegantly designed cards and clever mechanical interactions. You enjoy understanding how the game works at a fundamental level and how cards function within these established systems.
You thrive on the social dynamics of multiplayer games. You enjoy negotiation, politics, and influencing the table. For you, Commander is as much about the conversation happening between players as it is about the cards being played.
You love constructing complex systems that work together in harmony. You find satisfaction in creating intricate board states and establishing engines that generate compounding value. You approach deckbuilding like designing a machine with many interconnected parts.
Magic: The Gathering has several player psychographics that describe different player motivations and playstyles. The original three, defined by Magic designer Mark Rosewater, are Timmy/Tammy (who play for experience), Johnny/Jenny (who play for creative expression), and Spike (who play to prove something). Our quiz expands on these to include Vorthos (story/flavor enthusiasts), Melvin/Melanie (mechanics enthusiasts), Diplomat (social/political players), and Architect (engine builders).
Absolutely! Most players are a blend of multiple psychographics. Your primary type represents your strongest tendencies, but you likely have elements of other types as well. The radar chart in your results shows how strongly you align with each type.
This quiz is designed to give you insight into your playstyle preferences based on established Magic: The Gathering player psychographics. While no quiz can perfectly capture all nuances of your gameplay, it provides a solid starting point for understanding your approach to Commander. The more honestly you answer, the more accurate your results will be.
Understanding your player type can help you build decks that better align with what you enjoy about Magic, find commanders that match your playstyle, communicate with your playgroup about your preferences, and even appreciate why you might clash with certain opponents. It's a tool for self-reflection and improving your overall Commander experience.
Your self-assessment is just as valuable as the quiz results! If you feel the quiz didn't accurately capture your playstyle, trust your intuition. The quiz is meant to be a tool for reflection, not a definitive label. You know your preferences better than any algorithm.
After completing the quiz, you'll receive recommendations for commanders that align with your player type. You can also use our Commander Quiz or Advanced Search tools to find commanders that match specific aspects of your playstyle. The player type descriptions include typical commanders for each type as well.
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