mtg-commander

Analyzes and answers Commander questions using Scryfall and Archidekt data.

1|Updated Jan 27, 2015

Search Tags:#rules #commander #deck-building #mtg #edh #card-lookup

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Numkil/dotfiles --skill mtg-commander

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mtg-commander
Source: https://github.com/Numkil/dotfiles/tree/main/pi/agent/skills/mtg-commander
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Numkil/dotfiles --skill mtg-commander

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bash, curl, python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Commander questions often require accurate rules references, card data, and deck validation. This skill provides reliable lookups, deck analysis, and format guidance to streamline Commander gameplay.

Core Features & Use Cases

Card lookups via Scryfall for exact oracle text, legality, and Commander relevance
Archidekt deck fetching and validation against Commander rules
Deck analysis and build support with references to official rules
Use Case: Validate a new Commander deck's color identity and singleton rule before playing

Quick Start

Ask mtg-commander to fetch a deck and validate it against Commander rules.

Frequently Asked Questions about mtg-commander

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I validate an MTG Commander deck for color identity and singleton rules?▼

To validate an MTG Commander deck, fetch the deck list from Archidekt and check it against official Commander rules. This confirms color identity legality and ensures the singleton rule is met before playing.

How do I look up exact oracle text and Commander legality for MTG cards?▼

Look up MTG card data via Scryfall to retrieve exact oracle text, format legality, and Commander relevance. This ensures accurate rule validation and deck authenticity for Commander gameplay.

Do I need Python and curl installed to fetch Commander deck lists from Archidekt?▼

Yes, you need Python3, curl, and bash installed to fetch Archidekt deck lists and validate them. These dependencies execute the scripts that retrieve deck data and perform Commander rule checks.

What is the best way to get official MTG Commander rules references during a game?▼

The best way to get official MTG Commander rules references is to use a helper that validates deck builds and card legality against Scryfall data. This provides reliable format guidance during gameplay.

Can I validate Commander deck authenticity if I only have a raw list of card names?▼

Deck validation requires fetching lists via Archidekt and performing card lookups against Scryfall. If you only have raw card names, you must first import them into Archidekt to enable proper fetching and validation.