I am wondering how clones/copies of commanders work in EDH as far as commander damage goes.
Just to keep the example simple. Lets say that I have a Cemetery Puca out and my commander dies. If I choose to let my commander go to graveyard and pay the 1 to copy my commander and then at the next opportunity swing - can I get in a commander damage kill with my copy (presuming no blocks its enough damage to get up to 21 points, et cetera)
Basically, do clones and copies of commanders count when adding to commander damage?
Basically, do clones and copies of commanders count when adding to commander damage?
No. Having the same name (or other characteristics) as the commander doesn't matter.
903.3. Each deck has a legendary creature card designated as its commander. This designation is not a characteristic of the object represented by the card; rather, it is an attribute of the card itself. The card retains this designation even when it changes zones.
Example: A commander that’s been turned face down (due to Ixidron’s effect, for example) is still a commander. A commander that’s copying another card (due to Cytoshape’s effect, for example) is still a commander. A permanent that’s copying a commander (such as a Body Double, for example, copying a commander in a player’s graveyard) is not a commander.
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Just to keep the example simple. Lets say that I have a Cemetery Puca out and my commander dies. If I choose to let my commander go to graveyard and pay the 1 to copy my commander and then at the next opportunity swing - can I get in a commander damage kill with my copy (presuming no blocks its enough damage to get up to 21 points, et cetera)
Basically, do clones and copies of commanders count when adding to commander damage?
No. Having the same name (or other characteristics) as the commander doesn't matter.
thanks for a quick, concise, clear answer with the rule cited in text.