Wizards of the Coast has introduced a new way to play Magic: The Gathering Commander through the Outlaws of Thunder Junction set called Bounties.
The MTG Commander format is the most popular Magic format, and Outlaws of Thunder Junction (OTJ) has introduced a gameplay mechanic called Bounties to spice up casual play. There are 12 Bounties in total, each with a unique reward. Playing with Bounties is optional and a mini-game that synergizes with the overall Western theme found in the OTJ Commander Precon decks.
What is a Bounty in MTG Commander?
Each Bounty found in an MTG Precon Commander deck is a unique reward that provides you with a bonus or a gameplay advantage. There are 12 Bounties in total, with the four preconstructed OTJ decks containing three each.
The same three Bounties are in each of the Commander Precon decks. Collecting a Bounty earns you a reward that can increase in value if an opponent is unable to meet the conditions.
How do Bounties work in MTG Commander?
WotC recommends playing with all 12 Bounties and has set the minimum at six. Players combine unique Bounties into a separate deck called a Bounty deck. All cards must be shuffled and are placed on the battlefield face down. You can start collecting Bounty cards on the starting player’s third turn.
If the condition of the Bounty is met, you can collect the reward. But if you can’t meet the condition of the Bounty for that turn, it’s passed to the next player, and the rewards are increased. You can only claim one Bounty per turn. When all Bounties are claimed, you reshuffle them, place them face down in the Bounty deck spot, and start over.
What are the MTG Bounty rewards?
A Bounty has four possible rewards. A reward only increases if a player is unable to meet the condition of the Bounty and it’s passed to the next player. The rewards cap out at four.
| Reward level | Commander Bounty reward |
| One | Create a Treasure token. |
| Two | Create two Treasure tokens. |
| Three | Create two Treasure tokens or draw a card. |
| Four | Create two Treasure tokens and draw a card. |
All MTG Bounty rewards reset to level one when claimed. Each Bounty has the rules and rewards listed on the backside of the card.
Where can I find MTG Commander Bounties?
Each OTJ Commander Precon contains Bounties that aren’t random. To collect all the bounties, you’ll need to purchase all four preconstructed decks or trade with your friends.
Most Wanted MTG Thunder Junction Commander Precon
| Commander Bounty | Bounty ability |
| Squeakers the Sly | At the beginning of your end step, if a Legendary creature you controlled attacked alone this turn, collect your reward. |
| Eriana, Wrecking Ball | At the beginning of your end step, if you committed a crime this turn, collect your reward. |
| Lyssa, Sterling Collector | At the beginning of your end step, if the player with the most cards in hand or tied for the most cards as the turn began was dealt combat damage this turn, collect your reward. |
Grand Larceny MTG Thunder Junction Commander Precon
| Commander Bounty | Bounty ability |
| The Outsider | At the beginning of your end step, if you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand this turn, collect your reward. |
| Gorra Tash and Silas | At the beginning of your end step, if all opponents were dealt combat damage this turn, collect your reward. |
| Frankie the Fang | At the beginning of your end step, if the player with the most life or tied for the most life as the turn began was dealt combat damage this turn, collect your reward. |
Quick Draw MTG Thunder Junction Commander Precon
| Commander Bounty | Bounty ability |
| Rissa “Blades” Lee | At the beginning of your end step, if you cast an Instant or Sorcery spell this turn while you had two or more Instant and/or Sorcery cards in your graveyard, collect your reward. |
| Sleepy Sovka | At the beginning of your end step, if you cast no spells this turn, collect your reward. |
| MIron Tillas Jr. | At the beginning of your end step, if the nearest opponent to your left as the turn began was dealt combat damage this turn, collect your reward. |
Desert Bloom MTG Thunder Junction Commander Precon
| Commander Bounty | Bounty ability |
| Lord Fajjal | At the beginning of your end step, if a land was put into your graveyard from anywhere this turn, collect your reward. |
| Paq, Fleeting Filcher | At the beginning of your end step, if there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard, collect your reward. |
| Vara, Beth Hannifer | At the beginning of your end step, if the nearest opponent to your right as the turn began was dealt combat damage this turn, collect your reward. |
