The battlefield was stacked, the decks were tuned, and the prize? A true Commander staple: a Savannah Dual Land, as well as the exclusive holo foil Chocobo & Ifrit vs Bahamut playmat. This past weekend at Unbox Greenhills, over 20 players gathered for the latest edition of the King of Commander tournament, co-hosted by VRSUS and Unbox. What followed was a showcase of meta diversity, strategic negotiations, and one dinosaur god making a serious case for apex predator of the format.
After an intense gauntlet of pod battles, Kenri Ang emerged victorious as the August 2025 King of Commander! He skillfully piloted Etali, Primal Conqueror to the top of an equally competitive final table featuring Vivi, Rocco, and Tifa.
The prize? A Savannah Dual Land, tournament glory, and a royal crown (figurative… and a little bit literal, judging from the photos).
Photos from Unbox Greenhills
King of Commander Tournament Final Standings – Top 4
- 1st – Kenri Ang (Etali, Primal Conqueror)
- 2nd – Aris (Vivi Ornitier)
- 3rd – Lester (Rocco)
- 4th – Fiona (Tifa Lockhart)
All four finalists walked away with serious bragging rights—and some of the most eye-catching Commander prizes we’ve seen yet, thanks to the limited-edition holo foil Final Fantasy-themed playmats up for grabs.
King of Commander Tournament Meta Snapshot – August Commander Breakdown
Here’s a peek into what showed up at the tournament tables:
- Tymna Kodama
- Vivi Ornitier
- 2x Rog Thrasios
- 2x Tymna Kraum
- Golbez, Crystal Collector
- Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
- Urza, Lord High Artificer
- Satya
- Shorikai, Genesis Engine
- Tivit, Seller of Secrets
- Etali, Primal Conqueror
- Unctus, Grand Metatect
- Magda, Brazen Outlaw
- Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
- Godo, Bandit Warlord
- Jodah, the Unifier
- Tifa Lockhart
- Tymna Thrasios
The event brought a healthy blend of archetypes and playstyles, and with crowd-favorite Judge Jigs de Asis keeping the event running smoothly, the tournament was as clean and competitive as they come.
All Eyes on September
With the growing popularity of Unbox Greenhills’ monthly Commander events and increasingly premium prize support, anticipation is already building for September’s King of Commander. Expect returning favorites, spicy brews, and another stacked prize pool waiting to be claimed.
Think you’ve got what it takes to sit on the throne? Keep your deck tuned and your eyes peeled—details for the next event drop soon.
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