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About us
Enjoy Magic the Gathering and great causes
We’re not just another Magic tournament – we’re Commander Sealed of Rochester NY, supporting amazing charities and bringing in great artist and creators since 2018. Operated by our local game store, Just Games.
Featured events
Check out the heavy hitter attractions, but be sure to read our full schedule for all the side events, artists, content creators, and vendors
Friday
Welcome Party
Grab a bite to eat, get a sealed deck, and meet people while playing Magic
Saturday
Sealed Main Event
Choose your charity, build your deck, and play 3 rounds of Swiss!
Sunday
Side Events
Play side events, get prize tickets, win fabulous MTG goodies
Sunday
Sealed Auction
Drop off your sealed chaff in our charity auction box, bid to win on Sunday morning
Pictures from Commander Sealed
Check out all the fun we had at our recent Commander Sealed charity event where we raised over $44,000 to benefit the Trevor Project and Trans Lifeline
What people are saying about Commander Sealed
Check out what folks are saying about last prior year’s events
I can’t compliment [the] staff and the players enough… I look forward to seeing you all again.”
Steven Belledin
2023 Artist
The most fun I’ve had playing Magic in years. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the hosts/players were all welcoming and friendly. A great event for a great cause. Looking forward for the next one!
James Robert
2022 Main Event
Truly this was one of the best run events I’ve ever attended- you all have put together something truly special, and it was a privilege to be a part of it.
Donny Caltrider
2024 artist coordinator
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Our Team
Our event staff are drawn from game store owners, professional fundraisers, and Magic judges from around the upstate NY region.
Dean Gootee
Format Creator
Steven Kopp
Stream Host
Seth Arar
Head Judge
Josie Fowler
Administration
Eric Cripps
Scorekeeper
Matthew Vercant
Tournament Organizer
MTGNerdGirl
Special Guest