Even though it is not one of Wizards of the Coasts sanctioned competitive formats, Commander has become one of the most popular ways to play Magic: The Gathering. While Magic: The Gathering is known as a highly technical and competitive game, Commander has enjoyed popularity as a more casual format thanks to its multiplayer nature and comparatively affordable buy-in. But competitive Commander, or Elder Dragon Highlander, as the format was originally called, is on the rise. In the competitive scene, players "pilot" multi-thousand dollar decks for a chance at even bigger purses, hoping to attain winning combos in a matter of three to five turns while preventing their three opponents from doing the same.