Call for Backup Decklist

Commander: Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener

Call for Backup is the white-red-green Commander precon from Magic: The Gathering's March of the Machine set, a 100-card deck led by Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener. The full Call for Backup decklist is below, grouped by card type. It was released April 21, 2023.

Backup and counters. Buff creatures with backup triggers and spread +1/+1 counters across the team, with Bright-Palm copying backup abilities onto your other creatures.

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Commanders

Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener

Call for Backup decklist by card type

100 cards Updated July 20, 2026

Creatures 40

Lands 38

Instants 9

Artifacts 6

Enchantments 4

Sorceries 3

Game Changers

This precon runs no Game Changers, which keeps a stock build at Bracket 2. See the MTG Game Changers list .

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Call for Backup FAQ

What's in the Call for Backup precon decklist?

Call for Backup is a Commander precon from March of the Machine led by Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener. Backup and counters. Buff creatures with backup triggers and spread +1/+1 counters across the team, with Bright-Palm copying backup abilities onto your other creatures. The full decklist is on this page, with every card linking to its stats.

Who are the commanders of Call for Backup?

Call for Backup is led by Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener.

Can I playtest Call for Backup for free?

Yes. Use the Playtest button to import the decklist and start a free solo game on Playgroup, or load it straight into a live multiplayer game.

When did March of the Machine release?

March of the Machine was released on April 21, 2023.