Six Tips for Building a Commander Deck
- #6. Use What You Have.
- #5. Lean into Standard.
- #4. Lean into Older Cards.
- #3. Gatherer and Similar Databases Are Your Friend.
- #2. Use EDHREC.com as a Jumping Off Point, Not a Landing One.
- #1. Keep Budget in Mind.
What every commander deck should have?
After those five, I have five more that should start as part of every Commander deck you make.
- Sol Ring. If you have played Commander, you knew this card was going to be on a list of Super Staples.
- Solemn Simulacrum.
- Command Beacon.
- Chromatic Lantern.
- Command Tower.
- Cyclonic Rift.
- Swords to Plowshares.
- Demonic Tutor.
Can you have your Commander in your deck?
Short answer: No. Longer answer: No, the command zone tends to offer enough advantage as is, and having to track which creature is your Commander can be annoying and unfair to opponents (similarly to why you shouldn’t shuffle morph creatures around).
How many lands should you have in a 5-color Commander deck?
Most decks will require 3-5 Lands to get going as plenty of Commanders fall within this cost range. Now assuming we want pretty good odds (75% chance and above) to draw 3-5 Lands in our opening hand, and that everyone gets 1 free Mulligan, then the optimal number of Lands to have in your deck is 37.
How many lands should be in a 5-color Commander deck?
This could mean running more than the usual 37-38 land, or it could mean putting some additional Rampant Growth effects and mana rocks in the deck. It really depends on what your deck wants to do and what turns are critical for you.
What are the rules for a commander deck?
A Commander deck must contain exactly 100 cards, including the commander. If you’re playing a companion, it must adhere to color identity and singleton rules. While it is not part of the deck, it is effectively a 101st card. With the exception of basic lands, no two cards in the deck may have the same English name.
Is it worth it to build a commander deck?
Building a Commander deck doesn’t have to be something you do once and then are done with. Future Magic sets may have new cards that fit perfectly into your strategy. Keep an eye out for them, and don’t be afraid to make small changes to your deck between games. Remember that the point of Commander is to have fun and try new things.
How many cards are in a MTG commander deck?
How many cards are in a MTG Commander deck? A Commander deck is 100 cards and you can’t have more than one of any card that isn’t a basic land. That means it’s a little bit harder to try and optimise than most formats, but that’s also a big part of its charm.
Are there rules for playing companion in commander?
If you’re playing a companion, it must adhere to color identity and singleton rules. While it is not part of the deck, it is effectively a 101st card. With the exception of basic lands, no two cards in the deck may have the same English name. Some cards (e.g. Relentless Rats) may have rules text that overrides this restriction.
