Best commanders on each color

Commander / EDH* Five Color Multiplayer Theme/Gimmick

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Choice (27)

• 1x Adun Oakenshield
• 1x Akroma, Angel of Fury
• 1x Anax and Cymede
• 1x Doran, the Siege Tower
• 1x Dosan the Falling Leaf
• 1x Dragonlord Silumgar
• 1x Ertai, the Corrupted
• 1x Ghost Council of Orzhova
• 1x Jacques le Vert
• 1x Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
• 1x Karametra, God of Harvests
• 1x Kemba, Kha Regent
• 1x Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
• 1x Lavinia of the Tenth
• 1x Maralen of the Mornsong
• 1x Narset, Enlightened Master
• 1x Nicol Bolas
• 1x Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
• 1x Radha, Heir to Keld
• 1x Sliver Hivelord
• 1x Surrak Dragonclaw
• 1x The Mimeoplasm
• 1x Treva, the Renewer
• 1x Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
• 1x Vhati il-Dal
• 1x Vorel of the Hull Clade
• 1x Zurgo Helmsmasher

Esper (6)

• 1x Dromar, the Banisher
• 1x Merieke Ri Berit
• 1x Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
• 1x Sen Triplets
• 1x Sharuum the Hegemon
• 1x Zur the Enchanter

Grixis (6)

• 1x Crosis, the Purger
• 1x Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge
• 1x Marchesa, the Black Rose
• 1x Nekusar, the Mindrazer
• 1x Sedris, the Traitor King
• 1x Thraximundar

Jund (6)

• 1x Darigaaz, the Igniter
• 1x Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
• 1x Kresh the Bloodbraided
• 1x Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
• 1x Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper
• 1x Shattergang Brothers

Orzhov (6)

• 1x Athreos, God of Passage
• 1x Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
• 1x Obzedat, Ghost Council
• 1x Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
• 1x Teysa, Orzhov Scion
• 1x Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter

Selesnya (6)

• 1x Captain Sisay
• 1x Dragonlord Dromoka
• 1x Gaddock Teeg
• 1x Rhys the Redeemed
• 1x Selvala, Explorer Returned
• 1x Sigarda, Host of Herons

White (6)

• 1x Avacyn, Angel of Hope
• 1x Brimaz, King of Oreskos
• 1x Darien, King of Kjeldor
• 1x Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
• 1x Isamaru, Hound of Konda
• 1x Nahiri, the Lithomancer

Abzan (4)

• 1x Anafenza, the Foremost
• 1x Doran, the Siege Tower
• 1x Ghave, Guru of Spores
• 1x Karador, Ghost Chieftain

FiverColors (7)

• 1x Child of Alara
• 1x General Tazri
• 1x Progenitus
• 1x Reaper King
• 1x Scion of the Ur-Dragon
• 1x Sliver Overlord
• 1x Sliver Queen

Azorius (6)

• 1x Brago, King Eternal
• 1x Bruna, Light of Alabaster
• 1x Ephara, God of the Polis
• 1x Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
• 1x Hanna, Ship's Navigator
• 1x Medomai the Ageless

Black (6)

• 1x Chainer, Dementia Master
• 1x Liliana, Heretical Healer  ^Flip
• 1x Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
• 1x Sheoldred, Whispering One
• 1x Sidisi, Undead Vizier
• 1x Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon

Boros (6)

• 1x Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran
• 1x Aurelia, the Warleader
• 1x Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
• 1x Iroas, God of Victory
• 1x Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
• 1x Tajic, Blade of the Legion

Dimir (6)

• 1x Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
• 1x Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
• 1x Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
• 1x Oona, Queen of the Fae
• 1x Phenax, God of Deception
• 1x Wrexial, the Risen Deep

Green (6)

• 1x Azusa, Lost but Seeking
• 1x Ezuri, Renegade Leader
• 1x Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
• 1x Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
• 1x Titania, Protector of Argoth
• 1x Yisan, the Wanderer Bard

Izzet (6)

• 1x Jhoira of the Ghitu
• 1x Keranos, God of Storms
• 1x Melek, Izzet Paragon
• 1x Nin, the Pain Artist
• 1x Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
• 1x Tibor and Lumia

Naya (6)

• 1x Gahiji, Honored One
• 1x Hazezon Tamar
• 1x Marath, Will of the Wild
• 1x Mayael the Anima
• 1x Rith, the Awakener
• 1x Uril, the Miststalker

Red (6)

• 1x Daretti, Scrap Savant
• 1x Feldon of the Third Path
• 1x Godo, Bandit Warlord
• 1x Krenko, Mob Boss
• 1x Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
• 1x Purphoros, God of the Forge

Temur (6)

• 1x Animar, Soul of Elements
• 1x Intet, the Dreamer
• 1x Maelstrom Wanderer
• 1x Riku of Two Reflections
• 1x Surrak Dragonclaw
• 1x Yasova Dragonclaw

Sultai (5)

• 1x Damia, Sage of Stone
• 1x Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
• 1x Tasigur, the Golden Fang
• 1x The Mimeoplasm
• 1x Vorosh, the Hunter

Commander (1)

Bant (6)

• 1x Angus Mackenzie
• 1x Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
• 1x Jenara, Asura of War
• 1x Rafiq of the Many
• 1x Roon of the Hidden Realm
• 1x Rubinia Soulsinger

Blue (6)

• 1x Arcum Dagsson
• 1x Azami, Lady of Scrolls
• 1x Memnarch
• 1x Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
• 1x Teferi, Temporal Archmage
• 1x Venser, Shaper Savant

Colorless (6)

• 1x Emrakul, the Promised End
• 1x Karn, Silver Golem
• 1x Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
• 1x Kozilek, the Great Distortion
• 1x Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
• 1x Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre

Golgari (6)

• 1x Glissa, the Traitor
• 1x Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
• 1x Meren of Clan Nel Toth
• 1x Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
• 1x Skullbriar, the Walking Grave
• 1x The Gitrog Monster

Gruul (6)

• 1x Atarka, World Render
• 1x Borborygmos Enraged
• 1x Dragonlord Atarka
• 1x Omnath, Locus of Rage
• 1x Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
• 1x Xenagos, God of Revels

Mardu (6)

• 1x Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
• 1x Kaalia of the Vast
• 1x Oros, the Avenger
• 1x Queen Marchesa
• 1x Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
• 1x Zurgo Helmsmasher

Rakdos (6)

• 1x Bladewing the Risen
• 1x Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
• 1x Kaervek the Merciless
• 1x Mogis, God of Slaughter
• 1x Olivia Voldaren
• 1x Rakdos, Lord of Riots

Simic (6)

• 1x Edric, Spymaster of Trest
• 1x Ezuri, Claw of Progress
• 1x Kruphix, God of Horizons
• 1x Momir Vig, Simic Visionary
• 1x Prime Speaker Zegana
• 1x Thrasios, Triton Hero

FourColors (5)

• 1x Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
• 1x Breya, Etherium Shaper
• 1x Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
• 1x Saskia the Unyielding
• 1x Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder

Jeskai (4)

• 1x Numot, the Devastator
• 1x Ruhan of the Fomori
• 1x Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
• 1x Zedruu the Greathearted

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My personal list of top six commanders in each color. The threshold of six came from the necessity of including six great green commanders (I thought five would be unfair and probably leave a strong commander out).

That, obviously, had it's consequences on the rest of the list, since not all color combinations accommodate this properly. This lead to some subpar choices but, overall, the list is a solid guide and delivers what it promises. I also added a personal preference category, comprising, mostly, of what didn't make the cut on each category (and what would make a good theme/gimmick deck).

To understand the magic color pie, please refer to: http://www.humpheh.com/magic/c/?id=11111

I would also like to point out to the list of 50 most used commanders on mtgsalvation. It's from 2014: http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/commander-edh/548821-statistical-average-deck-for-the-50-most-popular

My friend vctr pointed out to a guy that utilizes The Gatherer to list all legends in their respective colors. This has the problem of overlooking the color identity of some notable commanders. Also, upon second look, the search isn't always precise. Anyhow, it's a good guide if you're not looking for a detailed search: https://mtghunter.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/legendary-creatures-colour-combinations/

If you're indeed looking for that, I recommend http://magiccards.info/ "advanced search".

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Date added	8 years
Last updated	3 years
Legality	This deck is not Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	91 - 0 Mythic Rares 92 - 0 Rares 3 - 0 Uncommons
Cards	186
Avg. CMC	4.94
Tokens	1/1 G Creature Hippo, Assassin 1/1 B w/ Haste, Cat 2/2 W, Cat Soldier 1/1 W, Copy Clone, Elemental 5/3 G, Elemental 5/5 RG, Elemental X/X G, Elf Warrior 1/1 G, Elf Warrior 1/1 GW, Emblem Daretti, Scrap Savant, Emblem Liliana, Defiant Necromancer, Emblem Teferi, Temporal Archmage, Experience Token, Faerie Rogue 1/1 UB, Goblin 1/1 R, Graveborn 3/1 BR, Kobolds of Kher Keep 0/1 R, Kor Soldier 1/1 W, Morph 2/2 C, Sand Warrior 1/1 RGW, Saproling 1/1 G, Sliver 1/1 C, Soldier 1/1 W, Spirit 1/1 W, Spirit 1/1 WB, Stoneforged Blade, The Monarch, Thopter 1/1 U, Zombie 2/2 B
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