Ideas for a commander
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on July 27, 2018, 12:06 a.m. by Snogglesworth
So I'm on the hunt for a commander who is two colors (maybe 3) that has a strong build-around-me theme but one where the commander is not needed for the deck to succeed. It's not much fun playing a game where you can't operate your deck because your commander keeps getting put back into the command zone. Any contributions help!
Well this is kinda open ended but I guess my best bet for these would be the Theros dual color Gods. They each have a build around them, but they also aren't necessary for winning really. Either that or using the partner commanders.
July 27, 2018 12:19 a.m.
Snogglesworth says... #4
I dunno, I'm not a big fan of tribal in edh, the theros gods could be cool. But they dont really have a build around me feel though
July 27, 2018 12:27 a.m.
Homelessguy says... #5
Crouching Tiger Hidden top deck
This could be something you're interested in it was a new c18 Commander with ninjutsu meaning of a creatures unblocked you can pay a blue and black put it onto the field attack even from the command Zone
I built it around unblockable creatures and ninjutsu.
So if I keep sending her back to the command Zone she's super easy to get out for only two every time
And even if she's not out you can poke people to death with unblockable creatures
July 27, 2018 1:29 a.m.
DrukenReaps says... #7
Everything can be built around...
Take Mogis, God of Slaughter as an example many of his decks are group slug with cards like Manabarbs and Painful Quandary. You just have to pick a strategy and the right commander will often fall into your lap.
I will say I'm a little surprised you are so keen on finding a deck with high synergy when you are not a fan of tribal. Tribal decks often have far more synergy than anything else you will find.
With such an open question I would suggest looking through everything on EDHRec. On each commanders page there is a set of themes that are associated with them. there is also a section that is focused completely on themes. If you narrow down what interests you it will be easier to be helpful.
https://edhrec.com/themes
July 27, 2018 2:22 p.m.
Vela the Night-Clad is good, I absolutely adore Meren of Clan Nel Toth, and she isn't absolutely necessary, though she is super powerful. Lyzolda, the Blood Witch, Rakdos, Lord of Riots, Ezuri, Claw of Progress, Mayael the Anima is slap full of ramp allowing you to hardcast as well, I'll throw in another vote for Edgar Markov because he is just SICK, last one I'll throw out is Karametra, God of Harvests...just look up her Enchantress list. It's excellent.
enpc says... #2
Why not play an eminence commander? Then it doesn't matter if your commander keeps getting targetted. That or play Derevi.
Personally I really like Inalla, Archmage Ritualist as I prefer playing combo based decks, but if you jsut want to go the beatdown route, Edgar Markov is consistent. It means you're playing tribal, but that's not the end of the world.
July 27, 2018 12:19 a.m.