What's the most competitive token-based commander?

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Posted on Oct. 30, 2019, 7:55 p.m. by bryanedds

I'm thinking about building a token EDH deck, but I don't know where to start. I'm sure the color Green will be a part of it, but beyond that I'm not sure of much!

enpc says... #2

Ghave, Guru of Spores is pretty up there in the way of power level. Though most competitive decks (Ghave included) will leverage tokens to combo out, rather than try and go down the beats route.

October 30, 2019 8:52 p.m. Edited.

Gidgetimer says... #3

Combo Ghave, Guru of Spores is going to be the most competitive token deck. I have linked my friend's Ghave deck below if you want ideas on how to build it.


Ghave: Baby Makin' and Alimony

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October 30, 2019 9:11 p.m.

CastleSiege says... #4

Ghave or Marath are both token combo decks with the potential to be disgusting.

If you're looking for explosive beatdown, Titania is pretty underrated.

If you want non-green, there's always Edgar Markov.

October 30, 2019 9:34 p.m. Edited.

bryanedds says... #5

Thanks everyone! This is a great help!

October 31, 2019 2:36 a.m.

Steelspike says... #6

Click here for the list of commander power levels.

October 31, 2019 5:07 a.m.

GhostChieftain says... #7

Najeela is easily the strongest token commander, but she isn't played the same as most token decks.

October 31, 2019 8:16 a.m.

SP3CTR3_chelts says... #8

tbf no cEDH deck that uses tokens uses them in the classic token way! but yes Najeela is the strongest IMHO

October 31, 2019 9:32 a.m.

Azdranax says... #9

If you’re more budget conscious, a mono-red Krenko, Mob Boss build can be pretty explosive without a lot of investment. It’s not nearly as high-end competitive as Ghave or Najeela, but it can still be loads of fun, especially if board wipes aren’t plentiful in your meta.

October 31, 2019 12:02 p.m.

bryanedds says... #10

Are there any good token-based simic commanders?

October 31, 2019 1:25 p.m.

8vomit says... #11

Prossh, Skyraider of Kher can be pretty good also, and plays pretty similarly to ghave.

October 31, 2019 1:41 p.m.

If you are looking for something simic, maybe Edric, Spymaster of Trest ?

October 31, 2019 2:10 p.m.

SynergyBuild says... #13

Tymna/Tana blood pod uses token synergies and is better than Ghave, Prossh, Krenko, or Marath statistically.

October 31, 2019 2:11 p.m.

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