Best Commanders in EDH [Tier List] Part 1
Commander / EDH*
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Updates: —Oct. 13, 2020
- Ashaya, Soul of the Wild added to Tier 1,5: competetive - very solid commander, I'm relatively sure that Ashaya has the potential to be a T1 Top Tier commander, a lot of people say that Ashaya has atleast Yisan powerlevel.
- Omnath, Locus of Creation added to Tier 1,5: competetive - also very solid commander, I'm sure that this Omnath has the potential to also be a T1 Top Tier commander
Since the release of Peer into the Abyss, the so called Turbo Ad Nauseam-decks are dominating the format right now. Because of that:
- Golos, Tireless Pilgrim went up to Tier 1 from Tier 1,5 (to protect your Ad Nauseam/PitA with Boseiju, Who Shelters All)
- Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper went up to Tier 1 from Tier 1,5 (because of the lifegain and the omnipresent duos with Tier 0-partners like Kraum etc.)
- Oloro, Ageless Ascetic went up to Tier 1,5 from Tier 2 (because of the passive lifegain)
Besides the Ad Nauseam-decks, there are some strong new variations of evolution decks. Since red got cards like Dockside Extortionist, Underworld Breach, Deflecting Swat & Zirda, the Dawnwaker it's growing in popularity, which means that less TnT is played but rather (partner) Commander with the red color identity are played (like Kraum, Ludevic's Opus *f-etch*, Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder, Alena, Kessig Trapper):
- Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder went up to Tier 1 from Tier 1,5 (because of cards like Dockside Extortionist, Underworld Breach, Zirda, the Dawnwaker, Drannith Magistrate etc.)
- Alena, Kessig Trapper went up to Tier 1,5 from Tier 2 (because of the rise of red. A possible combination with some potential is together with Thrasios, Triton Hero. After the release we'll see how good she'll be)
@ casual_competitive: Thanks for your comment :) Can you be a bit more specific? Which commanders do you mean?
August 20, 2020 2:47 a.m.
casual_competitive says... #3
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa is a land hate deck, turnings your lands and killing them or stealing them. Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose dude combos off with 1 other card and is in black meaning all the tutors you need. Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger i never played against it but that ability is pretty good. Arcum Dagsson literally a tutor on a stick, not only does it tutor but it puts the card on the bettlefield. Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker goes infinite. Krenko, Mob Boss built right and can be very competitive. The Locust God infinite plus is very difficult to remove. Narset, Enlightened Master she wins turn like 2-3. some commanders need to be de-ranked and i feel there should be more tiers.
August 20, 2020 3:23 a.m.
I agree with most of your suggestions. Please read the new added description, most of the commanders you mentioned are already in the high power category, which means that the commanders named there are already very strong.
Kikki and Krenko can be built fringe competitively, but mono red has very limited access to tutors and because of that, there are just better commanders.
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa & Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger can be good, but are very expensive... In monogreen (or gruul), there are just a lot better commanders who can do what they can do, but better.
Somehow The Locust God was in the wrong category, thanks for the suggestion.
August 21, 2020 9:01 p.m.
SynergyBuild says... #5
Hey, building a similar variation on this myself for a big project (All About EDH), want to work together?
My list doesn't rank the non-cEDH lists, and isn't as up to date, however here it is:
cEDH Tier List
Commander / EDH*
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As long as you keep this up to date, I'm down to reference it as well if you'd rather not work together, as that makes sense and is perfectly fine!
I haven't been deckcycling or advertising my list as it isn't complete, and one of those reasons is because I am looking to complete a decklist for each of the high-tiered lists. Are you planning on doing the same?
August 24, 2020 2:38 a.m.
Obuun is casual, how? His ability and colors are amazing!
September 28, 2020 12:34 a.m.
@vasarto77: He's a funny landfall commander, but the card has no card draw or any other form of value printed on it. Also Naya colors is not a good colorcombination (besides some good exceptions). You're also lacking Blue and Black which are important colors to play on a high power level.
casual_competitive says... #1
i dont agree with some commanders you have in the lower tiers but i like what youve done
August 19, 2020 11:16 p.m.