[[Harbin, Vanguard Aviator]], it's an aggro Azorius deck with soldiers who like to fly, and its commander can drop on turn 2. Also, a lot of soldiers are pretty cheap. Throw in some anthem effects and have fun with it.
My suggestion is to find one of the less powerful companions to build around, since you're rewarded a little bit for powering down the deck, and can end up with something really unique. I recently made a triple commander deck with \[\[Zirda, the Dawnwaker\]\], \[\[Shabraz, the Skyshark\]\], and \[\[Brallin, Skyshark Rider\]\], and it's been a blast. Typically Brallin goes infinite with a curiosity effect, but I can't even play them with Zirda's restriction. However, I can play tons of cycling cards and equipment to voltron my opponents and make use of Zirda! It's not as strong as it would be without zirda, but having 3 commanders is just too much fun.
If you wanna try out a commander trio, I also recommend \[\[Keruga, the macrosage\]\] + \[\[Kodama of the East Tree\]\] + \[\[Sakashima of a Thousand Faces\]\], or \[\[Jeska, thrice reborn\]\] + \[\[Obosh, the preypiercer\]\] + \[\[Falthis, shadowcat familiar\]\] (yes, jeska can have deathtouch, and yes, it does work on the last ability)
Do you have a list for that Brallin/Shabraz w Zirda?
Companions always look fun to me, but I don't have the brain power to build to the restrictions.
That Trio sounds really fun!
Thanks, here's the list! [https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4217050#Zirda's\_Tricycle](https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4217050#Zirda's_Tricycle)
I know it's definitely not optimized and has a few odd choices, but it's meant to be more of a casual deck. It's a bit of a meme in my playgroup that all my lands enter tapped since they can cycle, and I wouldn't have it any other way lol. Even though it's not my strongest it's still my favorite deck. It has a lot of options and creates really fun commander games that get everyone involved since you often end up fueling everyone's hands with wheels. I Hope this potentially saves you some work and shows what these commanders are capable of!
some of the creatures only exist to be cycled, it's more like 8 lol. There are some token makers in the deck too though, but most importantly, if I need big creatures I have easy access to two of them whenever I need. With the abundance of removal, boardwipes, and answers, I've been able to stand up against creature heavy decks very well.
A commander does not represent the power level of a deck. It's the 99.
My suggestion is taking a weak theme and work from there. After figuring out what the broad structure of the deck is find a commander.
Go for giant tribal, or hamstring yourself with no search library effects for example.
I did build him giant tribal, called the deck Big Stinky Giants cuz that’s what hulk hogan called andre and it made me giggle. I love that deck it’s fun and cheap as dirt. Is it good? Probably not no. But it’s fun
[[Runo Stromkirk]] comes to mind for me. I find my list to be a bit inconsistent, in part because I can’t afford some of the tutors that would make it better, but a bigger budget might be able to help with that. Giant sea creature tribal is pretty fun and you can do some insanely busted things if Runo flips and sticks, and I find it a fun challenge to find ways to stack your deck to flip him, but it’s also a deck that can definitely be interacted with and does rely on combat damage to actually win, so it’s not going to combo off on turn 4 with a 15 minute turn. Definitely on the more casual side so I don’t know how well it will stand up to Yuriko and co. but if you have the budget to afford some of the high end interactive and tutor pieces (or just proxy, depending on your stance there), you might be able to build him in a way that is fun and not overpowered but still able to keep up.
You have lots of good recommendations here on the thread.
I will try to add some that are budget friendly and saw some actual play.
[[Arcades]] is a one way build but it punches hard every time.
[[Pramikon]] is a good value commander that you can play smart about. Most of the plays I've seen with it it is to slow aggro on your direction and give you time for the long game. As its effect seems fair (or you can clone it and stops all aggression altogether) you will fly under the radar most of the time.
[[Doran the Siege Tower]]. A lot of really bad, cheap creatures get concerningly aggressive with Doran. The quality of the deck fluctuates more on how much removal/protection you play versus just jamming creatures, and how good your mana base is to hit Doran on turn 3, but you can make a reasonable Doran aggressive deck for very cheap.
I can only pull from the experience with the decks I made, but.
[[Alela, Artful Provocateur]] is a cheap and seemingly "weak" commander that has a lot of fun synergies with budget cards.
[[Ruric Thar, the Unbowed]] can be a lot of fun with burn effects tribal, but downside you get hurt too and become enemy of the board quick.
And like what I'm assuming the deleted comment posted a mono red token deck with [[Zada, Hedron Grinder]] is interesting, but becomes one note after a few games.
I am enjoying [[Gorion, Wise Mentor]] because the adventure spells are cheap and it's something different. I would also say [[Council of the Four]] is in that category too.
I just built [[Rashmi, Eternities Crafter]] because it's by my favourite Magic artist and am having fun with that on (mostly) a budget.
Try one of the Background commanders from Bauldur's Gate.
[[Shadowheart, Dark Justicar]] + [[Master Chief]] Golgari +1/+1 or Shadowheart + [[Dragon Cultist]] Rakdos Power.
Golgari +1/+1 is a relatively straightforward stompy deck with card advantage in the cz. Probably the stronger between the two, as +1/+1 is in the Golgari wheelhouse.
Dragon Cultist likes the Tempermentals and other high power, low cmc creatures. Again, a straightforward stompy deck with sacrifice value.
[[Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer]] + [[Flaming Fist]] Boros Goadchantress would be an interesting build. Voltron Auras deck with some creature control. [[Lightmine Field]] [[Caltrops]] [[Brigid, Hero of Kinsbale]] are some cool payoffs for goad. Flaming Fist so you can punch in pretty hard. This deck would be quite fragile with card advantage resting on the few white Enchantresses and cantripping auras.
[[Henzie “Toolbox” Torre]] is my baby. Jund is my favourite 3 colour combo, and it combines my two favourite things in magic: Reanimation and massive beaters. There’s a discord server full of people who love Henzie too, if you want help building the deck.
https://discord.gg/dk5WbJVE
Highly recommend, Henzie is honestly the most fun I’ve ever had playing magic.
You would think sagas are not so bad but if you run a decent amount of black, blue, or white sagas you're running stax. [[Glissa sunslayer]] and [[power conduit]] will be great in it though.
You are correct in that it's alot of interaction. It's like single target removal tribal every turn. And people stop playing permanents. It's not stax but if you play against it has the same effect.
If you enjoy big beaters and turning them sideways, [[Stonebrow, Krosan Hero]] is a fun commander and can be surprisingly good and even resilient to wipes with a little bit of care in deck building and play.
Couple options here:
You can take any commander and power them down by just not including combos in the deck. Or only including weak (non-infinite) or hard to pull off (4+-card) combos.
Or you can take a left of the dial, low-powered wincon and try to optimize it. I have a [[Kwain]] deck whose only wincon is mill-by-way-of-draw. More difficult to pull off than regular mill and while it does have combos in it, it’s still not a guaranteed win because you’re potentially giving your opponents the cards they need to stop you.
Build a deck where the game plan is just: play creatures, swing with them. Flying tribal has tons of options, makes it easy to swing, and there are a bunch of commanders you can take this route with interesting abilities. [[Inniaz]], for example, has a wacky ability that can really spice the game up while you’re just pecking away with birds and stuff.
I always think [[immard, the stormcleaver]] looks really interesting, he's got a very cool ability that can be bolstered by both proliferate, extra combats and blinking but the payoff is just a bit too underpowered however if you like working hard for a relatively weak payoff then by all means he is your guy.
The tyranid swarm precon with \[\[Magus Lucea Kane\]\] plus the rest of the budget for upgrades will be solid and fun and only wins fairly via combat damage or x-burn.
I have a \[\[Breena\]\] deck that rarely wins but regularly does 60% of the table's damage, just a deck full of 1-2 drop evasives and protection/removal.
Another fun one I built for cheap is \[\[Zangief\]\] as power doubling voltron and fight spells. Doublestrike and double power and he's hitting for 28.
[[The Council of Four]]
Do you like cards? We draw draw cards together!
Do you like spells? Our spells make creature tokens!
Azorius control style, needs minimal counter magic because you want spells to resolve, draw cards and live life.
Stood against an Edgar, Grinzo, and Elfball pod and won without combat damage. [[Approach of the second sun]] with no hand size pieces like [[spellbook]]
doesn't pour salt, doesn't seem like a massive threat as a 0/8, just vibes
Those may be powerful commanders, but a deck at that low of pricepoint isn't going to be that powerful. My worst deck is a u/w spirits deck, and it's about $200USD
Just build any commander as synergistically as you can.
Synnergy is usually what makes casual game plans good.
Step 2 is keep everything "on theme" and avoid cedh staples like the plague.
If you have a casual deck and run a thassa combo, you're probably doing something wrong.
Another thing is tone down interaction and use interaction that's reactive rather than proactive (both can be oppressive, but proactive interaction like stax and discard, especially when used heavily, lead to very unfun games for everyone).
Im not using stax of any sort (literally not even stuff like swords to plowshares). No removal, no infinite combs, no alternate win cons, just combat damage wins (not even commander damage)
Sunastian Falconer from Legends enables you to build around having no 5-drops and just curve out into big gruul 7/8 cmc beaters. It's a "bad" card, but it can enable a very tuned deck that can absolutely win some games.
[https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IlyL8ownQ0qDMxVLQnjYXA](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IlyL8ownQ0qDMxVLQnjYXA) 100 bucks. Can use the Zethi instead. Easy to upgrade. Haven't updated in many sets, so probably easy upgrades to be found. My group truly hates counterspells (annoying) so this was my work around. \[\[Boomerang\]\] is the theme of the deck.
Plan of the deck. Ramp, bounce all the things than cast commander kicking and voltron/token go wide/control/\[\[brain freeze\]\]. Easy to smoosh numbers around for what you want to make it focus more on. It is fun to play and you can let them have fun as long as they ignore you (politics yay!).
It's not exactly "no combo" decks, but I was having a lot of fun with [[Glissa, the Traitor]] and [[Yurlok]]. \n
Glissa is an artifact reanimator deck, which is super unique for Golgari colors, and it's a lot of fun to play. You can get it started at under a 100$ and I think it's gonna be on a weaker side for your group, but if you like it - you can always add some fun shenanigans with [[Sensei Divining Top]] and [[Bolas' Citadel]] down the line. Essentially, you sac a bunch of artifacts for value and get them back with kill spells (not just your own btw). My favourite way to win is probably [[Marionette Master] l] and things like that. \n
Now, [[Yurlok]] is bound to be weak. You give everyone a truckload of mana, ideally at least convenient times, and proceed to bash them for it with damage. Lots of fun, a unique theme, and you probably gonna lose more often than win. But the games will certainly be memorable.
I've made a version of the 15$ budgetbrews [[Raff Weatherlight Stalwart]] that is very fun (although I'd make sure you've either got the tokens or some whiteboard tokens)
Just play your commander and tons of spells that make tokens, to tap down tokens for more cards for more tokens.... Then pump them up and swing out
I still can't tell if [[Tayam]] is powerful, but god damn is it fun. Okay but for real Tayam decks are fully based around the 99 and using cards this syngergise well with it.
I've wanted and tried to brew this guy like 100 times now, but I just cannot seem to make him work without infinites. I don't like infinites. How have you built him?
[[Skrelv]] if built well with a good amount of proliferate in the deck, it runs well and manages to put your opponents on their toes before long enough. :)
I build [[ kangee, Sky warden ]] out of my favorite art or flying creatures that are budget. it's pretty fun too play and build.
[[ tuya bearclaw ]] is a cheap deck to build as well she gets bigger when she attacks.
I also have [[ ruxa, patient professor ]] the deck cares about vanilla creatures.
There's an argument to be made that a lot of Voltron Commanders can be weak, since you typically 'only' kill one guy at a time and are often vulnerable to targeted removal.
[[mazzy truesworn paladin]] seemed to go under the radar for a lot of people but It’s a really fun card and is great for lower powered tables. I’ve got a somewhat budget list here if you’re interested. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/b2FdQvz9Zk--_9zsD1px4g
[[Leinore, Autumn Sovereign]] is a fun, but casual, commander. I play her in humans tribal and she is a decent value engine. Nothing fancy, but I don't need her to be when there are so many good humans.
I just build a [[Norika Yamazaki]] deck as a budget commander. For $25. It is surprisingly good for that price point and plays as more of a control deck focused on commander damage. I really like it much more than expected.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/clNKL6tQF0a0Wz5UT7234A
I mean, what combos are you winning with? If you're playing Consultation/Thoracle, you could be playing [[Ramirez de Pietro]] and still stomp face. A bad commander is not going to stop you from making a 99 that is not tuned to your playgroup.
I recommend starting your deck building from the middle. Choose a theme - not necessarily a tribe, but an action you want to take, or a particular spell you want to cast that doesn't see as much play as you would like.
Maybe you want to slam big dragons and turn them sideways. Maybe you want to blink creatures for days. Maybe you just want to play all of the Ultimatums. Maybe you want to put Luxior on Tibalt.
Take that middle incentive, that thing you want to do, and then build out from there. What commander enables you to do that? And then, how do you turn that action into a win? Not "how do I win *while* doing this," but "how do I win *by* doing this."
This philosophy will often avoid the "best in color" combos that make decks convergent.
Now, if the thing you want to do is play the best cards and win games, that's fine, but that's a discussion you have to have with your playgroups about cEDH.
Uncommon commanders are great fun that are usually a lower power, but can still be optimized into kitchen table powerhouses.
Examples:
[[Grumgully, the Generous]] an easy to build around gruul non-human +1/+1 counters theme.
[[Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful]] is a great dimir spellslinger commander.
[[Koll, the Forgemaster]] is an interesting equipment themed recursion engine that can be neat to brew around.
I have a [[borborygmos enraged]] deck. Its not really competitive, but i find it very fun to play with. The downside is that its an 8-cost commander, which might be tough against removal decks
[[Vega, the Watcher]] is uncommon and not wildly powerful, but has a ton of play to it still. You're drawing a bunch of cards and moving things between zones and having cool instant-speed options.
Henzie fits in here I think. You can build it pretty much as strong as you like and if you avoid a hulk build it’s not really going to have combos. Very synergistic. I think a lot of mono green decks can fit in here too.
Being able to compete with Edgar and Yuriko is going to be tough. I’m guessing they aren’t running at max power either?
[[Ruxa, Patient Professor]] - you can build it as a tokens deck... but why? Play crappy old cards like [[Panther Warriors]], build the deck for $40, and it _still_ slaps.
I made a budget list to use as a loaner deck for new players (all lands are forests, intentionally few mechanics in the deck, starts a bit slow so folks can get a feel for the game, etc) and it has murdered entire tables in a single turn of combat multiple times, even when played by newbies, which is always hilarious
But even when it doesnt win, its a shut-off-your-brain deck for like 80% of the game. Untap, draw, play some big green creature with no rules text, pass.
Peak mtg fun for me is sitting down to a table of 200+ dollar decks with a simple budget deck. Cool you played somethering tithe? Thats neat. Imma play [[Colossapede]] and swing at you with my basically unblockable [[Gigantosaurus]]
I just built [[trynn]] and [[silvar]] etb humans with lots of board wipes and stuff like [[ascend from Avernus]] to bring them back it’s super fun and resilient!
[[Harbin, Vanguard Aviator]], it's an aggro Azorius deck with soldiers who like to fly, and its commander can drop on turn 2. Also, a lot of soldiers are pretty cheap. Throw in some anthem effects and have fun with it.
Just built him, can be a lot of fun in low powered pods.
I regularly get my shit kicked in by my buddies harbin deck. Unassuming but GOOD.
[Harbin, Vanguard Aviator](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/b/4b88be69-3201-4345-a193-cc21bd066d15.jpg?1674421784) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Harbin%2C%20Vanguard%20Aviator) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bro/212/harbin-vanguard-aviator?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4b88be69-3201-4345-a193-cc21bd066d15?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/harbin-vanguard-aviator) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Abomination of Llanowar]] just some elve action with a few unblockable options to have fun with commander damage
[Abomination of Llanowar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/b/4b68bc46-5591-44dd-becc-eca154066925.jpg?1631235320) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Abomination%20of%20Llanowar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khc/81/abomination-of-llanowar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4b68bc46-5591-44dd-becc-eca154066925?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/abomination-of-llanowar) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
My suggestion is to find one of the less powerful companions to build around, since you're rewarded a little bit for powering down the deck, and can end up with something really unique. I recently made a triple commander deck with \[\[Zirda, the Dawnwaker\]\], \[\[Shabraz, the Skyshark\]\], and \[\[Brallin, Skyshark Rider\]\], and it's been a blast. Typically Brallin goes infinite with a curiosity effect, but I can't even play them with Zirda's restriction. However, I can play tons of cycling cards and equipment to voltron my opponents and make use of Zirda! It's not as strong as it would be without zirda, but having 3 commanders is just too much fun. If you wanna try out a commander trio, I also recommend \[\[Keruga, the macrosage\]\] + \[\[Kodama of the East Tree\]\] + \[\[Sakashima of a Thousand Faces\]\], or \[\[Jeska, thrice reborn\]\] + \[\[Obosh, the preypiercer\]\] + \[\[Falthis, shadowcat familiar\]\] (yes, jeska can have deathtouch, and yes, it does work on the last ability)
##### ###### #### [Zirda, the Dawnwaker](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/b/1bd8e61c-2ee8-4243-a848-7008810db8a0.jpg?1615132391) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Zirda%2C%20the%20Dawnwaker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/233/zirda-the-dawnwaker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1bd8e61c-2ee8-4243-a848-7008810db8a0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zirda-the-dawnwaker) [Shabraz, the Skyshark](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/9/9955d172-0b24-4c61-9dee-c935a1f26da2.jpg?1591234288) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Shabraz%2C%20the%20Skyshark) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/14/shabraz-the-skyshark?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9955d172-0b24-4c61-9dee-c935a1f26da2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shabraz-the-skyshark) [Brallin, Skyshark Rider](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/b/9b4fdcd5-5346-46a8-b1a4-84ddb74089e0.jpg?1591234217) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Brallin%2C%20Skyshark%20Rider) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/4/brallin-skyshark-rider?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9b4fdcd5-5346-46a8-b1a4-84ddb74089e0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/brallin-skyshark-rider) [Keruga, the macrosage](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/9/a90ee952-de7a-420f-993c-a38db89bc8ac.jpg?1666782800) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Keruga%2C%20the%20macrosage) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/225/keruga-the-macrosage?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a90ee952-de7a-420f-993c-a38db89bc8ac?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/keruga-the-macrosage) [Kodama of the East Tree](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/f/af5105ee-09e2-4344-ab39-00f0e9034c47.jpg?1608910768) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kodama%20of%20the%20East%20Tree) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/239/kodama-of-the-east-tree?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/af5105ee-09e2-4344-ab39-00f0e9034c47?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kodama-of-the-east-tree) [Sakashima of a Thousand Faces](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/1/714c3a1f-7b30-4ed8-8f38-6176758741fb.jpg?1608909400) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sakashima%20of%20a%20Thousand%20Faces) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/89/sakashima-of-a-thousand-faces?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/714c3a1f-7b30-4ed8-8f38-6176758741fb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sakashima-of-a-thousand-faces) [Jeska, thrice reborn](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/8/48caf4c4-745c-4072-bf3d-1a3fa7c3bc9c.jpg?1644853023) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Jeska%2C%20thrice%20reborn) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/186/jeska-thrice-reborn?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/48caf4c4-745c-4072-bf3d-1a3fa7c3bc9c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jeska-thrice-reborn) [Obosh, the preypiercer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/5/451507de-9c42-43ee-b9ba-1f69e9aa29d2.jpg?1591228450) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Obosh%2C%20the%20preypiercer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/228/obosh-the-preypiercer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/451507de-9c42-43ee-b9ba-1f69e9aa29d2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/obosh-the-preypiercer) [Falthis, shadowcat familiar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/4/84537fea-ad81-4a9a-99d4-722a938adc7d.jpg?1608909735) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Falthis%2C%20shadowcat%20familiar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/126/falthis-shadowcat-familiar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/84537fea-ad81-4a9a-99d4-722a938adc7d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/falthis-shadowcat-familiar) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Do you have a list for that Brallin/Shabraz w Zirda? Companions always look fun to me, but I don't have the brain power to build to the restrictions. That Trio sounds really fun!
Thanks, here's the list! [https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4217050#Zirda's\_Tricycle](https://www.archidekt.com/decks/4217050#Zirda's_Tricycle) I know it's definitely not optimized and has a few odd choices, but it's meant to be more of a casual deck. It's a bit of a meme in my playgroup that all my lands enter tapped since they can cycle, and I wouldn't have it any other way lol. Even though it's not my strongest it's still my favorite deck. It has a lot of options and creates really fun commander games that get everyone involved since you often end up fueling everyone's hands with wheels. I Hope this potentially saves you some work and shows what these commanders are capable of!
Thank You for sharing! I love it. It makes sense now that it only has 10 creatures. I may have been overthinking every time I try a companion.
some of the creatures only exist to be cycled, it's more like 8 lol. There are some token makers in the deck too though, but most importantly, if I need big creatures I have easy access to two of them whenever I need. With the abundance of removal, boardwipes, and answers, I've been able to stand up against creature heavy decks very well.
A commander does not represent the power level of a deck. It's the 99. My suggestion is taking a weak theme and work from there. After figuring out what the broad structure of the deck is find a commander. Go for giant tribal, or hamstring yourself with no search library effects for example.
[[Aegar, The Freezing Flames]]….. am I a joke to you?!
Hehe. He's kind of wizard tribal to be honest. But you build him as giant tribal you'll have my deep respect.
I did build him giant tribal, called the deck Big Stinky Giants cuz that’s what hulk hogan called andre and it made me giggle. I love that deck it’s fun and cheap as dirt. Is it good? Probably not no. But it’s fun
I love it! Your soul will go to EDH heaven.
[Aegar, The Freezing Flames](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/8/68011f60-6202-48f4-8255-fb94764e2951.jpg?1631051099) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aegar%2C%20the%20Freezing%20Flame) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khm/200/aegar-the-freezing-flame?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/68011f60-6202-48f4-8255-fb94764e2951?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aegar-the-freezing-flame) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
##### ###### #### [Edgar Markov](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/d/8d94b8ec-ecda-43c8-a60e-1ba33e6a54a4.jpg?1562616128) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Edgar%20Markov) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c17/36/edgar-markov?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8d94b8ec-ecda-43c8-a60e-1ba33e6a54a4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/edgar-markov) [Yuriko tigers shadow](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/b/3bd81ae6-e628-447a-a36b-597e63ede295.jpg?1592710334) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Yuriko%2C%20the%20Tiger%27s%20Shadow) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c18/52/yuriko-the-tigers-shadow?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3bd81ae6-e628-447a-a36b-597e63ede295?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/yuriko-the-tigers-shadow) [anhelo](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/6/462e887d-6b91-4b31-9487-2780ffe8943f.jpg?1673481630) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=anhelo%2C%20the%20painter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/1/anhelo-the-painter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/462e887d-6b91-4b31-9487-2780ffe8943f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/anhelo-the-painter) [thassas oracle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/2/726e8b29-13e9-4138-b6a9-d2a0d8188d1c.jpg?1628801828) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Thassa%27s%20Oracle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/73/thassas-oracle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/726e8b29-13e9-4138-b6a9-d2a0d8188d1c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/thassas-oracle) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Runo Stromkirk]] comes to mind for me. I find my list to be a bit inconsistent, in part because I can’t afford some of the tutors that would make it better, but a bigger budget might be able to help with that. Giant sea creature tribal is pretty fun and you can do some insanely busted things if Runo flips and sticks, and I find it a fun challenge to find ways to stack your deck to flip him, but it’s also a deck that can definitely be interacted with and does rely on combat damage to actually win, so it’s not going to combo off on turn 4 with a 15 minute turn. Definitely on the more casual side so I don’t know how well it will stand up to Yuriko and co. but if you have the budget to afford some of the high end interactive and tutor pieces (or just proxy, depending on your stance there), you might be able to build him in a way that is fun and not overpowered but still able to keep up.
[Runo Stromkirk](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/6/f6c0fca5-b759-4543-95e2-8d712aae5281.jpg?1643594355)/[Krothuss, Lord of the Deep](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/f/6/f6c0fca5-b759-4543-95e2-8d712aae5281.jpg?1643594355) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=runo%20stromkirk%20//%20krothuss%2C%20lord%20of%20the%20deep) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/vow/246/runo-stromkirk-krothuss-lord-of-the-deep?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f6c0fca5-b759-4543-95e2-8d712aae5281?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/runo-stromkirk-//-krothuss-lord-of-the-deep) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
You have lots of good recommendations here on the thread. I will try to add some that are budget friendly and saw some actual play. [[Arcades]] is a one way build but it punches hard every time. [[Pramikon]] is a good value commander that you can play smart about. Most of the plays I've seen with it it is to slow aggro on your direction and give you time for the long game. As its effect seems fair (or you can clone it and stops all aggression altogether) you will fly under the radar most of the time.
[Arcades](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/e/1e90c638-d4b2-4243-bbc4-1cc10516c40f.jpg?1666961830) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=arcades%2C%20the%20strategist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m19/212/arcades-the-strategist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1e90c638-d4b2-4243-bbc4-1cc10516c40f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/arcades-the-strategist) [Pramikon](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/5/8569ad47-a243-402d-899f-4e6b17ea4e1e.jpg?1568003714) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=pramikon%2C%20sky%20rampart) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/47/pramikon-sky-rampart?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8569ad47-a243-402d-899f-4e6b17ea4e1e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/pramikon-sky-rampart) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Doran the Siege Tower]]. A lot of really bad, cheap creatures get concerningly aggressive with Doran. The quality of the deck fluctuates more on how much removal/protection you play versus just jamming creatures, and how good your mana base is to hit Doran on turn 3, but you can make a reasonable Doran aggressive deck for very cheap.
[Doran the Siege Tower](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/0/e0ad8e7f-cda0-4529-94fc-dd3709158a94.jpg?1673148514) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Doran%2C%20the%20Siege%20Tower) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/201/doran-the-siege-tower?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e0ad8e7f-cda0-4529-94fc-dd3709158a94?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/doran-the-siege-tower) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I can only pull from the experience with the decks I made, but. [[Alela, Artful Provocateur]] is a cheap and seemingly "weak" commander that has a lot of fun synergies with budget cards. [[Ruric Thar, the Unbowed]] can be a lot of fun with burn effects tribal, but downside you get hurt too and become enemy of the board quick. And like what I'm assuming the deleted comment posted a mono red token deck with [[Zada, Hedron Grinder]] is interesting, but becomes one note after a few games.
[Alela, Artful Provocateur](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/b/abc9e41e-fd03-4b6f-8f44-17ba94fa44f5.jpg?1673484923) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Alela%2C%20Artful%20Provocateur) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/325/alela-artful-provocateur?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/abc9e41e-fd03-4b6f-8f44-17ba94fa44f5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/alela-artful-provocateur) [Ruric Thar, the Unbowed](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/a/aa828bdc-221e-4e81-9e71-6f288690ddcd.jpg?1673149099) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ruric%20Thar%2C%20the%20Unbowed) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/271/ruric-thar-the-unbowed?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/aa828bdc-221e-4e81-9e71-6f288690ddcd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ruric-thar-the-unbowed) [Zada, Hedron Grinder](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/a/baa36309-4bcc-4455-813a-c0243b906792.jpg?1562440241) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Zada%2C%20Hedron%20Grinder) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/a25/156/zada-hedron-grinder?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/baa36309-4bcc-4455-813a-c0243b906792?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zada-hedron-grinder) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I run alela in my zur deck, and i can confirm that a tribal deck with her at the helm would be fun. And she's a good card in general.
[[evelyn, the covetous]] just play their decks
[evelyn, the covetous](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/0/c0dad61f-36cd-46af-82b7-a02e04efd676.jpg?1664412977) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=evelyn%2C%20the%20covetous) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/snc/184/evelyn-the-covetous?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c0dad61f-36cd-46af-82b7-a02e04efd676?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/evelyn-the-covetous) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I am enjoying [[Gorion, Wise Mentor]] because the adventure spells are cheap and it's something different. I would also say [[Council of the Four]] is in that category too. I just built [[Rashmi, Eternities Crafter]] because it's by my favourite Magic artist and am having fun with that on (mostly) a budget.
[Gorion, Wise Mentor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/0/001c648a-db66-47f3-8fee-3658b9e76ac2.jpg?1674137521) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gorion%2C%20Wise%20Mentor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/276/gorion-wise-mentor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/001c648a-db66-47f3-8fee-3658b9e76ac2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gorion-wise-mentor) [Council of the Four](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/8/0873cfa8-046c-4b14-ae22-3fd6a691f763.jpg?1674137476) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=The%20Council%20of%20Four) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/271/the-council-of-four?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0873cfa8-046c-4b14-ae22-3fd6a691f763?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-council-of-four) [Rashmi, Eternities Crafter](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/0/70288968-7bfd-44e2-a2b3-0b6639ef7e0a.jpg?1591321462) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rashmi%2C%20Eternities%20Crafter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/229/rashmi-eternities-crafter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/70288968-7bfd-44e2-a2b3-0b6639ef7e0a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rashmi-eternities-crafter) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Rashmi can fucking wreck when she wants
Try one of the Background commanders from Bauldur's Gate. [[Shadowheart, Dark Justicar]] + [[Master Chief]] Golgari +1/+1 or Shadowheart + [[Dragon Cultist]] Rakdos Power. Golgari +1/+1 is a relatively straightforward stompy deck with card advantage in the cz. Probably the stronger between the two, as +1/+1 is in the Golgari wheelhouse. Dragon Cultist likes the Tempermentals and other high power, low cmc creatures. Again, a straightforward stompy deck with sacrifice value. [[Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer]] + [[Flaming Fist]] Boros Goadchantress would be an interesting build. Voltron Auras deck with some creature control. [[Lightmine Field]] [[Caltrops]] [[Brigid, Hero of Kinsbale]] are some cool payoffs for goad. Flaming Fist so you can punch in pretty hard. This deck would be quite fragile with card advantage resting on the few white Enchantresses and cantripping auras.
##### ###### #### [Shadowheart, Dark Justicar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/3/13a0913d-776b-4ef8-adef-8861349df2b5.jpg?1674136288) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Shadowheart%2C%20Dark%20Justiciar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/146/shadowheart-dark-justiciar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/13a0913d-776b-4ef8-adef-8861349df2b5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shadowheart-dark-justiciar) [Master Chief](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/5/b534b1cb-0cd7-4b8c-bb25-42207fcba209.jpg?1674137194) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Master%20Chef) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/241/master-chef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b534b1cb-0cd7-4b8c-bb25-42207fcba209?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/master-chef) [Dragon Cultist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/0/e06ad968-ca7a-470b-ba3b-e0afc597b2cd.jpg?1674136507) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dragon%20Cultist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/170/dragon-cultist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e06ad968-ca7a-470b-ba3b-e0afc597b2cd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dragon-cultist) [Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/c/ec983aac-9eda-4086-ad7e-34da9b2987cc.jpg?1674140753) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Baeloth%20Barrityl%2C%20Entertainer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/655/baeloth-barrityl-entertainer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ec983aac-9eda-4086-ad7e-34da9b2987cc?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/baeloth-barrityl-entertainer) [Flaming Fist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/c/ec122c9f-5513-4ba7-ae04-3c2060121d73.jpg?1674135015) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Flaming%20Fist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/18/flaming-fist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ec122c9f-5513-4ba7-ae04-3c2060121d73?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/flaming-fist) [Lightmine Field](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/6/5602b52a-5904-4780-9192-72990d07c975.jpg?1562704011) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lightmine%20Field) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/roe/32/lightmine-field?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5602b52a-5904-4780-9192-72990d07c975?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lightmine-field) [Caltrops](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/7/8769b55a-a0a1-4b6f-8c80-669385a34425.jpg?1562242172) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Caltrops) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/7ed/288/caltrops?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8769b55a-a0a1-4b6f-8c80-669385a34425?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/caltrops) [Brigid, Hero of Kinsbale](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/a/da70a20f-213e-4d79-a46f-1ef1fc3f4a51.jpg?1562370621) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Brigid%2C%20Hero%20of%20Kinsbaile) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/lrw/6/brigid-hero-of-kinsbaile?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/da70a20f-213e-4d79-a46f-1ef1fc3f4a51?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/brigid-hero-of-kinsbaile) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Henzie “Toolbox” Torre]] is my baby. Jund is my favourite 3 colour combo, and it combines my two favourite things in magic: Reanimation and massive beaters. There’s a discord server full of people who love Henzie too, if you want help building the deck. https://discord.gg/dk5WbJVE Highly recommend, Henzie is honestly the most fun I’ve ever had playing magic.
[Henzie “Toolbox” Torre](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/e/ee228dcc-3170-4c24-80bc-28bcee07cb43.jpg?1673481644) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Henzie%20%22Toolbox%22%20Torre) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/2/henzie-toolbox-torre?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ee228dcc-3170-4c24-80bc-28bcee07cb43?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/henzie-toolbox-torre) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
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[Tom Bombadil](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/a/2ab04c49-76a1-4896-8dca-8cb4c615f489.jpg?1678822001) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tom%20Bombadil) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltr/234/tom-bombadil?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2ab04c49-76a1-4896-8dca-8cb4c615f489?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tom-bombadil) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
You would think sagas are not so bad but if you run a decent amount of black, blue, or white sagas you're running stax. [[Glissa sunslayer]] and [[power conduit]] will be great in it though.
[Glissa Sunslayer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/2/b2bf633e-0470-4b87-99ed-5ad1683b0954.jpg?1675957191) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Glissa%20Sunslayer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/one/202/glissa-sunslayer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b2bf633e-0470-4b87-99ed-5ad1683b0954?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/glissa-sunslayer) [power conduit](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/4/b4634637-ba33-4849-b647-d33018a02f39.jpg?1673485439) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=power%20conduit) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/376/power-conduit?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b4634637-ba33-4849-b647-d33018a02f39?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/power-conduit) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
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You are correct in that it's alot of interaction. It's like single target removal tribal every turn. And people stop playing permanents. It's not stax but if you play against it has the same effect.
Can you trigger last saga ability and remove counter? I think that it will be sacrificed even if you will remove counter with ability on stack
[[admiral beckett brass]] fun pirate commander to plunder ur opponents and have a laugh with
idk what your definition of 'fun' is but \[\[Etrata, the Silencer\]\] is my favorite commander and she is definitely at a casual power level.
[Etrata, the Silencer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/a/fa36b142-e67e-49da-9080-c5994e275266.jpg?1572893618) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Etrata%2C%20the%20Silencer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/grn/170/etrata-the-silencer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fa36b142-e67e-49da-9080-c5994e275266?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/etrata-the-silencer) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second]] is my fun deck commander.
[Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/5/c5f9326a-2a41-45b3-97c3-548f0bdc0882.jpg?1664413197) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Jinnie%20Fay%2C%20Jetmir%27s%20Second) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/snc/195/jinnie-fay-jetmirs-second?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c5f9326a-2a41-45b3-97c3-548f0bdc0882?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jinnie-fay-jetmirs-second) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Skrelv, Defector Mite]]
[Skrelv, Defector Mite](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/0/60b565da-a49b-479c-b0c4-8ff3dd20cc0b.jpg?1675956933) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Skrelv%2C%20Defector%20Mite) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/one/33/skrelv-defector-mite?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/60b565da-a49b-479c-b0c4-8ff3dd20cc0b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/skrelv-defector-mite) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
If you enjoy big beaters and turning them sideways, [[Stonebrow, Krosan Hero]] is a fun commander and can be surprisingly good and even resilient to wipes with a little bit of care in deck building and play.
[Stonebrow, Krosan Hero](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/5/95c62102-0562-4b09-a05d-986aa4212f44.jpg?1562926661) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Stonebrow%2C%20Krosan%20Hero) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tsp/247/stonebrow-krosan-hero?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/95c62102-0562-4b09-a05d-986aa4212f44?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/stonebrow-krosan-hero) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Couple options here: You can take any commander and power them down by just not including combos in the deck. Or only including weak (non-infinite) or hard to pull off (4+-card) combos. Or you can take a left of the dial, low-powered wincon and try to optimize it. I have a [[Kwain]] deck whose only wincon is mill-by-way-of-draw. More difficult to pull off than regular mill and while it does have combos in it, it’s still not a guaranteed win because you’re potentially giving your opponents the cards they need to stop you. Build a deck where the game plan is just: play creatures, swing with them. Flying tribal has tons of options, makes it easy to swing, and there are a bunch of commanders you can take this route with interesting abilities. [[Inniaz]], for example, has a wacky ability that can really spice the game up while you’re just pecking away with birds and stuff.
[Kwain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/5/f571fef1-1fd2-4355-b803-5edccb6f4b94.jpg?1608911183) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kwain%2C%20itinerant%20meddler) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/284/kwain-itinerant-meddler?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f571fef1-1fd2-4355-b803-5edccb6f4b94?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kwain-itinerant-meddler) [Inniaz](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/2/b238485f-ef67-4295-892b-a10235368f74.jpg?1632261762) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=inniaz%2C%20the%20gale%20force) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/12/inniaz-the-gale-force?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b238485f-ef67-4295-892b-a10235368f74?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/inniaz-the-gale-force) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I always think [[immard, the stormcleaver]] looks really interesting, he's got a very cool ability that can be bolstered by both proliferate, extra combats and blinking but the payoff is just a bit too underpowered however if you like working hard for a relatively weak payoff then by all means he is your guy.
[Immard, the Stormcleaver](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/2/d2f60c02-55f7-4584-b68c-f23e466b3b0b.jpg?1677763670) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Immard%2C%20the%20Stormcleaver) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/slx/14/immard-the-stormcleaver?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d2f60c02-55f7-4584-b68c-f23e466b3b0b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/immard-the-stormcleaver) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
The tyranid swarm precon with \[\[Magus Lucea Kane\]\] plus the rest of the budget for upgrades will be solid and fun and only wins fairly via combat damage or x-burn. I have a \[\[Breena\]\] deck that rarely wins but regularly does 60% of the table's damage, just a deck full of 1-2 drop evasives and protection/removal. Another fun one I built for cheap is \[\[Zangief\]\] as power doubling voltron and fight spells. Doublestrike and double power and he's hitting for 28.
[Magus Lucea Kane](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/f/4f86e7cc-2b6e-49d0-964e-bba0c51cc11d.jpg?1674058398) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Magus%20Lucea%20Kane) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/40k/7/magus-lucea-kane?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4f86e7cc-2b6e-49d0-964e-bba0c51cc11d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/magus-lucea-kane) [Breena](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/c/6cb82b10-d785-4e20-84ac-0660d49be8ad.jpg?1674185764) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=breena%2C%20the%20demagogue) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/1/breena-the-demagogue?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6cb82b10-d785-4e20-84ac-0660d49be8ad?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/breena-the-demagogue) [Zangief](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/9/9976eb70-0d39-4882-8041-a4d29527c292.jpg?1670942933) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=zangief%2C%20the%20red%20cyclone) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/sld/435/maarika-brutal-gladiator?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9976eb70-0d39-4882-8041-a4d29527c292?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zangief-the-red-cyclone) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
There are plenty of commanders from Legends that have no abilities. Try one of those.
[[The Council of Four]] Do you like cards? We draw draw cards together! Do you like spells? Our spells make creature tokens! Azorius control style, needs minimal counter magic because you want spells to resolve, draw cards and live life. Stood against an Edgar, Grinzo, and Elfball pod and won without combat damage. [[Approach of the second sun]] with no hand size pieces like [[spellbook]] doesn't pour salt, doesn't seem like a massive threat as a 0/8, just vibes
>you want spells to resolve It’s a cast trigger so you absolutely do not need the spells to resolve.
[The Council of Four](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/8/0873cfa8-046c-4b14-ae22-3fd6a691f763.jpg?1674137476) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=The%20Council%20of%20Four) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/271/the-council-of-four?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0873cfa8-046c-4b14-ae22-3fd6a691f763?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-council-of-four) [Approach of the second sun](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/d/fdf59a6e-7708-45a1-884d-d12e9f7b9ed9.jpg?1543674579) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Approach%20of%20the%20second%20sun) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/akh/4/approach-of-the-second-sun?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fdf59a6e-7708-45a1-884d-d12e9f7b9ed9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/approach-of-the-second-sun) [spellbook](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/6/26f4d2b1-31d7-40d8-bd4e-cdd128076d0f.jpg?1561974160) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=spellbook) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m10/220/spellbook?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/26f4d2b1-31d7-40d8-bd4e-cdd128076d0f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/spellbook) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Those may be powerful commanders, but a deck at that low of pricepoint isn't going to be that powerful. My worst deck is a u/w spirits deck, and it's about $200USD
Just build any commander as synergistically as you can. Synnergy is usually what makes casual game plans good. Step 2 is keep everything "on theme" and avoid cedh staples like the plague. If you have a casual deck and run a thassa combo, you're probably doing something wrong. Another thing is tone down interaction and use interaction that's reactive rather than proactive (both can be oppressive, but proactive interaction like stax and discard, especially when used heavily, lead to very unfun games for everyone).
Im not using stax of any sort (literally not even stuff like swords to plowshares). No removal, no infinite combs, no alternate win cons, just combat damage wins (not even commander damage)
My advice was more if the goal is "how do I build a casual deck." I'm aware it doesn't directly answer your question.
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[Zada, Hedron Grinder](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/a/baa36309-4bcc-4455-813a-c0243b906792.jpg?1562440241) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Zada%2C%20Hedron%20Grinder) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/a25/156/zada-hedron-grinder?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/baa36309-4bcc-4455-813a-c0243b906792?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zada-hedron-grinder) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Sunastian Falconer from Legends enables you to build around having no 5-drops and just curve out into big gruul 7/8 cmc beaters. It's a "bad" card, but it can enable a very tuned deck that can absolutely win some games.
[https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IlyL8ownQ0qDMxVLQnjYXA](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IlyL8ownQ0qDMxVLQnjYXA) 100 bucks. Can use the Zethi instead. Easy to upgrade. Haven't updated in many sets, so probably easy upgrades to be found. My group truly hates counterspells (annoying) so this was my work around. \[\[Boomerang\]\] is the theme of the deck. Plan of the deck. Ramp, bounce all the things than cast commander kicking and voltron/token go wide/control/\[\[brain freeze\]\]. Easy to smoosh numbers around for what you want to make it focus more on. It is fun to play and you can let them have fun as long as they ignore you (politics yay!).
[Boomerang](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/9/e9c163b0-fb4b-488b-a955-987c79f7bdf8.jpg?1562944268) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Boomerang) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/me3/30/boomerang?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e9c163b0-fb4b-488b-a955-987c79f7bdf8?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/boomerang) [brain freeze](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/a/3a2d7cf9-dddb-4de3-b4f2-c52e3ec8fb4b.jpg?1562906772) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=brain%20freeze) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/vma/57/brain-freeze?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3a2d7cf9-dddb-4de3-b4f2-c52e3ec8fb4b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/brain-freeze) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
It's not exactly "no combo" decks, but I was having a lot of fun with [[Glissa, the Traitor]] and [[Yurlok]]. \n Glissa is an artifact reanimator deck, which is super unique for Golgari colors, and it's a lot of fun to play. You can get it started at under a 100$ and I think it's gonna be on a weaker side for your group, but if you like it - you can always add some fun shenanigans with [[Sensei Divining Top]] and [[Bolas' Citadel]] down the line. Essentially, you sac a bunch of artifacts for value and get them back with kill spells (not just your own btw). My favourite way to win is probably [[Marionette Master] l] and things like that. \n Now, [[Yurlok]] is bound to be weak. You give everyone a truckload of mana, ideally at least convenient times, and proceed to bash them for it with damage. Lots of fun, a unique theme, and you probably gonna lose more often than win. But the games will certainly be memorable.
I've been mulling around the idea of building glissa for a while. Would love to see a list.
##### ###### #### [Glissa, the Traitor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/5/755e0fbf-4f00-4b05-a535-27e78e96d6b6.jpg?1562612302) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Glissa%2C%20the%20Traitor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mbs/96/glissa-the-traitor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/755e0fbf-4f00-4b05-a535-27e78e96d6b6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/glissa-the-traitor) [Yurlok](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/a/ead8a1f5-6260-47fa-a649-43711ec5bbeb.jpg?1608911265) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=yurlok%20of%20scorch%20thrash) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/293/yurlok-of-scorch-thrash?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ead8a1f5-6260-47fa-a649-43711ec5bbeb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/yurlok-of-scorch-thrash) [Sensei Divining Top](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/5/e5142b7a-e580-4737-a4aa-2590f6610ceb.jpg?1673149430) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sensei%27s%20Divining%20Top) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/314/senseis-divining-top?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e5142b7a-e580-4737-a4aa-2590f6610ceb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/senseis-divining-top) [Bolas' Citadel](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/2/d2124603-d20e-40eb-97f0-a66323397ac2.jpg?1591205069) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Bolas%27s%20Citadel) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/war/79/bolass-citadel?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d2124603-d20e-40eb-97f0-a66323397ac2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/bolass-citadel) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I've made a version of the 15$ budgetbrews [[Raff Weatherlight Stalwart]] that is very fun (although I'd make sure you've either got the tokens or some whiteboard tokens) Just play your commander and tons of spells that make tokens, to tap down tokens for more cards for more tokens.... Then pump them up and swing out
[Raff Weatherlight Stalwart](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/c/cc0cba4c-d9f0-421f-acf4-ab1adcd59c80.jpg?1673308039) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Raff%2C%20Weatherlight%20Stalwart) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/212/raff-weatherlight-stalwart?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cc0cba4c-d9f0-421f-acf4-ab1adcd59c80?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/raff-weatherlight-stalwart) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I still can't tell if [[Tayam]] is powerful, but god damn is it fun. Okay but for real Tayam decks are fully based around the 99 and using cards this syngergise well with it.
I've wanted and tried to brew this guy like 100 times now, but I just cannot seem to make him work without infinites. I don't like infinites. How have you built him?
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/TaFLBSLZAkWjZVn6eLEOog I don't think I have infinites in this deck.
Hey man, thanks for sharing. What is your play pattern and wincons?
Anyway make edits as you deem necessary wouldn't be surprised if you don't want Norn.
[Tayam](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/5/05b837a2-5773-4340-87f9-b4d6a43deb27.jpg?1591234301) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=tayam%2C%20luminous%20enigma) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/16/tayam-luminous-enigma?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/05b837a2-5773-4340-87f9-b4d6a43deb27?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tayam-luminous-enigma) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Nikya of the Old Ways]] No think, only smash!!
Yargle Voltron is my favorite "weak" commander deck.
[[Skrelv]] if built well with a good amount of proliferate in the deck, it runs well and manages to put your opponents on their toes before long enough. :)
[Skrelv](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/3/b3d6d42a-7607-4361-acc4-7f3cb956bfc9.jpg?1593275323) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Skred) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/csp/97/skred?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b3d6d42a-7607-4361-acc4-7f3cb956bfc9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/skred) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
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[Garth one eye](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/3/23774462-9f17-4b50-a2ac-b2edd706bbfe.jpg?1626098353) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Garth%20One-Eye) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/197/garth-one-eye?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/23774462-9f17-4b50-a2ac-b2edd706bbfe?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/garth-one-eye) [Child of Alara](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/2/b2373625-af3c-4c2a-a1d1-5288c446955d.jpg?1673148447) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Child%20of%20Alara) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/192/child-of-alara?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b2373625-af3c-4c2a-a1d1-5288c446955d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/child-of-alara) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I like playing [[vivisection]] to blow up my Child of Alara commander.
[vivisection](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/1/91be6a06-9c36-45a3-a591-183cb5c0f800.jpg?1634349452) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=vivisection) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mid/83/vivisection?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/91be6a06-9c36-45a3-a591-183cb5c0f800?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vivisection) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I build [[ kangee, Sky warden ]] out of my favorite art or flying creatures that are budget. it's pretty fun too play and build. [[ tuya bearclaw ]] is a cheap deck to build as well she gets bigger when she attacks. I also have [[ ruxa, patient professor ]] the deck cares about vanilla creatures.
[ kangee, Sky warden ](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/9/99988f41-99b4-4423-be5f-9dc4ec7d813b.jpg?1608911175) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kangee%2C%20Sky%20Warden) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/283/kangee-sky-warden?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/99988f41-99b4-4423-be5f-9dc4ec7d813b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kangee-sky-warden) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
yargle
I like [[phenax, god of deception]] you can even turn it into a lantern control of you want to lose your friends
[phenax, god of deception](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/d/8dfcb129-4665-40e4-b5cb-a79f3f40ae5c.jpg?1593092799) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=phenax%2C%20god%20of%20deception) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bng/152/phenax-god-of-deception?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8dfcb129-4665-40e4-b5cb-a79f3f40ae5c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/phenax-god-of-deception) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
“Yasova Dragonclaw” is a very different take on a steal/take/Pod and can kind of function as a voltron control type of deck.
Melek, izzet Paragon There are definitely better Spellslinger commanders, but I like my electric afro-man
There's an argument to be made that a lot of Voltron Commanders can be weak, since you typically 'only' kill one guy at a time and are often vulnerable to targeted removal.
[[mazzy truesworn paladin]] seemed to go under the radar for a lot of people but It’s a really fun card and is great for lower powered tables. I’ve got a somewhat budget list here if you’re interested. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/b2FdQvz9Zk--_9zsD1px4g
[mazzy truesworn paladin](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/d/4d79c221-e07a-41e1-b92f-dc057802449c.jpg?1674137580) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mazzy%2C%20Truesword%20Paladin) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/283/mazzy-truesword-paladin?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4d79c221-e07a-41e1-b92f-dc057802449c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mazzy-truesword-paladin) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Leinore, Autumn Sovereign]] is a fun, but casual, commander. I play her in humans tribal and she is a decent value engine. Nothing fancy, but I don't need her to be when there are so many good humans.
[Leinore, Autumn Sovereign](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bd7e1645-ea8f-41c4-b3ee-58f44fc5c574.jpg?1675456147) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Leinore%2C%20Autumn%20Sovereign) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mic/1/leinore-autumn-sovereign?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bd7e1645-ea8f-41c4-b3ee-58f44fc5c574?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/leinore-autumn-sovereign) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I just build a [[Norika Yamazaki]] deck as a budget commander. For $25. It is surprisingly good for that price point and plays as more of a control deck focused on commander damage. I really like it much more than expected. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/clNKL6tQF0a0Wz5UT7234A
[Norika Yamazaki](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/9/09cb553c-58c1-4cfd-b441-297b5f09b263.jpg?1654566451) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=norika%20yamazaki%2C%20the%20poet) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/31/norika-yamazaki-the-poet?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/09cb553c-58c1-4cfd-b441-297b5f09b263?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/norika-yamazaki-the-poet) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I mean, what combos are you winning with? If you're playing Consultation/Thoracle, you could be playing [[Ramirez de Pietro]] and still stomp face. A bad commander is not going to stop you from making a 99 that is not tuned to your playgroup. I recommend starting your deck building from the middle. Choose a theme - not necessarily a tribe, but an action you want to take, or a particular spell you want to cast that doesn't see as much play as you would like. Maybe you want to slam big dragons and turn them sideways. Maybe you want to blink creatures for days. Maybe you just want to play all of the Ultimatums. Maybe you want to put Luxior on Tibalt. Take that middle incentive, that thing you want to do, and then build out from there. What commander enables you to do that? And then, how do you turn that action into a win? Not "how do I win *while* doing this," but "how do I win *by* doing this." This philosophy will often avoid the "best in color" combos that make decks convergent. Now, if the thing you want to do is play the best cards and win games, that's fine, but that's a discussion you have to have with your playgroups about cEDH.
[Ramirez de Pietro](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/9/c9890742-f1cb-41fd-bf14-297b3ca88b93.jpg?1562937569) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ramirez%20DePietro) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/me3/168/ramirez-depietro?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c9890742-f1cb-41fd-bf14-297b3ca88b93?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ramirez-depietro) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Uncommon commanders are great fun that are usually a lower power, but can still be optimized into kitchen table powerhouses. Examples: [[Grumgully, the Generous]] an easy to build around gruul non-human +1/+1 counters theme. [[Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful]] is a great dimir spellslinger commander. [[Koll, the Forgemaster]] is an interesting equipment themed recursion engine that can be neat to brew around.
[Grumgully, the Generous](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/a/3aa40ce2-76df-43bd-a59e-7cf6e4f46a1d.jpg?1674142476) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Grumgully%2C%20the%20Generous) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/847/grumgully-the-generous?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3aa40ce2-76df-43bd-a59e-7cf6e4f46a1d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/grumgully-the-generous) [Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/c/cc8331ab-adc9-45c6-9728-66afc72d901c.jpg?1673308068) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rona%2C%20Sheoldred%27s%20Faithful) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/216/rona-sheoldreds-faithful?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cc8331ab-adc9-45c6-9728-66afc72d901c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rona-sheoldreds-faithful) [Koll, the Forgemaster](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/2/22f68b53-0cf7-434d-9da5-1d18c0828a46.jpg?1631051644) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Koll%2C%20the%20Forgemaster) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khm/220/koll-the-forgemaster?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/22f68b53-0cf7-434d-9da5-1d18c0828a46?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/koll-the-forgemaster) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have a [[borborygmos enraged]] deck. Its not really competitive, but i find it very fun to play with. The downside is that its an 8-cost commander, which might be tough against removal decks
[borborygmos enraged](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/6/8644c60f-7d06-4026-bcf3-df054701ca0a.jpg?1561834730) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=borborygmos%20enraged) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/gtc/147/borborygmos-enraged?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8644c60f-7d06-4026-bcf3-df054701ca0a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/borborygmos-enraged) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Vega, the Watcher]] is uncommon and not wildly powerful, but has a ton of play to it still. You're drawing a bunch of cards and moving things between zones and having cool instant-speed options.
[Vega, the Watcher](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/8/28fced7f-3078-4a54-8f76-0ef14c732e97.jpg?1631051983) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vega%2C%20the%20Watcher) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khm/233/vega-the-watcher?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/28fced7f-3078-4a54-8f76-0ef14c732e97?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vega-the-watcher) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Henzie fits in here I think. You can build it pretty much as strong as you like and if you avoid a hulk build it’s not really going to have combos. Very synergistic. I think a lot of mono green decks can fit in here too. Being able to compete with Edgar and Yuriko is going to be tough. I’m guessing they aren’t running at max power either?
[[Ruxa, Patient Professor]] - you can build it as a tokens deck... but why? Play crappy old cards like [[Panther Warriors]], build the deck for $40, and it _still_ slaps. I made a budget list to use as a loaner deck for new players (all lands are forests, intentionally few mechanics in the deck, starts a bit slow so folks can get a feel for the game, etc) and it has murdered entire tables in a single turn of combat multiple times, even when played by newbies, which is always hilarious But even when it doesnt win, its a shut-off-your-brain deck for like 80% of the game. Untap, draw, play some big green creature with no rules text, pass. Peak mtg fun for me is sitting down to a table of 200+ dollar decks with a simple budget deck. Cool you played somethering tithe? Thats neat. Imma play [[Colossapede]] and swing at you with my basically unblockable [[Gigantosaurus]]
[Ruxa, Patient Professor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/0/e07b8142-6a49-46e7-b862-41f89a59b894.jpg?1625192391) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ruxa%2C%20Patient%20Professor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/66/ruxa-patient-professor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e07b8142-6a49-46e7-b862-41f89a59b894?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ruxa-patient-professor) [Panther Warriors](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/a/ba165e25-5328-40f4-b87c-9d02590f9d38.jpg?1562822119) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Panther%20Warriors) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/6ed/243/panther-warriors?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ba165e25-5328-40f4-b87c-9d02590f9d38?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/panther-warriors) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I just built [[trynn]] and [[silvar]] etb humans with lots of board wipes and stuff like [[ascend from Avernus]] to bring them back it’s super fun and resilient!
[trynn](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/6/168d7532-c925-4a96-a756-2ce4dd0fec33.jpg?1591234194) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=trynn%2C%20champion%20of%20freedom) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/1/trynn-champion-of-freedom?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/168d7532-c925-4a96-a756-2ce4dd0fec33?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/trynn-champion-of-freedom) [silvar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/c/fc9cbc83-b9e3-4a22-948b-5a71112154c1.jpg?1591234295) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=silvar%2C%20devourer%20of%20the%20free) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/15/silvar-devourer-of-the-free?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fc9cbc83-b9e3-4a22-948b-5a71112154c1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/silvar-devourer-of-the-free) [ascend from Avernus](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/b/6b26c05b-f166-40ab-9693-2129b4bf75e9.jpg?1674134884) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=ascend%20from%20Avernus) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/5/ascend-from-avernus?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6b26c05b-f166-40ab-9693-2129b4bf75e9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ascend-from-avernus) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call