EDH Optimizer
Advisors Commander decks
Advisors is a kindred archetype: the deck is built around one creature type and the cards that pay you for having many of them. It is mostly played in Dimir and blue. Its most characteristic cards are Path of Ancestry, Reliquary Tower, Thought Vessel: not the most-played cards in the format, but the ones that appear in these decks far above what is normal for the same colors.
Cards that define the archetype
Ranked by how much MORE they are played inside the archetype than in the rest of Commander. Generic staples (Sol Ring, Arcane Signet…) fall out for exactly that reason: they are played everywhere equally.
| Card | Commanders | Avg. inclusion | Excess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path of Ancestry | 3 | 35% | +55 pts |
| Reliquary Tower | 4 | 46% | +51 pts |
| Thought Vessel | 3 | 38% | +42 pts |
Commanders for Advisors
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
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What is the best commander for a Advisors deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Tobias Andrion, Riven Turnbull, The Archimandrite. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 9 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Advisors is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Advisors deck?
The three most characteristic are Path of Ancestry, Reliquary Tower, Thought Vessel. They are not the most-played cards in the format, but the ones that appear far more inside this archetype than in the rest of Commander — which is what actually makes them essential here.
What colors is Advisors played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · Black, Blue. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Advisors deck cost?
It depends on the price cap PER CARD you set. Each commander page lists the best cards in three tiers (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.