EDH Optimizer
Aggro Commander decks
Aggro in Commander fights 120 total life, so it needs evasion, extra combats or commander damage. Its window is short: if the table reaches turn eight healthy, you have already lost.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm of the Wild | 63 | 49% | +8 pts |
Commanders for Aggro
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Red
Green
White
White · Red
Black · Red
Red · Green
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What is the best commander for a Aggro deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Isshin, Two Heavens as One, Winota, Joiner of Forces, Kratos, God of War. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 1540 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Aggro is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Aggro deck?
The three most characteristic are Rhythm of the Wild. 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 Aggro played in?
The most common color identities are Red, Green, White. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Aggro 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.