EDH Optimizer
Aikido Commander decks
Aikido shows up as a main archetype for 31 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in blue and white. Below are its commanders and the cards that set it apart from the rest of the format.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loran of the Third Path | 3 | 59% | +56 pts |
Commanders for Aikido
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
Blue Best cards by color →
White Best cards by color →
Red Best cards by color →
White · Black · Red Best cards by color →
White · Red Best cards by color →
Green Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Aikido deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Queen Marchesa, Splinter, Aging Champion, Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 31 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Aikido is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Aikido deck?
The three most characteristic are Loran of the Third Path. 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 Aikido played in?
The most common color identities are Blue, White, Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Aikido 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.