Aikido Commander decks

Aikido shows up as a main archetype for 28 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in white and blue. Below are its commanders and the cards that set it apart from the rest of the format.

Commanders for Aikido

Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.

Queen MarchesaBlack · Red · White Splinter, Aging ChampionWhite General JarkeldWhite Trostani, Three WhispersGreen · White Nelly Borca, Impulsive AccuserRed · White Arashi, the Sky AsunderGreen Okoye, Mighty and AdoredGreen · White Wasp, Shrinking SaviorBlue Jared Carthalion, True HeirGreen · Red · White Sakashima of a Thousand FacesBlue Alirios, EnrapturedBlue Dong Zhou, the TyrantRed Opal-Eye, Konda's YojimboWhite Glóin, Dwarf EmissaryRed Ruhan of the FomoriRed · Blue · White Konda, Lord of EiganjoWhite Barrin, Tolarian ArchmageBlue Michiko Konda, Truth SeekerWhite Fumiko the LowbloodRed RagnarGreen · Blue · White Jacques le VertGreen · Red · White Tetsuo UmezawaBlack · Red · Blue Iroh, Tea MasterRed · White Sevinne, the ChronoclasmRed · Blue · White

By color identity

White

Blue

Red

White · Green

White · Red

White · Red · Green

Paste your list and we tell you whether the deck actually does what it wants to do: curve, ramp, interaction and a 10,000-game simulation.

🛠️ Build a deck like this 📥 Analyze my deck

Frequently asked questions

What is the best commander for a Aikido deck?

The most-built commanders for this archetype are Queen Marchesa, Splinter, Aging Champion, General Jarkeld. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 28 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Aikido is to their decks.

Which cards are must-haves in a Aikido deck?

There are not enough decks of this archetype yet to compute its signature cards.

What colors is Aikido played in?

The most common color identities are White, Blue, 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.