EDH Optimizer
Airbending Commander decks
Airbending shows up as a main archetype for 12 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in white and Bant. Its most characteristic cards are Avatar's Wrath, Monk Gyatso, Aang, Airbending Master: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar's Wrath | 4 | 68% | +97 pts |
| Monk Gyatso | 3 | 48% | +74 pts |
| Aang, Airbending Master | 3 | 51% | +74 pts |
| The Legend of Yangchen | 3 | 45% | +74 pts |
| Aang, the Last Airbender | 3 | 48% | +74 pts |
| Appa, Steadfast Guardian | 3 | 56% | +74 pts |
| Appa, Loyal Sky Bison | 3 | 41% | +73 pts |
| Airbender's Reversal | 3 | 55% | +73 pts |
| Airbending Lesson | 3 | 59% | +73 pts |
| Aven Interrupter | 3 | 47% | +73 pts |
| Airbender Ascension | 3 | 70% | +72 pts |
| Witch Enchanter | 3 | 43% | +67 pts |
| Cloudshift | 3 | 50% | +63 pts |
Commanders for Airbending
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
White
White · Blue · Green
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What is the best commander for a Airbending deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements, Monk Gyatso, Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 12 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Airbending is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Airbending deck?
The three most characteristic are Avatar's Wrath, Monk Gyatso, Aang, Airbending Master. 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 Airbending played in?
The most common color identities are White, White · Blue · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Airbending 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.