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Allies Commander decks
Allies shows up as a main archetype for 28 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in white and Boros. Its most characteristic cards are Ondu Cleric, Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop, Hakoda, Selfless Commander: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ondu Cleric | 10 | 50% | +71 pts |
| Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop | 10 | 46% | +71 pts |
| Hakoda, Selfless Commander | 10 | 60% | +71 pts |
| South Pole Voyager | 10 | 60% | +71 pts |
| Sokka's Charge | 8 | 47% | +57 pts |
| United Front | 7 | 49% | +50 pts |
| Invasion Reinforcements | 7 | 57% | +50 pts |
| Appa, Steadfast Guardian | 7 | 54% | +49 pts |
| Hero of Goma Fada | 6 | 57% | +43 pts |
| Suki, Courageous Rescuer | 6 | 57% | +42 pts |
| Bender's Waterskin | 6 | 50% | +42 pts |
| Swiftfoot Boots | 9 | 49% | +40 pts |
| Abandoned Air Temple | 6 | 48% | +38 pts |
| Great Divide Guide | 5 | 71% | +36 pts |
| Katara, Water Tribe's Hope | 5 | 57% | +36 pts |
| Master Piandao | 5 | 49% | +36 pts |
| Kabira Evangel | 5 | 55% | +36 pts |
| Avatar Enthusiasts | 5 | 59% | +35 pts |
| Aang, the Last Airbender | 5 | 49% | +35 pts |
| Airbender's Reversal | 5 | 58% | +35 pts |
| Airbending Lesson | 5 | 60% | +35 pts |
| Airbender Ascension | 5 | 60% | +34 pts |
| Haru, Hidden Talent | 4 | 60% | +29 pts |
| Katara, Bending Prodigy | 4 | 47% | +29 pts |
| Earth King's Lieutenant | 4 | 59% | +29 pts |
| Talus Paladin | 4 | 56% | +28 pts |
| Hada Freeblade | 4 | 53% | +28 pts |
| Earth Kingdom Protectors | 4 | 59% | +28 pts |
| Lantern Scout | 4 | 63% | +28 pts |
| Kyoshi Warriors | 4 | 50% | +28 pts |
Commanders for Allies
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
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White · Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Allies deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements, General Tazri, Katara, the Fearless. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 28 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Allies is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Allies deck?
The three most characteristic are Ondu Cleric, Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop, Hakoda, Selfless Commander. 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 Allies played in?
The most common color identities are White, White · Red, White · Blue · Black · Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Allies 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.