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Angels Commander decks
Angels is a kindred archetype: the deck is built around one creature type and the cards that pay you for having many of them. It is mostly played in white and Boros. Its most characteristic cards are Giada, Font of Hope, Lyra Dawnbringer, Sephara, Sky's Blade: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giada, Font of Hope | 27 | 50% | +73 pts |
| Lyra Dawnbringer | 22 | 49% | +59 pts |
| Sephara, Sky's Blade | 20 | 46% | +53 pts |
| Avacyn, Angel of Hope | 20 | 46% | +52 pts |
| Righteous Valkyrie | 18 | 48% | +48 pts |
| Seraph Sanctuary | 17 | 48% | +46 pts |
| Land Tax | 19 | 40% | +37 pts |
| Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx | 18 | 39% | +35 pts |
| Archangel of Tithes | 13 | 44% | +34 pts |
| Firemane Commando | 13 | 41% | +33 pts |
| Starnheim Aspirant | 12 | 51% | +32 pts |
| Lightning Greaves | 17 | 40% | +31 pts |
| Archangel of Thune | 13 | 46% | +31 pts |
| Herald of War | 11 | 45% | +30 pts |
| Emeria Shepherd | 11 | 45% | +28 pts |
| Resplendent Angel | 11 | 47% | +28 pts |
| Austere Command | 17 | 36% | +25 pts |
| Court of Grace | 10 | 39% | +25 pts |
| Bishop of Wings | 9 | 48% | +24 pts |
| Angel of Vitality | 9 | 51% | +22 pts |
| Angel of Jubilation | 8 | 35% | +21 pts |
| Smothering Tithe | 11 | 36% | +21 pts |
| Inspiring Overseer | 9 | 40% | +20 pts |
| Youthful Valkyrie | 7 | 56% | +19 pts |
| The Book of Exalted Deeds | 7 | 41% | +19 pts |
| Wrath of God | 8 | 38% | +19 pts |
| Bruna, the Fading Light | 7 | 51% | +19 pts |
| Angel of the Ruins | 8 | 46% | +18 pts |
| Gisela, Blade of Goldnight | 7 | 54% | +17 pts |
| Segovian Angel | 6 | 42% | +16 pts |
Commanders for Angels
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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What is the best commander for a Angels deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Giada, Font of Hope, Avacyn, Angel of Hope, Sigarda, Font of Blessings. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 79 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Angels is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Angels deck?
The three most characteristic are Giada, Font of Hope, Lyra Dawnbringer, Sephara, Sky's Blade. 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 Angels played in?
The most common color identities are White, White · Red, White · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Angels 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.