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Attack Triggers Commander decks
When your creatures pay off for attacking rather than for connecting, blocking stops mattering: you get paid anyway. The archetype finishes with extra combats, which multiply every trigger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etali, Primal Storm | 5 | 67% | +34 pts |
| Goldspan Dragon | 4 | 43% | +28 pts |
| Drakuseth, Maw of Flames | 3 | 49% | +22 pts |
| Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin | 3 | 62% | +21 pts |
| Neheb, the Eternal | 3 | 53% | +21 pts |
| Sword of the Animist | 3 | 45% | +18 pts |
| Professional Face-Breaker | 3 | 63% | +14 pts |
Commanders for Attack Triggers
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Red
White · Red
Red · Green
White · Black · Red
White · Green
Black
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What is the best commander for a Attack Triggers deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Ellie, Brick Master, Isshin, Two Heavens as One, Wulfgar of Icewind Dale. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 115 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Attack Triggers is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Attack Triggers deck?
The three most characteristic are Etali, Primal Storm, Goldspan Dragon, Drakuseth, Maw of Flames. 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 Attack Triggers played in?
The most common color identities are Red, White · Red, Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Attack Triggers 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.