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Birthing Pod Commander decks
Birthing Pod shows up as a main archetype for 104 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in green and Simic. Its most characteristic cards are Eternal Witness, Birds of Paradise, Boseiju, Who Endures: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal Witness | 11 | 54% | +39 pts |
| Birds of Paradise | 12 | 51% | +38 pts |
| Boseiju, Who Endures | 7 | 38% | +31 pts |
| Windswept Heath | 6 | 47% | +22 pts |
| Neoform | 4 | 50% | +21 pts |
| Protean Hulk | 4 | 42% | +21 pts |
| Birthing Pod | 4 | 40% | +21 pts |
| Solemn Simulacrum | 5 | 48% | +21 pts |
| Eldritch Evolution | 4 | 46% | +21 pts |
| Worldly Tutor | 4 | 40% | +20 pts |
| Chord of Calling | 4 | 40% | +20 pts |
| Esper Sentinel | 4 | 37% | +20 pts |
| Elvish Mystic | 7 | 54% | +20 pts |
| Greater Good | 4 | 48% | +19 pts |
| Spire Garden | 4 | 33% | +18 pts |
| Wooded Foothills | 5 | 43% | +18 pts |
| Pattern of Rebirth | 3 | 44% | +16 pts |
| Karmic Guide | 3 | 61% | +15 pts |
| Enlightened Tutor | 3 | 40% | +15 pts |
| Eladamri's Call | 3 | 44% | +15 pts |
| Avacyn's Pilgrim | 4 | 48% | +15 pts |
| Altar of Dementia | 3 | 56% | +15 pts |
| Peregrine Drake | 3 | 40% | +14 pts |
| High Market | 3 | 38% | +14 pts |
| Reanimate | 4 | 40% | +14 pts |
| Reclamation Sage | 4 | 50% | +14 pts |
| Mulldrifter | 3 | 45% | +13 pts |
| Viscera Seer | 3 | 42% | +13 pts |
| Bountiful Promenade | 4 | 39% | +13 pts |
| Seedborn Muse | 3 | 51% | +13 pts |
Commanders for Birthing Pod
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Green
Blue · Green
White · Blue · Green
Black · Green
White · Red · Green
Blue · Red · Green
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What is the best commander for a Birthing Pod deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Derevi, Empyrial Tactician, Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer, Tasigur, the Golden Fang. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 104 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Birthing Pod is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Birthing Pod deck?
The three most characteristic are Eternal Witness, Birds of Paradise, Boseiju, Who Endures. 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 Birthing Pod played in?
The most common color identities are Green, Blue · Green, White · Blue · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Birthing Pod 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.