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Bounce Commander decks
Bounce shows up as a main archetype for 90 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in blue and white. Its most characteristic cards are Solemn Simulacrum, Spirited Companion, Panharmonicon: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solemn Simulacrum | 11 | 46% | +41 pts |
| Spirited Companion | 6 | 42% | +29 pts |
| Panharmonicon | 6 | 46% | +27 pts |
| Archaeomancer | 6 | 44% | +27 pts |
| Aether Channeler | 5 | 47% | +25 pts |
| Peregrine Drake | 5 | 39% | +24 pts |
| Dour Port-Mage | 5 | 66% | +24 pts |
| Loran of the Third Path | 6 | 43% | +23 pts |
| Run Away Together | 4 | 60% | +21 pts |
| Oketra's Monument | 5 | 52% | +19 pts |
| Witch Enchanter | 4 | 44% | +19 pts |
| Tocasia's Welcome | 4 | 40% | +18 pts |
| Enduring Innocence | 4 | 39% | +17 pts |
| Sunpearl Kirin | 3 | 31% | +17 pts |
| Reprieve | 4 | 32% | +16 pts |
| Knight of the White Orchid | 5 | 46% | +16 pts |
| Crystal Shard | 3 | 43% | +16 pts |
| Rescuer Chwinga | 3 | 47% | +16 pts |
| Shrieking Drake | 3 | 46% | +16 pts |
| Aven Interrupter | 3 | 33% | +16 pts |
| Ghostly Flicker | 4 | 46% | +15 pts |
| Claim Jumper | 3 | 37% | +15 pts |
| Venser, Shaper Savant | 3 | 55% | +15 pts |
| Helpful Hunter | 3 | 37% | +14 pts |
| Loyal Warhound | 3 | 40% | +14 pts |
| Sky Diamond | 4 | 40% | +14 pts |
| Castle Vantress | 3 | 39% | +13 pts |
| Mulldrifter | 3 | 48% | +13 pts |
| Sevinne's Reclamation | 3 | 30% | +13 pts |
| Sun Titan | 4 | 39% | +13 pts |
Commanders for Bounce
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
Blue Best cards by color →
White Best cards by color →
White · Blue Best cards by color →
Green Best cards by color →
Blue · Black Best cards by color →
Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Bounce deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are The Master, Formed Anew, Patron of the Moon, Barrin, Tolarian Archmage. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 90 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Bounce is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Bounce deck?
The three most characteristic are Solemn Simulacrum, Spirited Companion, Panharmonicon. 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 Bounce played in?
The most common color identities are Blue, White, White · Blue. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Bounce 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.