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Cheerios Commander decks
Cheerios shows up as a main archetype for 19 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in blue and red. Its most characteristic cards are Phyrexian Walker, Memnite, Tormod's Crypt: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyrexian Walker | 4 | 51% | +80 pts |
| Memnite | 4 | 53% | +80 pts |
| Tormod's Crypt | 4 | 57% | +80 pts |
| Mishra's Bauble | 4 | 58% | +79 pts |
| Ornithopter | 4 | 65% | +79 pts |
| Welding Jar | 3 | 58% | +60 pts |
| Paradise Mantle | 3 | 42% | +60 pts |
| Spellbook | 3 | 49% | +59 pts |
| Lotus Petal | 3 | 43% | +59 pts |
| Stonecoil Serpent | 3 | 40% | +58 pts |
| Everflowing Chalice | 3 | 55% | +56 pts |
Commanders for Cheerios
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Blue
Red
White
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What is the best commander for a Cheerios deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Fblthp, Lost on the Range, Flubs, the Fool, Meria, Scholar of Antiquity. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 19 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Cheerios is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Cheerios deck?
The three most characteristic are Phyrexian Walker, Memnite, Tormod's Crypt. 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 Cheerios played in?
The most common color identities are Blue, Red, White. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Cheerios 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.