EDH Optimizer
Coin Flip Commander decks
Coin Flip shows up as a main archetype for 10 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Izzet and Rakdos. Its most characteristic cards are Krark's Thumb, Fiery Gambit, Chance Encounter: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krark's Thumb | 5 | 76% | +100 pts |
| Fiery Gambit | 4 | 63% | +80 pts |
| Chance Encounter | 4 | 65% | +80 pts |
| Goblin Traprunner | 4 | 49% | +80 pts |
| Tavern Scoundrel | 4 | 84% | +80 pts |
| Mana Clash | 3 | 45% | +60 pts |
| Planar Chaos | 3 | 49% | +60 pts |
| Game of Chaos | 3 | 48% | +60 pts |
| Okaun, Eye of Chaos | 3 | 56% | +60 pts |
| Goblin Archaeologist | 3 | 40% | +60 pts |
| Mirror March | 3 | 44% | +59 pts |
Commanders for Coin Flip
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
Black · Red
Red
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What is the best commander for a Coin Flip deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Yusri, Fortune's Flame, Setzer, Wandering Gambler, Krark, the Thumbless. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 10 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Coin Flip is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Coin Flip deck?
The three most characteristic are Krark's Thumb, Fiery Gambit, Chance Encounter. 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 Coin Flip played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · Red, Black · Red, Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Coin Flip 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.