EDH Optimizer
Color Hack Commander decks
Color Hack shows up as a main archetype for 11 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in blue and Simic. Its most characteristic cards are Distorting Lens, Scuttlemutt, Tidal Visionary: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distorting Lens | 5 | 60% | +100 pts |
| Scuttlemutt | 5 | 58% | +100 pts |
| Tidal Visionary | 5 | 55% | +100 pts |
| Shifting Sky | 4 | 60% | +80 pts |
| Painter's Servant | 4 | 55% | +80 pts |
| Sway of Illusion | 3 | 71% | +60 pts |
| Hibernation | 3 | 54% | +60 pts |
| Insight | 3 | 54% | +60 pts |
| Glamerdye | 3 | 51% | +60 pts |
| Alter Reality | 3 | 52% | +60 pts |
| Sleight of Mind | 3 | 48% | +60 pts |
| Mind Bend | 3 | 45% | +60 pts |
| Blind Seer | 3 | 47% | +60 pts |
| Wash Out | 3 | 64% | +60 pts |
| Whim of Volrath | 3 | 39% | +60 pts |
| Exotic Orchard | 3 | 43% | +38 pts |
Commanders for Color Hack
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
Blue · Green
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What is the best commander for a Color Hack deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Tam, Mindful First-Year, Blind Seer, Dromar, the Banisher. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 11 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Color Hack is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Color Hack deck?
The three most characteristic are Distorting Lens, Scuttlemutt, Tidal Visionary. 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 Color Hack played in?
The most common color identities are Blue, Blue · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Color Hack 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.