EDH Optimizer
Convoke Commander decks
Convoke shows up as a main archetype for 15 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in white and Jeskai. Its most characteristic cards are Dazzling Theater // Prop Room, Cut Short, Wand of the Worldsoul: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Theater // Prop Room | 4 | 49% | +80 pts |
| Cut Short | 3 | 50% | +60 pts |
| Wand of the Worldsoul | 3 | 72% | +60 pts |
| Bennie Bracks, Zoologist | 3 | 51% | +58 pts |
| Clever Concealment | 3 | 48% | +58 pts |
| Skullclamp | 3 | 53% | +47 pts |
Commanders for Convoke
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
White
White · Blue · Red
White · Green
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What is the best commander for a Convoke deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Kasla, the Broken Halo, Saint Traft and Rem Karolus, Aang, Air Nomad. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 15 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Convoke is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Convoke deck?
The three most characteristic are Dazzling Theater // Prop Room, Cut Short, Wand of the Worldsoul. 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 Convoke played in?
The most common color identities are White, White · Blue · Red, White · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Convoke 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.