EDH Optimizer
Crime Commander decks
Crime shows up as a main archetype for 12 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in black and Dimir. Below are its commanders and the cards that set it apart from the rest of the format.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go for the Throat | 3 | 43% | +82 pts |
Commanders for Crime
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Black Best cards by color →
Blue · Black Best cards by color →
Black · Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Crime deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Vadmir, New Blood, Lazav, Familiar Stranger, Gisa, the Hellraiser. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 12 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Crime is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Crime deck?
The three most characteristic are Go for the Throat. 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 Crime played in?
The most common color identities are Black, Blue · Black, Black · Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Crime 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.