EDH Optimizer
Die Roll Commander decks
Die Roll shows up as a main archetype for 11 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Izzet and Gruul. Its most characteristic cards are Vexing Puzzlebox, Component Pouch, Berserker's Frenzy: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vexing Puzzlebox | 6 | 64% | +100 pts |
| Component Pouch | 4 | 77% | +67 pts |
| Berserker's Frenzy | 4 | 59% | +67 pts |
| Sword of Hours | 4 | 63% | +67 pts |
| Maddening Hex | 4 | 57% | +67 pts |
| Barbarian Class | 4 | 86% | +67 pts |
| Chaos Dragon | 4 | 68% | +67 pts |
| Delina, Wild Mage | 4 | 74% | +66 pts |
| Feywild Trickster | 3 | 77% | +50 pts |
| Clown Car | 3 | 64% | +50 pts |
| Celebr-8000 | 3 | 73% | +50 pts |
| Strength-Testing Hammer | 3 | 77% | +50 pts |
| Brazen Dwarf | 3 | 85% | +50 pts |
| Wyll's Reversal | 3 | 80% | +50 pts |
| Chaos Channeler | 3 | 73% | +50 pts |
| The Deck of Many Things | 3 | 72% | +50 pts |
| Critical Hit | 3 | 72% | +50 pts |
| Thunderwave | 3 | 70% | +50 pts |
| Treasure Chest | 3 | 66% | +50 pts |
| Earth-Cult Elemental | 3 | 68% | +50 pts |
| Iron Mastiff | 3 | 63% | +50 pts |
| Hoarding Ogre | 3 | 88% | +50 pts |
| Pixie Guide | 3 | 81% | +50 pts |
| Wyll, Blade of Frontiers | 3 | 91% | +50 pts |
| Wand of Wonder | 3 | 81% | +49 pts |
Commanders for Die Roll
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
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What is the best commander for a Die Roll deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Farideh, Devil's Chosen, Mathise, Surge Channeler, The Space Family Goblinson. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 11 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Die Roll is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Die Roll deck?
The three most characteristic are Vexing Puzzlebox, Component Pouch, Berserker's Frenzy. 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 Die Roll played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · Red, Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Die Roll 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.