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Dredge Commander decks
Dredge shows up as a main archetype for 88 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Golgari and black. Its most characteristic cards are Life from the Loam, Aftermath Analyst, Ramunap Excavator: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life from the Loam | 4 | 51% | +49 pts |
| Aftermath Analyst | 4 | 51% | +43 pts |
| Ramunap Excavator | 3 | 55% | +36 pts |
| Six | 3 | 56% | +35 pts |
| Golgari Grave-Troll | 3 | 52% | +35 pts |
| Stinkweed Imp | 3 | 46% | +35 pts |
| Golgari Thug | 3 | 46% | +35 pts |
| Stitcher's Supplier | 3 | 69% | +28 pts |
| Verdant Catacombs | 3 | 54% | +27 pts |
| Eternal Witness | 3 | 55% | +26 pts |
| Llanowar Elves | 3 | 48% | +25 pts |
Commanders for Dredge
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 · Green
Black
Blue · Black · Green
Blue · Black
White · Black · Green
Black · Red · Green
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What is the best commander for a Dredge deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal, The Gitrog Monster, Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 88 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Dredge is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Dredge deck?
The three most characteristic are Life from the Loam, Aftermath Analyst, Ramunap Excavator. 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 Dredge played in?
The most common color identities are Black · Green, Black, Blue · Black · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Dredge 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.