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Dredge Commander decks
Dredge shows up as a main archetype for 101 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Golgari and black. Its most characteristic cards are Aftermath Analyst, Life from the Loam, Verdant Catacombs: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aftermath Analyst | 5 | 49% | +39 pts |
| Life from the Loam | 4 | 51% | +35 pts |
| Verdant Catacombs | 4 | 50% | +26 pts |
| Dakmor Salvage | 3 | 53% | +26 pts |
| Six | 3 | 56% | +25 pts |
| Golgari Grave-Troll | 3 | 52% | +25 pts |
| Eternal Witness | 4 | 57% | +24 pts |
| Satyr Wayfinder | 3 | 57% | +23 pts |
| Wight of the Reliquary | 3 | 48% | +22 pts |
| Tireless Provisioner | 3 | 43% | +22 pts |
| Stitcher's Supplier | 3 | 62% | +18 pts |
| Skull Prophet | 3 | 48% | +18 pts |
| Llanowar Elves | 3 | 48% | +14 pts |
Commanders for Dredge
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
Black · Green Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Dredge deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Ultimo, Civilization's End, Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal, Proft, Sinister Mastermind. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 101 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 Aftermath Analyst, Life from the Loam, Verdant Catacombs. 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.