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Extra Combats Commander decks
Extra combats multiply both damage and attack triggers. It is the natural finisher for token decks and commander-damage decks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat Celebrant | 25 | 44% | +35 pts |
| Jeska's Will | 25 | 41% | +22 pts |
| Karlach, Fury of Avernus | 16 | 43% | +22 pts |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 43% | +20 pts |
| Seize the Day | 13 | 45% | +19 pts |
| Moraug, Fury of Akoum | 13 | 47% | +17 pts |
| Professional Face-Breaker | 21 | 49% | +17 pts |
| Etali, Primal Storm | 17 | 55% | +16 pts |
| Relentless Assault | 11 | 43% | +16 pts |
| Seething Song | 19 | 54% | +15 pts |
| Full Throttle | 10 | 42% | +14 pts |
| Neheb, the Eternal | 12 | 47% | +13 pts |
| Deflecting Swat | 15 | 42% | +13 pts |
| Untimely Malfunction | 15 | 40% | +13 pts |
| Port Razer | 9 | 46% | +12 pts |
| Cursed Mirror | 14 | 43% | +12 pts |
| Scourge of the Throne | 9 | 41% | +12 pts |
| Aurelia, the Warleader | 10 | 49% | +11 pts |
| Windcrag Siege | 8 | 47% | +10 pts |
| Fellwar Stone | 13 | 43% | +10 pts |
| Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar | 10 | 49% | +10 pts |
| Urabrask the Hidden | 7 | 43% | +9 pts |
| Rising of the Day | 8 | 45% | +9 pts |
| Arena of Glory | 10 | 38% | +9 pts |
| Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle | 11 | 38% | +9 pts |
| Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin | 9 | 41% | +8 pts |
| Heroic Intervention | 11 | 48% | +8 pts |
| Iroas, God of Victory | 7 | 41% | +8 pts |
Commanders for Extra Combats
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Red Best cards by color →
White · Red Best cards by color →
Red · Green Best cards by color →
Black · Red Best cards by color →
White · Red · Green Best cards by color →
Blue · Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Extra Combats deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Xenagos, God of Revels, Aurelia, the Warleader, Bruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 272 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Extra Combats is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Extra Combats deck?
The three most characteristic are Combat Celebrant, Jeska's Will, Karlach, Fury of Avernus. 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 Extra Combats played in?
The most common color identities are Red, White · Red, Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Extra Combats 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.