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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 | 22 | 46% | +33 pts |
| Karlach, Fury of Avernus | 16 | 43% | +24 pts |
| Professional Face-Breaker | 22 | 49% | +22 pts |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 43% | +21 pts |
| Lightning Greaves | 26 | 48% | +21 pts |
| Moraug, Fury of Akoum | 14 | 48% | +20 pts |
| Jeska's Will | 22 | 41% | +19 pts |
| Seize the Day | 12 | 45% | +18 pts |
| Relentless Assault | 12 | 43% | +18 pts |
| Neheb, the Eternal | 13 | 46% | +16 pts |
| Etali, Primal Storm | 15 | 55% | +14 pts |
| Port Razer | 9 | 46% | +13 pts |
| Urabrask the Hidden | 8 | 44% | +11 pts |
| Full Throttle | 8 | 44% | +11 pts |
| Scourge of the Throne | 8 | 40% | +11 pts |
| Deflecting Swat | 13 | 43% | +11 pts |
| Laelia, the Blade Reforged | 10 | 55% | +11 pts |
| Cursed Mirror | 12 | 42% | +10 pts |
| Arena of Glory | 10 | 37% | +10 pts |
| Fellwar Stone | 12 | 43% | +10 pts |
| Windcrag Siege | 7 | 45% | +10 pts |
| Heroic Intervention | 12 | 49% | +10 pts |
| Sword of the Animist | 11 | 40% | +9 pts |
| Great Train Heist | 7 | 42% | +9 pts |
| Iroas, God of Victory | 7 | 40% | +9 pts |
| Aurelia, the Warleader | 8 | 49% | +9 pts |
| Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar | 9 | 47% | +9 pts |
| The Fire Crystal | 11 | 47% | +9 pts |
| Bolt Bend | 9 | 43% | +9 pts |
| Archetype of Aggression | 7 | 57% | +9 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
White · Red
Red · Green
Black · Red
White · Red · Green
Blue · Red
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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 268 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, Karlach, Fury of Avernus, Professional Face-Breaker. 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.