EDH Optimizer
Flashback Commander decks
Flashback shows up as a main archetype for 40 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Dimir and black. Its most characteristic cards are Faithless Looting, Evolving Wilds: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithless Looting | 3 | 68% | +45 pts |
| Evolving Wilds | 3 | 41% | +38 pts |
Commanders for Flashback
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Blue · Black
Black
Black · Green
Red
White · Red
Blue
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What is the best commander for a Flashback deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Sevinne, the Chronoclasm, Kirol, History Buff // Pack a Punch, The Fugitive Doctor. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 40 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Flashback is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Flashback deck?
The three most characteristic are Faithless Looting, Evolving Wilds. 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 Flashback played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · Black, Black, Black · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Flashback 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.