EDH Optimizer
Foretell Commander decks
Foretell shows up as a main archetype for 16 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Izzet and Azorius. Its most characteristic cards are Saw It Coming, Behold the Multiverse, Ravenform: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saw It Coming | 9 | 64% | +90 pts |
| Behold the Multiverse | 9 | 60% | +90 pts |
| Ravenform | 7 | 66% | +69 pts |
| Cosmos Charger | 6 | 53% | +60 pts |
| Sage of the Beyond | 6 | 60% | +60 pts |
| Depart the Realm | 5 | 53% | +50 pts |
| Mystic Reflection | 5 | 45% | +50 pts |
| Fblthp, Lost on the Range | 5 | 61% | +50 pts |
| Doomskar | 4 | 61% | +40 pts |
| Surge of Brilliance | 4 | 48% | +40 pts |
| Spectral Deluge | 4 | 54% | +40 pts |
| The Reality Chip | 4 | 56% | +38 pts |
| Alrund's Epiphany | 3 | 47% | +30 pts |
| Cosmic Intervention | 3 | 59% | +30 pts |
| Ethereal Valkyrie | 3 | 66% | +30 pts |
| Think Twice | 3 | 51% | +30 pts |
| Deep Analysis | 3 | 49% | +29 pts |
| Aetherize | 3 | 47% | +17 pts |
Commanders for Foretell
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 · Red
White · Blue
Blue
Blue · Green
Paste your list and we tell you whether the deck actually does what it wants to do: curve, ramp, interaction and a 10,000-game simulation.
🛠️ Build a deck like this 📥 Analyze my deckFrequently asked questions
What is the best commander for a Foretell deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Kellan, the Kid, Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer, Vega, the Watcher. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 16 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Foretell is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Foretell deck?
The three most characteristic are Saw It Coming, Behold the Multiverse, Ravenform. 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 Foretell played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · Red, White · Blue, Blue. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Foretell 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.