EDH Optimizer

Good Stuff Commander decks

Good Stuff gives up on synergy and just plays the best cards that fit its color identity. It is solid and never has dead hands, but it pays for it by never having the turn where everything comes together.

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.

CardCommandersAvg. inclusionExcess
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire 3 35% +26 pts
Lightning Greaves 4 42% +22 pts
Loran of the Third Path 3 43% +21 pts

Commanders for Good Stuff

Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.

By color identity

Green

Black

White · Blue · Black · Red · Green

White

Blue · Green

Red · Green

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best commander for a Good Stuff deck?

The most-built commanders for this archetype are Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood, Lu Meng, Wu General, Jodah, Archmage Eternal. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 176 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Good Stuff is to their decks.

Which cards are must-haves in a Good Stuff deck?

The three most characteristic are Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire, Lightning Greaves, Loran of the Third Path. 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 Good Stuff played in?

The most common color identities are Green, Black, White · Blue · Black · Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.

How much does a Good Stuff 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.

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