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Guildgates Commander decks
Guildgates shows up as a main archetype for 10 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in five colors and Sultai. Its most characteristic cards are Manor Gate, Black Dragon Gate, Sea Gate: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Gate | 3 | 56% | +99 pts |
| Black Dragon Gate | 3 | 56% | +99 pts |
| Sea Gate | 3 | 55% | +99 pts |
| Gond Gate | 3 | 57% | +98 pts |
| Baldur's Gate | 3 | 56% | +98 pts |
Commanders for Guildgates
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
White · Blue · Black · Red · Green Best cards by color →
Blue · Black · Green Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Guildgates deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Nine-Fingers Keene, Child of Alara, Tazri, Beacon of Unity. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 10 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Guildgates is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Guildgates deck?
The three most characteristic are Manor Gate, Black Dragon Gate, Sea Gate. 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 Guildgates played in?
The most common color identities are White · Blue · Black · Red · Green, Blue · Black · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Guildgates 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.