EDH Optimizer
Hand Size Commander decks
Hand Size shows up as a main archetype for 15 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in blue and Simic. Its most characteristic cards are Thought Vessel, Wizard Class, Psychosis Crawler: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thought Vessel | 4 | 54% | +73 pts |
| Wizard Class | 3 | 38% | +67 pts |
| Psychosis Crawler | 3 | 62% | +67 pts |
| Rogue's Passage | 3 | 56% | +49 pts |
| Heroic Intervention | 3 | 40% | +41 pts |
Commanders for Hand Size
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
Blue · Green
Green
Black
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What is the best commander for a Hand Size deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Brawn, Amadeus Cho, Tishana, Voice of Thunder, Masumaro, First to Live. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 15 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Hand Size is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Hand Size deck?
The three most characteristic are Thought Vessel, Wizard Class, Psychosis Crawler. 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 Hand Size played in?
The most common color identities are Blue, Blue · Green, Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Hand Size 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.