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Haste Commander decks
Haste shows up as a main archetype for 34 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in red and Gruul. Its most characteristic cards are Atalan Jackal, Urabrask's Forge, Loyal Apprentice: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalan Jackal | 3 | 60% | +42 pts |
| Urabrask's Forge | 3 | 50% | +42 pts |
| Loyal Apprentice | 3 | 63% | +40 pts |
| Goldspan Dragon | 3 | 52% | +36 pts |
| Rhythm of the Wild | 3 | 61% | +22 pts |
Commanders for Haste
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Red
Red · Green
Black · Red
Green
Black · Red · Green
White · Red
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What is the best commander for a Haste deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Moku, Meandering Drummer, Tarox Bladewing, Surrak, the Hunt Caller. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 34 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Haste is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Haste deck?
The three most characteristic are Atalan Jackal, Urabrask's Forge, Loyal Apprentice. 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 Haste played in?
The most common color identities are Red, Red · Green, Black · Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Haste 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.