EDH Optimizer
Legends Commander decks
Legendary decks trade consistency for power: every creature is unique and usually brings its own effect. With a commander that tutors them or discounts them, the curve becomes a run of threats that each demand an immediate answer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowering of the White Tree | 27 | 51% | +29 pts |
| Urza's Ruinous Blast | 25 | 55% | +28 pts |
| Relic of Legends | 24 | 51% | +26 pts |
| Heroes' Podium | 21 | 51% | +23 pts |
| Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle | 18 | 50% | +19 pts |
| Minas Tirith | 20 | 48% | +19 pts |
| Loran of the Third Path | 21 | 53% | +18 pts |
| Heroic Intervention | 26 | 44% | +17 pts |
| Gandalf the White | 15 | 49% | +17 pts |
| Boromir, Warden of the Tower | 16 | 47% | +16 pts |
| Reki, the History of Kamigawa | 13 | 53% | +14 pts |
| Plaza of Heroes | 12 | 47% | +13 pts |
| Delighted Halfling | 12 | 42% | +12 pts |
| Rising of the Day | 10 | 52% | +11 pts |
| Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire | 10 | 49% | +10 pts |
| Glóin, Dwarf Emissary | 9 | 50% | +9 pts |
| Overgrown Tomb | 15 | 39% | +9 pts |
| Odric, Lunarch Marshal | 9 | 46% | +9 pts |
| Kamahl's Druidic Vow | 8 | 56% | +9 pts |
| Éomer, Marshal of Rohan | 8 | 51% | +9 pts |
| Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn | 8 | 55% | +9 pts |
| Selvala, Heart of the Wilds | 9 | 50% | +9 pts |
| Etali, Primal Storm | 10 | 53% | +9 pts |
| Gimli of the Glittering Caves | 8 | 51% | +8 pts |
Commanders for Legends
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
White
White · Red
White · Green
Red
Green
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What is the best commander for a Legends deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Jodah, the Unifier, Sisay, Weatherlight Captain, Saskia the Unyielding. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 254 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Legends is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Legends deck?
The three most characteristic are Flowering of the White Tree, Urza's Ruinous Blast, Relic of Legends. 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 Legends played in?
The most common color identities are White · Blue · Black · Red · Green, White, White · Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Legends 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.