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Lurrus Companion Commander decks
Lurrus Companion shows up as a main archetype for 13 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Orzhov and five colors. Its most characteristic cards are Soul's Attendant, Blind Obedience, Blood Artist: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul's Attendant | 3 | 52% | +38 pts |
| Blind Obedience | 3 | 44% | +35 pts |
| Blood Artist | 4 | 47% | +35 pts |
| Rogue's Passage | 3 | 46% | +32 pts |
| Soul Warden | 3 | 62% | +31 pts |
| Marsh Flats | 3 | 39% | +31 pts |
| Zulaport Cutthroat | 3 | 45% | +28 pts |
| Scoured Barrens | 3 | 47% | +27 pts |
| Cruel Celebrant | 3 | 45% | +27 pts |
| Swiftfoot Boots | 3 | 44% | +27 pts |
Commanders for Lurrus Companion
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
White · Black Best cards by color →
White · Blue · Black · Red · Green Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Lurrus Companion deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff, Bartolomé del Presidio, Amalia Benavides Aguirre. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 13 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Lurrus Companion is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Lurrus Companion deck?
The three most characteristic are Soul's Attendant, Blind Obedience, Blood Artist. 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 Lurrus Companion played in?
The most common color identities are White · 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 Lurrus Companion 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.