EDH Optimizer
Madness Commander decks
Madness turns discard into a discount: you throw the card away and cast it cheaper. It needs repeatable self-discard so it does not depend on luck.
Commanders for Madness
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Black · Red
Black
Red
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What is the best commander for a Madness deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Anje Falkenrath, Olivia, Mobilized for War, Neheb, the Worthy. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 20 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Madness is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Madness deck?
There are not enough decks of this archetype yet to compute its signature cards.
What colors is Madness played in?
The most common color identities are Black · Red, Black, Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Madness 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.