EDH Optimizer
Midrange Commander decks
Midrange is not a plan, it is a balance: cards that are fine on their own, enough interaction not to die, and a finisher that does not depend on finding one specific piece. It is what holds up best at an unknown table, because it never loses outright to any single style.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellwar Stone | 5 | 49% | +14 pts |
| Hardened Scales | 7 | 59% | +13 pts |
| Archaeomancer's Map | 4 | 54% | +10 pts |
| Conjurer's Closet | 4 | 57% | +10 pts |
| Hamza, Guardian of Arashin | 3 | 34% | +10 pts |
| Rishkar's Expertise | 5 | 50% | +10 pts |
| Ancient Tomb | 3 | 46% | +10 pts |
| Snakeskin Veil | 4 | 42% | +10 pts |
| Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar | 4 | 41% | +9 pts |
| Duskshell Crawler | 3 | 42% | +8 pts |
| Essence Flux | 3 | 59% | +8 pts |
| Mystic Remora | 3 | 48% | +8 pts |
| Conclave Mentor | 3 | 40% | +8 pts |
| Delighted Halfling | 3 | 51% | +8 pts |
| Boseiju, Who Endures | 4 | 46% | +8 pts |
| Frantic Search | 4 | 43% | +8 pts |
Commanders for Midrange
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Green
White
White · Green
Black
Blue · Green
Blue
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What is the best commander for a Midrange deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Abomination, Terrifying Titan, Tolsimir Wolfblood, Surrak, Elusive Hunter. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 861 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Midrange is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Midrange deck?
The three most characteristic are Fellwar Stone, Hardened Scales, Archaeomancer's Map. 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 Midrange played in?
The most common color identities are Green, White, White · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Midrange 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.