EDH Optimizer
Modified Creatures Commander decks
Modified Creatures shows up as a main archetype for 138 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Boros and white. Its most characteristic cards are Rogue's Passage, Fíli and Kíli, Joyous, The Lonely Mountain: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue's Passage | 6 | 46% | +38 pts |
| Fíli and Kíli, Joyous | 3 | 52% | +36 pts |
| The Lonely Mountain | 3 | 62% | +36 pts |
| Glóin the Mighty | 3 | 39% | +36 pts |
| Beamtown Beatstick | 3 | 38% | +35 pts |
| Diamond Pick-Axe | 3 | 55% | +33 pts |
| The Reaver Cleaver | 3 | 44% | +31 pts |
| Puresteel Paladin | 3 | 50% | +29 pts |
| Sram, Senior Edificer | 3 | 52% | +28 pts |
| Blackblade Reforged | 3 | 38% | +27 pts |
| Big Score | 4 | 41% | +25 pts |
| Professional Face-Breaker | 3 | 44% | +25 pts |
Commanders for Modified Creatures
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
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What is the best commander for a Modified Creatures deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Sarevok, Deathbringer, Dwalin, Weaponmaster, Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 138 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Modified Creatures is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Modified Creatures deck?
The three most characteristic are Rogue's Passage, Fíli and Kíli, Joyous, The Lonely Mountain. 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 Modified Creatures played in?
The most common color identities are White · Red, White, Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Modified Creatures 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.