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Morph Commander decks
Morph shows up as a main archetype for 23 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Simic and Dimir. Its most characteristic cards are Scroll of Fate, Hauntwoods Shrieker, Threats Around Every Corner: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scroll of Fate | 7 | 82% | +70 pts |
| Hauntwoods Shrieker | 6 | 61% | +60 pts |
| Threats Around Every Corner | 6 | 62% | +60 pts |
| They Came from the Pipes | 5 | 68% | +50 pts |
| Zoetic Cavern | 5 | 67% | +50 pts |
| Ugin's Mastery | 5 | 72% | +50 pts |
| Panoptic Projektor | 5 | 71% | +50 pts |
| Branch of Vitu-Ghazi | 5 | 65% | +50 pts |
| Trail of Mystery | 5 | 74% | +50 pts |
| Whisperwood Elemental | 5 | 69% | +50 pts |
| Primordial Mist | 4 | 60% | +40 pts |
| Den Protector | 4 | 82% | +40 pts |
| Nantuko Vigilante | 4 | 74% | +40 pts |
| Ainok Survivalist | 4 | 83% | +40 pts |
| Yedora, Grave Gardener | 4 | 75% | +40 pts |
| Ruthless Ripper | 3 | 56% | +30 pts |
| Ixidron | 3 | 67% | +30 pts |
| Dream Chisel | 3 | 64% | +30 pts |
| Stratus Dancer | 3 | 66% | +30 pts |
| Abhorrent Oculus | 3 | 49% | +30 pts |
| Deathmist Raptor | 3 | 83% | +30 pts |
| Pyrotechnic Performer | 3 | 69% | +30 pts |
| Temur War Shaman | 3 | 67% | +30 pts |
| Curator Beastie | 3 | 61% | +30 pts |
| Silumgar Assassin | 3 | 67% | +30 pts |
| Willbender | 3 | 71% | +30 pts |
| Thieving Amalgam | 3 | 61% | +30 pts |
| Hooded Hydra | 3 | 57% | +29 pts |
| Grim Haruspex | 3 | 62% | +29 pts |
| Ashnod's Altar | 3 | 50% | +26 pts |
Commanders for Morph
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Blue · Green
Blue · Black
White · Red · Green
Blue
Green
Colorless
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What is the best commander for a Morph deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Vannifar, Evolved Enigma, Missy, Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 23 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Morph is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Morph deck?
The three most characteristic are Scroll of Fate, Hauntwoods Shrieker, Threats Around Every Corner. 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 Morph played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · Green, Blue · Black, White · Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Morph 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.