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Multicolor Matters Commander decks
Multicolor Matters shows up as a main archetype for 21 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in five colors and Boros. Its most characteristic cards are General Ferrous Rokiric, Faeburrow Elder, Tome of the Guildpact: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ferrous Rokiric | 7 | 54% | +87 pts |
| Faeburrow Elder | 7 | 58% | +69 pts |
| Tome of the Guildpact | 5 | 44% | +63 pts |
| Growth Spiral | 5 | 49% | +56 pts |
| Fallaji Wayfarer | 4 | 46% | +50 pts |
| Knight of New Alara | 4 | 49% | +50 pts |
| Boros Charm | 5 | 51% | +49 pts |
| Pillar of the Paruns | 3 | 40% | +38 pts |
| Baleful Strix | 3 | 41% | +36 pts |
| Bring to Light | 3 | 44% | +36 pts |
| Assassin's Trophy | 3 | 45% | +34 pts |
| Leyline of the Guildpact | 3 | 53% | +31 pts |
| Rhythm of the Wild | 3 | 46% | +30 pts |
Commanders for Multicolor Matters
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
White · Blue · Black · Red · Green Best cards by color →
White · Red Best cards by color →
White · Blue · Red · Green
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What is the best commander for a Multicolor Matters deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile, Niv-Mizzet Reborn, Rienne, Angel of Rebirth. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 21 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Multicolor Matters is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Multicolor Matters deck?
The three most characteristic are General Ferrous Rokiric, Faeburrow Elder, Tome of the Guildpact. 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 Multicolor Matters played in?
The most common color identities are White · Blue · Black · Red · Green, White · Red, White · Blue · Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Multicolor Matters 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.