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Multicolor Matters Commander decks
Multicolor Matters shows up as a main archetype for 17 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in five colors and Boros. Its most characteristic cards are General Ferrous Rokiric, Tome of the Guildpact, Faeburrow Elder: 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 | 6 | 55% | +86 pts |
| Tome of the Guildpact | 5 | 45% | +71 pts |
| Faeburrow Elder | 6 | 59% | +67 pts |
| Growth Spiral | 5 | 48% | +65 pts |
| Knight of New Alara | 4 | 49% | +57 pts |
| Boros Charm | 5 | 51% | +56 pts |
| Fallaji Wayfarer | 3 | 50% | +43 pts |
| Pillar of the Paruns | 3 | 39% | +43 pts |
| Bring to Light | 3 | 44% | +42 pts |
| Assassin's Trophy | 3 | 45% | +39 pts |
| Rhythm of the Wild | 3 | 46% | +35 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
White · Red
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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 17 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, Tome of the Guildpact, Faeburrow Elder. 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. 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.