EDH Optimizer
Old School Commander decks
Old School shows up as a main archetype for 21 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Selesnya and green. Below are its commanders and the cards that set it apart from the rest of the format.
Commanders for Old School
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 · Green
Green
Red
Black · Red
White
Black
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What is the best commander for a Old School deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Tsabo Tavoc, Palladia-Mors, Tor Wauki. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 21 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Old School is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Old School deck?
There are not enough decks of this archetype yet to compute its signature cards.
What colors is Old School played in?
The most common color identities are White · Green, Green, Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Old School 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.