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Outlaws Commander decks
Outlaws shows up as a main archetype for 8 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Rakdos and Mardu. Its most characteristic cards are Back in Town, Shoot the Sheriff, Graywater's Fixer: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back in Town | 3 | 66% | +100 pts |
| Shoot the Sheriff | 3 | 58% | +100 pts |
| Graywater's Fixer | 3 | 55% | +100 pts |
| Mari, the Killing Quill | 3 | 62% | +97 pts |
| Morbid Opportunist | 3 | 55% | +81 pts |
| Tainted Peak | 3 | 46% | +57 pts |
Commanders for Outlaws
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Black · Red
White · Black · Red
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What is the best commander for a Outlaws deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier, Olivia, Opulent Outlaw, Laughing Jasper Flint. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 8 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Outlaws is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Outlaws deck?
The three most characteristic are Back in Town, Shoot the Sheriff, Graywater's Fixer. 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 Outlaws played in?
The most common color identities are Black · Red, White · Black · Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Outlaws 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.