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Party Commander decks
Party shows up as a main archetype for 14 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in black and Azorius. Its most characteristic cards are Coveted Prize, Maskwood Nexus, Thwart the Grave: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coveted Prize | 6 | 58% | +55 pts |
| Maskwood Nexus | 6 | 48% | +53 pts |
| Thwart the Grave | 5 | 60% | +45 pts |
| Squad Commander | 5 | 59% | +45 pts |
| Multiclass Baldric | 5 | 65% | +45 pts |
| Burakos, Party Leader | 5 | 73% | +45 pts |
| Nimble Trapfinder | 4 | 58% | +36 pts |
| Archpriest of Iona | 4 | 53% | +36 pts |
| Harper Recruiter | 4 | 60% | +36 pts |
| Changeling Outcast | 4 | 66% | +34 pts |
| Black Market Connections | 4 | 62% | +29 pts |
| Spoils of Adventure | 3 | 53% | +27 pts |
| Stick Together | 3 | 76% | +27 pts |
| Seasoned Dungeoneer | 3 | 61% | +27 pts |
| Mirror Entity | 3 | 54% | +26 pts |
| Grim Hireling | 3 | 57% | +26 pts |
| Selfless Spirit | 3 | 59% | +24 pts |
| Sign in Blood | 4 | 47% | +19 pts |
| Morbid Opportunist | 3 | 56% | +15 pts |
| Generous Gift | 3 | 40% | +15 pts |
Commanders for Party
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
White · Blue
White
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What is the best commander for a Party deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are The Destined Warrior, Tazri, Beacon of Unity, Nalia de'Arnise. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 14 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Party is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Party deck?
The three most characteristic are Coveted Prize, Maskwood Nexus, Thwart the Grave. 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 Party played in?
The most common color identities are Black, White · Blue, White. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Party 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.