EDH Optimizer
Polymorph Commander decks
Polymorph shows up as a main archetype for 13 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in blue and red. Below are its commanders and the cards that set it apart from the rest of the format.
Commanders for Polymorph
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Blue
Red
Blue · Red
Black · Red
Blue · Red · Green
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What is the best commander for a Polymorph deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Jalira, Master Polymorphist, Baral and Kari Zev, The Balrog, Flame of Udûn. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 13 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Polymorph is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Polymorph deck?
There are not enough decks of this archetype yet to compute its signature cards.
What colors is Polymorph played in?
The most common color identities are Blue, Red, Blue · Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Polymorph 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.