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Polymorph Commander decks
Polymorph shows up as a main archetype for 14 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in red and blue. Its most characteristic cards are Exotic Orchard, Brainstorm: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotic Orchard | 3 | 53% | +41 pts |
| Brainstorm | 3 | 66% | +39 pts |
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
Red Best cards by color →
Blue Best cards by color →
Black · Red Best cards by color →
Blue · Red · Green Best cards by color →
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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, Jace, Multiverse Architect. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 14 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Polymorph is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Polymorph deck?
The three most characteristic are Exotic Orchard, Brainstorm. 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 Polymorph played in?
The most common color identities are Red, Blue, Black · 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.