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Power Commander decks
Power shows up as a main archetype for 43 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in green and Gruul. Its most characteristic cards are Unnatural Growth, Return of the Wildspeaker, Nature's Lore: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnatural Growth | 3 | 51% | +66 pts |
| Return of the Wildspeaker | 3 | 43% | +62 pts |
| Nature's Lore | 4 | 42% | +57 pts |
| Kessig Wolf Run | 3 | 49% | +44 pts |
| Garruk's Uprising | 3 | 69% | +43 pts |
| Rhythm of the Wild | 3 | 56% | +38 pts |
| Kodama's Reach | 3 | 44% | +38 pts |
| Goblin Anarchomancer | 3 | 58% | +38 pts |
Commanders for Power
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Green
Red · Green
Black · Red · Green
Red
White · Green
Black · Red
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What is the best commander for a Power deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder, Jasmine Boreal of the Seven, Zilortha, Strength Incarnate. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 43 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Power is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Power deck?
The three most characteristic are Unnatural Growth, Return of the Wildspeaker, Nature's Lore. 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 Power played in?
The most common color identities are Green, Red · Green, Black · Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Power 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.