EDH Optimizer
Ramp Commander decks
Ramp is not an archetype on its own, it is the accelerator for every other one: each point of early mana is a turn of advantage. The trick is balance — too much ramp and you have nothing to cast.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghalta, Primal Hunger | 53 | 54% | +14 pts |
| Avenger of Zendikar | 46 | 45% | +13 pts |
| Skyshroud Claim | 40 | 42% | +12 pts |
| Fanatic of Rhonas | 44 | 43% | +12 pts |
| Azusa, Lost but Seeking | 45 | 47% | +11 pts |
| Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma | 46 | 52% | +11 pts |
| Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx | 39 | 35% | +11 pts |
| Oracle of Mul Daya | 36 | 44% | +10 pts |
| Apex Devastator | 28 | 43% | +10 pts |
| Exploration | 34 | 41% | +10 pts |
| Rampaging Baloths | 43 | 49% | +10 pts |
| Selvala, Heart of the Wilds | 34 | 44% | +10 pts |
| Scute Swarm | 41 | 45% | +10 pts |
| Lotus Cobra | 36 | 50% | +9 pts |
| Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant | 23 | 42% | +9 pts |
| Kogla, the Titan Ape | 33 | 43% | +8 pts |
| Soul of the Harvest | 24 | 46% | +8 pts |
Commanders for Ramp
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 Best cards by color →
Blue · Green Best cards by color →
Red · Green Best cards by color →
White · Green Best cards by color →
Red Best cards by color →
Blue Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Ramp deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Kruphix, God of Horizons, Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss, Omnath, Locus of Mana. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 838 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Ramp is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Ramp deck?
The three most characteristic are Ghalta, Primal Hunger, Avenger of Zendikar, Skyshroud Claim. 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 Ramp played in?
The most common color identities are Green, Blue · Green, Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Ramp 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.