EDH Optimizer
Sagas Commander decks
Sagas shows up as a main archetype for 35 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in blue and white. Its most characteristic cards are Nesting Grounds, Summon: Yojimbo, Hall of Heliod's Generosity: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesting Grounds | 11 | 57% | +72 pts |
| Summon: Yojimbo | 10 | 66% | +67 pts |
| Hall of Heliod's Generosity | 10 | 53% | +63 pts |
| Summon: Fenrir | 9 | 68% | +60 pts |
| Summon: Bahamut | 8 | 62% | +53 pts |
| Summon: Knights of Round | 8 | 61% | +53 pts |
| Elspeth Conquers Death | 8 | 75% | +53 pts |
| Sythis, Harvest's Hand | 8 | 75% | +50 pts |
| Eidolon of Blossoms | 8 | 59% | +50 pts |
| Sanctum Weaver | 8 | 69% | +49 pts |
| Jukai Naturalist | 7 | 69% | +44 pts |
| Enchantress's Presence | 7 | 63% | +44 pts |
| Setessan Champion | 7 | 66% | +43 pts |
| Historian's Boon | 6 | 63% | +40 pts |
| Garnet, Princess of Alexandria | 6 | 58% | +40 pts |
| The First Iroan Games | 6 | 61% | +40 pts |
| Summon: Ixion | 6 | 69% | +40 pts |
| Mesa Enchantress | 6 | 69% | +37 pts |
| Satsuki, the Living Lore | 5 | 69% | +33 pts |
| Fall of the First Civilization | 5 | 62% | +33 pts |
| Summon: Titan | 5 | 66% | +33 pts |
| Ondu Spiritdancer | 5 | 60% | +33 pts |
| Weaver of Harmony | 5 | 57% | +33 pts |
| Starfield Mystic | 5 | 71% | +32 pts |
| Satyr Enchanter | 5 | 55% | +31 pts |
| Summon: Primal Garuda | 4 | 63% | +27 pts |
| Tale of Tinúviel | 4 | 69% | +27 pts |
| Summon: Good King Mog XII | 4 | 67% | +27 pts |
| Michiko's Reign of Truth | 4 | 76% | +27 pts |
| The Bath Song | 4 | 59% | +27 pts |
Commanders for Sagas
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
White
White · Red · Green
White · Green
White · Black
White · Blue · Black · Red · Green
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What is the best commander for a Sagas deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Tom Bombadil, Narci, Fable Singer, Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 35 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Sagas is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Sagas deck?
The three most characteristic are Nesting Grounds, Summon: Yojimbo, Hall of Heliod's Generosity. 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 Sagas played in?
The most common color identities are Blue, White, White · Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Sagas 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.