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Self-Discard Commander decks
Self-Discard shows up as a main archetype for 55 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in red and Rakdos. Below are its commanders and the cards that set it apart from the rest of the format.
Commanders for Self-Discard
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
Red Best cards by color →
Black · Red Best cards by color →
Black Best cards by color →
Blue · Red Best cards by color →
Blue · Black Best cards by color →
White · Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Self-Discard deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Green Goblin, Revenant, Misty Knight, Hero for Hire, Ultimate Green Goblin. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 55 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Self-Discard is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Self-Discard deck?
There are not enough decks of this archetype yet to compute its signature cards.
What colors is Self-Discard played in?
The most common color identities are Red, Black · Red, Black. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Self-Discard 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.