EDH Optimizer
Sneak Attack Commander decks
Sneak Attack shows up as a main archetype for 12 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in red and Jeskai. Below are its commanders and the cards that set it apart from the rest of the format.
Commanders for Sneak Attack
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
White · Blue · Red
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What is the best commander for a Sneak Attack deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded, Ilharg, the Raze-Boar, Arni Metalbrow. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 12 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Sneak Attack is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Sneak Attack deck?
There are not enough decks of this archetype yet to compute its signature cards.
What colors is Sneak Attack played in?
The most common color identities are Red, White · Blue · Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Sneak Attack 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.