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Squirrels Commander decks
Squirrels is a kindred archetype: the deck is built around one creature type and the cards that pay you for having many of them. It is mostly played in Golgari and green. Its most characteristic cards are Chitterspitter, Scurry of Squirrels, Honored Dreyleader: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitterspitter | 6 | 81% | +100 pts |
| Scurry of Squirrels | 6 | 67% | +100 pts |
| Honored Dreyleader | 6 | 78% | +100 pts |
| Second Harvest | 6 | 67% | +97 pts |
| Squirrel Sovereign | 5 | 73% | +83 pts |
| Squirrel Nest | 5 | 66% | +83 pts |
| Thornvault Forager | 5 | 69% | +83 pts |
| Toski, Bearer of Secrets | 5 | 82% | +79 pts |
| Swarmyard | 5 | 73% | +79 pts |
| Valley Rotcaller | 4 | 71% | +67 pts |
| Deep Forest Hermit | 4 | 72% | +67 pts |
| Chatterstorm | 4 | 69% | +67 pts |
| The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl | 4 | 59% | +66 pts |
| Hazel's Brewmaster | 4 | 69% | +65 pts |
| Swarmyard Massacre | 4 | 77% | +65 pts |
| Ravenous Squirrel | 4 | 76% | +65 pts |
| Beastmaster Ascension | 4 | 58% | +64 pts |
| Academy Manufactor | 4 | 71% | +62 pts |
| Gilded Goose | 4 | 69% | +61 pts |
| Tireless Provisioner | 4 | 70% | +55 pts |
| Skullclamp | 4 | 70% | +51 pts |
| Hazel of the Rootbloom | 3 | 78% | +50 pts |
| The Odd Acorn Gang | 3 | 71% | +50 pts |
| Squirrel Mob | 3 | 72% | +50 pts |
| Curious Forager | 3 | 50% | +50 pts |
| Oakhollow Village | 3 | 54% | +50 pts |
| Camellia, the Seedmiser | 3 | 73% | +49 pts |
| Parallel Lives | 3 | 62% | +48 pts |
| Prosperous Innkeeper | 3 | 52% | +47 pts |
| Chatterfang, Squirrel General | 3 | 93% | +46 pts |
Commanders for Squirrels
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Black · Green
Green
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What is the best commander for a Squirrels deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are The Odd Acorn Gang, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Tippy-Toe, Terrific Partner. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 9 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Squirrels is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Squirrels deck?
The three most characteristic are Chitterspitter, Scurry of Squirrels, Honored Dreyleader. 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 Squirrels played in?
The most common color identities are Black · Green, Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Squirrels 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.