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Suspend Commander decks
Suspend shows up as a main archetype for 12 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Izzet and Jeskai. Its most characteristic cards are Clockspinning, Fury Charm, Sol Talisman: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clockspinning | 5 | 60% | +83 pts |
| Fury Charm | 4 | 58% | +67 pts |
| Sol Talisman | 4 | 54% | +66 pts |
| Jhoira's Timebug | 4 | 71% | +66 pts |
| Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey | 4 | 63% | +66 pts |
| Rotating Fireplace | 4 | 53% | +66 pts |
| Sphinx of the Second Sun | 4 | 54% | +66 pts |
| Time Beetle | 4 | 65% | +66 pts |
| Inspiring Refrain | 4 | 68% | +65 pts |
| Aeon Chronicler | 3 | 51% | +50 pts |
| Reality Strobe | 3 | 50% | +50 pts |
| Shivan Sand-Mage | 3 | 52% | +50 pts |
| Star Whale | 3 | 61% | +50 pts |
| Deep-Sea Kraken | 3 | 60% | +50 pts |
| All of History, All at Once | 3 | 52% | +49 pts |
| Ancestral Vision | 3 | 65% | +49 pts |
Commanders for Suspend
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
Blue · Red Best cards by color →
White · Blue · Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Suspend deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Jhoira of the Ghitu, Gandalf of the Secret Fire, Kang Prime. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 12 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Suspend is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Suspend deck?
The three most characteristic are Clockspinning, Fury Charm, Sol Talisman. 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 Suspend played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · 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 Suspend 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.