EDH Optimizer
The Ring Commander decks
The Ring shows up as a main archetype for 16 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in black and Selesnya. Its most characteristic cards are Inherited Envelope, Slip On the Ring, Samwise the Stouthearted: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inherited Envelope | 5 | 60% | +83 pts |
| Slip On the Ring | 5 | 57% | +83 pts |
| Samwise the Stouthearted | 5 | 73% | +83 pts |
| War of the Last Alliance | 4 | 48% | +67 pts |
| Boromir, Warden of the Tower | 4 | 66% | +64 pts |
| Faramir, Field Commander | 3 | 48% | +50 pts |
| Reprieve | 3 | 46% | +46 pts |
Commanders for The Ring
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
White · Green
White · Black
Green
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What is the best commander for a The Ring deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Frodo Baggins, Aragorn, Company Leader, Faramir, Field Commander. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 16 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central The Ring is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a The Ring deck?
The three most characteristic are Inherited Envelope, Slip On the Ring, Samwise the Stouthearted. 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 The Ring played in?
The most common color identities are Black, White · Green, White · Black. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a The Ring 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.