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Time Counters Commander decks
Time Counters shows up as a main archetype for 11 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Jeskai and Izzet. Its most characteristic cards are Jhoira's Timebug, Rotating Fireplace, Inspiring Refrain: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhoira's Timebug | 3 | 68% | +75 pts |
| Rotating Fireplace | 3 | 67% | +75 pts |
| Inspiring Refrain | 3 | 67% | +75 pts |
| Time Beetle | 3 | 72% | +75 pts |
| Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey | 3 | 68% | +74 pts |
| Clockspinning | 3 | 55% | +74 pts |
Commanders for Time Counters
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
White · Blue · Red Best cards by color →
Blue · Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Time Counters deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Alaundo the Seer, Kate Stewart, Kang Prime. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 11 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Time Counters is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Time Counters deck?
The three most characteristic are Jhoira's Timebug, Rotating Fireplace, Inspiring Refrain. 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 Time Counters played in?
The most common color identities are White · Blue · Red, Blue · Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Time Counters 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.