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Triggered Abilities Commander decks
Triggered Abilities shows up as a main archetype for 23 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in colorless and Boros. Below are its commanders and the cards that set it apart from the rest of the format.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcane Signet | 3 | 53% | +53 pts |
Commanders for Triggered Abilities
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
Colorless Best cards by color →
White · Red Best cards by color →
Blue Best cards by color →
Black Best cards by color →
White Best cards by color →
Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Triggered Abilities deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Clara Oswald, Kirol, Attentive First-Year, Doorman. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 23 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Triggered Abilities is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Triggered Abilities deck?
The three most characteristic are Arcane Signet. 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 Triggered Abilities played in?
The most common color identities are Colorless, White · Red, Blue. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Triggered Abilities 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.