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Unblockable Commander decks
Unblockable shows up as a main archetype for 80 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in blue and Dimir. Its most characteristic cards are Bident of Thassa, Enduring Curiosity, Thought Vessel: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bident of Thassa | 5 | 41% | +40 pts |
| Enduring Curiosity | 4 | 44% | +33 pts |
| Thought Vessel | 7 | 40% | +33 pts |
| Swiftfoot Boots | 6 | 48% | +28 pts |
| Slither Blade | 3 | 57% | +25 pts |
| Reconnaissance Mission | 3 | 31% | +25 pts |
| Ponder | 4 | 49% | +24 pts |
| Thran Dynamo | 3 | 34% | +23 pts |
| Darkwater Catacombs | 3 | 34% | +17 pts |
Commanders for Unblockable
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is.
By color identity
Blue Best cards by color →
Blue · Black Best cards by color →
Red Best cards by color →
Green Best cards by color →
Blue · Green Best cards by color →
Black Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Unblockable deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Lyna, Veil of Vengeance, Kamiz, Obscura Oculus, Massimo, the Magician. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 80 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Unblockable is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Unblockable deck?
The three most characteristic are Bident of Thassa, Enduring Curiosity, Thought Vessel. 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 Unblockable played in?
The most common color identities are Blue, Blue · Black, Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Unblockable 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.