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Waterbending Commander decks
Waterbending shows up as a main archetype for 8 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Azorius and Dimir. Its most characteristic cards are Gran-Gran, Waterbender Ascension, Tui and La, Moon and Ocean: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran-Gran | 3 | 56% | +100 pts |
| Waterbender Ascension | 3 | 52% | +100 pts |
| Tui and La, Moon and Ocean | 3 | 39% | +100 pts |
| Yue, the Moon Spirit | 3 | 38% | +100 pts |
| Waterbending Lesson | 3 | 55% | +100 pts |
| Secret of Bloodbending | 3 | 50% | +99 pts |
| Spirit Water Revival | 3 | 52% | +99 pts |
| Octopus Form | 3 | 52% | +99 pts |
| Bender's Waterskin | 3 | 62% | +96 pts |
| Swiftfoot Boots | 3 | 39% | +71 pts |
Commanders for Waterbending
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
Blue · Black
Blue
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What is the best commander for a Waterbending deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Katara, Water Tribe's Hope, Katara, Seeking Revenge, Katara, Bending Prodigy. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 8 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Waterbending is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Waterbending deck?
The three most characteristic are Gran-Gran, Waterbender Ascension, Tui and La, Moon and Ocean. 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 Waterbending played in?
The most common color identities are White · Blue, Blue · Black, Blue. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Waterbending 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.