EDH Optimizer
Wraiths Commander decks
Wraiths shows up as a main archetype for 9 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in black and Grixis. Its most characteristic cards are Ringwraiths, Nazgûl, Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwraiths | 4 | 59% | +100 pts |
| Nazgûl | 4 | 83% | +100 pts |
| Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress | 4 | 52% | +100 pts |
| Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin | 4 | 51% | +100 pts |
| Sam's Desperate Rescue | 4 | 52% | +100 pts |
| Claim the Precious | 4 | 53% | +99 pts |
| Call of the Ring | 4 | 76% | +99 pts |
| The One Ring | 3 | 41% | +75 pts |
| Witch-king of Angmar | 3 | 73% | +74 pts |
| Barad-dûr | 3 | 41% | +72 pts |
| Reanimate | 4 | 54% | +66 pts |
| Lightning Greaves | 3 | 45% | +48 pts |
Commanders for Wraiths
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 Best cards by color →
Blue · Black · Red Best cards by color →
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What is the best commander for a Wraiths deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Lord of the Nazgûl, Sauron, the Necromancer, Witch-king, Sky Scourge. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 9 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Wraiths is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Wraiths deck?
The three most characteristic are Ringwraiths, Nazgûl, Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress. 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 Wraiths played in?
The most common color identities are Black, Blue · Black · Red. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Wraiths 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.