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Command Beacon
Command Beacon is a colorless land. It appears in the recommended lists of 173 commanders, and 5% of colorless decks run it.
Type: Land
Color identity: Colorless
Reference price: €7.26
Oldest printing: Commander 2015
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haakon, Stromgald Scourge | Black | 93% | +85% |
| Phage the Untouchable | Black | 92% | +83% |
| Myojin of Grim Betrayal | Black | 89% | +80% |
| Myojin of Life's Web | Green | 82% | +74% |
| Iname as One | Black · Green | 75% | +71% |
| Myojin of Cryptic Dreams | Blue | 74% | +70% |
| Tetzimoc, Primal Death | Black | 78% | +70% |
| Myojin of Cleansing Fire | White | 73% | +65% |
| Myojin of Seeing Winds | Blue | 68% | +64% |
| Myojin of Towering Might | Green | 72% | +64% |
| Myojin of Roaring Blades | Red | 74% | +62% |
| Myojin of Blooming Dawn | White | 69% | +61% |
| Myojin of Infinite Rage | Red | 72% | +60% |
| Linessa, Zephyr Mage | Blue | 64% | +59% |
| Lumra, Bellow of the Woods | Green | 67% | +59% |
| Yidaro, Wandering Monster | Red | 67% | +55% |
| Abomination, World Ravager | Red | 67% | +55% |
| Myojin of Night's Reach | Black | 58% | +50% |
| Rescue, Pepper Potts | Blue | 50% | +46% |
| April O'Neil, Live on the Scene | Blue | 50% | +46% |
| Happy Hogan, Bodyguard | Blue | 50% | +46% |
| Teval, the Balanced Scale | Black · Green · Blue | 57% | +45% |
| Titania, Protector of Argoth | Green | 52% | +44% |
| The Balrog of Moria | Black · Red | 49% | +43% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Combo · 50 Aggro · 42 Control · 42 Reanimator · 39 Artifacts · 38 Voltron · 38 Ramp · 36 Equipment · 32
Known combos with Command Beacon
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Food Chain + Lumra, Bellow of the Woods + Command Beacon + Spelunking → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite self-mill
- Food Chain + Lumra, Bellow of the Woods + Command Beacon + Amulet of Vigor → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite self-mill
- Food Chain + Lumra, Bellow of the Woods + Command Beacon + Tiller Engine → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite self-mill
- Food Chain + Lumra, Bellow of the Woods + Command Beacon + Horizon Explorer → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite self-mill
- Titania, Protector of Argoth + Command Beacon + Food Chain → Infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite landfall triggers
- Food Chain + Lumra, Bellow of the Woods + Command Beacon + Stone-Seeder Hierophant → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite self-mill
- Lord Windgrace + Command Beacon + Planebound Accomplice + Heart of Kiran + Archaeological Dig → Infinite landfall triggers
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Command Beacon?
It is in the recommended lists of 173 commanders, with an average inclusion of 31% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Haakon, Stromgald Scourge · Phage the Untouchable · Myojin of Grim Betrayal. Overall, 5% of colorless decks run it.
How much does Command Beacon cost?
Its reference price is €7.26 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Command Beacon have combos?
Yes: 7 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Food Chain + Lumra, Bellow of the Woods + Command Beacon + Spelunking. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Command Beacon in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is colorless, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.