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Deadly Dispute
Deadly Dispute is a black instant that counts as card draw. It appears in the recommended lists of 231 commanders, and 13% of black decks run it.
Type: Instant
Cost: 1B
Color identity: Black
Reference price: €0.40
Oldest printing: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
Role in the deck: card draw
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Frye | Black | 100% | +73% |
| Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist | Black | 90% | +63% |
| Mastermind Plum | Black | 88% | +62% |
| Edea, Possessed Sorceress | Black · Red · Blue | 66% | +58% |
| Kingpin, Wilson Fisk | Black | 84% | +57% |
| Vazi, Keen Negotiator | Black · Green · Red | 70% | +56% |
| Vihaan, Goldwaker | Black · Red · White | 79% | +56% |
| Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder | Black · Red | 82% | +55% |
| Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth | Black · Blue | 62% | +54% |
| The Sackville-Bagginses | Black | 80% | +53% |
| Lobelia, Defender of Bag End | Black | 78% | +51% |
| Hazel of the Rootbloom | Black · Green | 70% | +50% |
| Rayami, First of the Fallen | Black · Green · Blue | 52% | +50% |
| Safana, Calimport Cutthroat | Black | 75% | +49% |
| Kellogg, Dangerous Mind | Black · Red | 76% | +48% |
| Kalain, Reclusive Painter | Black · Red | 76% | +48% |
| Inquisitor Eisenhorn | Black · Blue | 55% | +48% |
| Olivia, Opulent Outlaw | Black · Red · White | 70% | +47% |
| The Balrog, Durin's Bane | Black · Red | 74% | +47% |
| Silverquill, the Disputant | Black · White | 69% | +47% |
| Shadow the Hedgehog | Black · Red | 73% | +45% |
| Juri, Master of the Revue | Black · Red | 72% | +45% |
| The Masters of Evil | Black | 71% | +44% |
| Ozox, the Clattering King | Black | 70% | +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.
Aristocrats · 166 Tokens · 129 Sacrifice · 120 Reanimator · 87 Combo · 67 Artifacts · 62 Treasure · 49 +1/+1 Counters · 47
Known combos with Deadly Dispute
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite Clue tokens, Near-infinite Food tokens
- Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens + Xorn → Near-infinite artifact tokens, Infinite card draw, Near-infinite Clue tokens
- Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens + Anointed Procession → Near-infinite artifact tokens, Infinite card draw, Near-infinite Clue tokens
- Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens + Mondrak, Glory Dominus → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite Clue tokens, Near-infinite Food tokens
- Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens + Doubling Season → Near-infinite artifact tokens, Infinite card draw, Near-infinite Clue tokens
- Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens + Exalted Sunborn → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite Clue tokens, Near-infinite Food tokens
- Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens + Parallel Lives → Near-infinite artifact tokens, Infinite card draw, Near-infinite Clue tokens
- Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens + Primal Vigor → Near-infinite artifact tokens, Infinite card draw, Near-infinite Clue tokens
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Deadly Dispute?
It is in the recommended lists of 231 commanders, with an average inclusion of 48% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Jacob Frye · Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist · Mastermind Plum. Overall, 13% of black decks run it.
How much does Deadly Dispute cost?
Its reference price is €0.40 (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 Deadly Dispute have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Deadly Dispute + Academy Manufactor + Isochron Scepter + Clock of Omens. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Deadly Dispute in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is black, 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.