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Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower is a black legendary land that counts as ramp. It appears in the recommended lists of 143 commanders, and 9% of black decks run it.
Type: Legendary Land
Color identity: Black
Reference price: €22.98
Oldest printing: Urza's Saga
Role in the deck: ramp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakdos, the Muscle | Black · Red | 52% | +42% |
| Edea, Possessed Sorceress | Black · Red · Blue | 46% | +41% |
| Kokusho, the Evening Star | Black | 59% | +33% |
| Ratadrabik of Urborg | Black · White | 48% | +32% |
| Kels, Fight Fixer | Black · Blue | 36% | +30% |
| Tayam, Luminous Enigma | Black · Green · White | 39% | +29% |
| Slimefoot and Squee | Black · Green · Red | 38% | +29% |
| Marchesa, the Black Rose | Black · Red · Blue | 34% | +29% |
| Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel | Black | 55% | +28% |
| The Ruinous Wrecking Crew | Black · Red | 39% | +28% |
| Yawgmoth, Thran Physician | Black | 54% | +28% |
| Kingpin, Wilson Fisk | Black | 54% | +28% |
| Teysa, Orzhov Scion | Black · White | 43% | +27% |
| Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant | Black · Blue · White | 30% | +27% |
| Teysa Karlov | Black · White | 43% | +27% |
| Meren of Clan Nel Toth | Black · Green | 42% | +26% |
| Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder | Black · Red | 37% | +26% |
| Rayami, First of the Fallen | Black · Green · Blue | 30% | +26% |
| Savra, Queen of the Golgari | Black · Green | 40% | +25% |
| The Sackville-Bagginses | Black | 51% | +25% |
| Miara, Thorn of the Glade | Black | 50% | +24% |
| Jacob Frye | Black | 50% | +24% |
| Arnim Zola, Bio-Fanatic | Black | 50% | +24% |
| Ares, God of War | Black · Red | 34% | +23% |
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 · 121 Sacrifice · 94 Reanimator · 89 Combo · 69 Tokens · 68 +1/+1 Counters · 36 Graveyard · 33 Control · 29
Known combos with Phyrexian Tower
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Meloku the Clouded Mirror + Minn, Wily Illusionist + Phyrexian Tower → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Cloud of Faeries + Coffin Queen + Intruder Alarm + Phyrexian Tower → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Phyrexian Tower?
It is in the recommended lists of 143 commanders, with an average inclusion of 33% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Rakdos, the Muscle · Edea, Possessed Sorceress · Kokusho, the Evening Star. Overall, 9% of black decks run it.
How much does Phyrexian Tower cost?
Its reference price is €22.98 (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 Phyrexian Tower have combos?
Yes: 2 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Meloku the Clouded Mirror + Minn, Wily Illusionist + Phyrexian Tower. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Phyrexian Tower 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.