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Village Rites
Village Rites is a black instant that counts as card draw. It appears in the recommended lists of 219 commanders, and 9% of black decks run it.
Type: Instant
Cost: B
Color identity: Black
Reference price: €0.25
Oldest printing: Core Set 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayami, First of the Fallen | Black · Green · Blue | 62% | +60% |
| Madame Masque | Black | 83% | +57% |
| Judith, Carnage Connoisseur | Black · Red | 67% | +51% |
| The Beast, Deathless Prince | Black · Red | 66% | +50% |
| Ares, God of War | Black · Red | 66% | +50% |
| Lucius the Eternal | Black · Red | 63% | +48% |
| Ozox, the Clattering King | Black | 73% | +47% |
| Clavileño, First of the Blessed | Black · White | 68% | +47% |
| Gollum the Abandoned | Black | 72% | +46% |
| Totentanz, Swarm Piper | Black · Red | 61% | +46% |
| Edea, Possessed Sorceress | Black · Red · Blue | 48% | +45% |
| Kels, Fight Fixer | Black · Blue | 49% | +43% |
| Fumulus, the Infestation | Black | 67% | +41% |
| Juri, Master of the Revue | Black · Red | 57% | +41% |
| Bhaal, Lord of Murder | Black · Green · Red | 49% | +41% |
| Lagomos, Hand of Hatred | Black · Red | 56% | +41% |
| Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant | Black · Blue · White | 42% | +40% |
| Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia | Black | 66% | +40% |
| Syrix, Carrier of the Flame | Black · Red | 54% | +38% |
| Xira, the Golden Sting | Black · Green · Red | 47% | +38% |
| Uugguu, the Omniplasm | Black · Green · Blue | 40% | +38% |
| Toluz, Clever Conductor | Black · Blue · White | 40% | +38% |
| Kingpin, Wilson Fisk | Black | 63% | +37% |
| Extus, Oriq Overlord // Awaken the Blood Avatar | Black · Red · White | 47% | +36% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Aristocrats · 181 Sacrifice · 125 Tokens · 121 Reanimator · 117 Combo · 72 +1/+1 Counters · 56 Lifegain · 47 Graveyard · 42
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Village Rites?
It is in the recommended lists of 219 commanders, with an average inclusion of 41% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Rayami, First of the Fallen · Madame Masque · Judith, Carnage Connoisseur. Overall, 9% of black decks run it.
How much does Village Rites cost?
Its reference price is €0.25 (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 Village Rites have combos?
It does not appear in any combo catalogued on Commander Spellbook. That does not mean it has no synergies, only that it is not part of a known infinite loop.
Can I play Village Rites 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.