EDH Optimizer
Amareth, the Lustrous
Legendary Creature — Dragon · 3GWU
Color identity: Green · Blue · White · Bant
Amareth, the Lustrous is Bant (green, blue and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Flying
Whenever another permanent you control enters, look at the top card of your library. If it shares a card type with that permanent, you may reveal that card and put it into your hand.
Reference price of the card: €0.22
Average lands in decks for Amareth, the Lustrous: 35
EnchantressBlinkArtifactsLands MatterAurasDragonsRampCombo
Build your Amareth, the Lustrous deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Amareth, the Lustrous 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Amareth, the Lustrous deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play per EDHREC (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: B+ (79/100)
- Consistency89
- Speed58
- Interaction65
- Resilience87
- Closing100
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (25 nonbasic, 4 Plains, 1 Island, 5 Forest)
Sol Ring · Arcane Signet · Swords to Plowshares · Cultivate · Path to Exile · Dryad of the Ilysian Grove · Sythis, Harvest's Hand · Farseek · Counterspell · Sanctum Weaver · Courser of Kruphix · Eidolon of Blossoms · Enchantress's Presence · Jukai Naturalist · Kodama of the East Tree · Sterling Grove · Destiny Spinner · Eternal Witness · Wild Growth · Coiling Oracle · Heroic Intervention · Mirari's Wake · Sigil of the Empty Throne · Thought Vessel · Beast Within · Birds of Paradise · Ghostly Prison · Kodama's Reach · Propaganda · Rampant Growth · Fertile Ground · Sensei's Divining Top · Solemn Simulacrum · Sphere of Safety · Inquisitive Glimmer · Noble Hierarch · Panharmonicon · Setessan Champion · Soulherder · Mesa Enchantress · Nature's Lore · Wood Elves · Darksteel Mutation · Exploration · Karametra, God of Harvests · Kenrith's Transformation · Tatyova, Benthic Druid · Utopia Sprawl · All That Glitters · Archon of Sun's Grace · Farhaven Elf · Generous Gift · Reclamation Sage · Satyr Enchanter · Spirited Companion · Sun Titan · Three Visits · Azorius Signet · Growth Spiral · Imprisoned in the Moon · Mulldrifter · Austere Command · Dovin's Veto · Felidar Retreat · Command Tower · Reliquary Tower · Hallowed Fountain · Seaside Citadel · Temple Garden · Breeding Pool · Exotic Orchard · Spara's Headquarters · Canopy Vista · Prairie Stream · Glacial Fortress · Hinterland Harbor · Sunpetal Grove · Flooded Strand · Rejuvenating Springs · Windswept Heath · Misty Rainforest · Evolving Wilds · Sea of Clouds · Bountiful Promenade · Temple of Mystery · Dreamroot Cascade · Azorius Chancery · Simic Growth Chamber · Temple of Enlightenment
🃏 Recommended cards for Amareth, the Lustrous
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Amareth, the Lustrous, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Dryad of the Ilysian Grove | 30% | +26% |
| Courser of Kruphix | 26% | +24% |
| Sythis, Harvest's Hand | 29% | +24% |
| Eidolon of Blossoms | 26% | +22% |
| Sanctum Weaver | 27% | +22% |
| Jukai Naturalist | 24% | +21% |
| Enchantress's Presence | 26% | +21% |
| Kodama of the East Tree | 24% | +20% |
| Sterling Grove | 24% | +20% |
| Destiny Spinner | 23% | +20% |
| Sigil of the Empty Throne | 22% | +19% |
| Inquisitive Glimmer | 19% | +18% |
| Sensei's Divining Top | 20% | +17% |
| Mirari's Wake | 22% | +17% |
| Sphere of Safety | 20% | +16% |
| Setessan Champion | 19% | +15% |
| Coiling Oracle | 22% | +15% |
| Soulherder | 19% | +15% |
| Fertile Ground | 20% | +15% |
| Mesa Enchantress | 18% | +15% |
| Ancient Den | 17% | +15% |
| Karametra, God of Harvests | 17% | +14% |
| Seat of the Synod | 16% | +14% |
| Tree of Tales | 16% | +14% |
💰 The best cards for your Amareth, the Lustrous deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Courser of Kruphix
- Jukai Naturalist
- Enchantress's Presence
- Destiny Spinner
- Sigil of the Empty Throne
- Inquisitive Glimmer
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
- Sythis, Harvest's Hand
- Eidolon of Blossoms
- Sanctum Weaver
- Kodama of the East Tree
- Sterling Grove
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Sensei's Divining Top
- Exploration
- Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
- Starfield of Nyx
- Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Amareth, the Lustrous
- Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Sensei's Divining Top + Foundry Inspector + Mystic Forge → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite storm count, Infinite draw triggers
- Restoration Angel + Felidar Guardian → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amareth, the Lustrous's color identity?
Amareth, the Lustrous is Bant (green, blue and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Amareth, the Lustrous come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Amareth, the Lustrous deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 5.1 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 95 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 13 % of the time and floods 5 %. Deck health: B+ (79/100).
How many lands should a Amareth, the Lustrous deck run?
Real Amareth, the Lustrous decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Amareth, the Lustrous?
The three highest-synergy cards are Dryad of the Ilysian Grove, Courser of Kruphix, Sythis, Harvest's Hand. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Amareth, the Lustrous decks.
What combos does Amareth, the Lustrous have?
Amareth, the Lustrous has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Amareth, the Lustrous deck cost?
You can start cheap: Courser of Kruphix, Jukai Naturalist, Enchantress's Presence are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.