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Bayek of Siwa
Legendary Creature — Human Assassin · 3RW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Bayek of Siwa is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Double strike
During your turn, other historic creatures you control have double strike.
Disguise {1}{R}{W} (You may cast this card face down for {3} as a 2/2 creature with ward {2}. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.)
Reference price of the card: €0.60
Average lands in decks for Bayek of Siwa: 36
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Build your Bayek of Siwa deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Bayek of Siwa 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Bayek of Siwa deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play (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+ (74/100)
- Consistency61
- Speed71
- Interaction56
- Resilience78
- Closing98
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (18 nonbasic, 8 Plains, 10 Mountain)
Arcane Signet · Sol Ring · Aya of Alexandria · Arbaaz Mir · Path to Exile · Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector · Swords to Plowshares · Talisman of Conviction · Layla Hassan · Rising of the Day · Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos · Boros Signet · Overpowering Attack · Djeru and Hazoret · Glóin, Dwarf Emissary · Aurelia, the Warleader · Boros Charm · Flowering of the White Tree · Merry, Esquire of Rohan · Gimli of the Glittering Caves · Swiftfoot Boots · Urza's Ruinous Blast · Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider · Gisela, Blade of Goldnight · Jhoira's Familiar · Solemn Simulacrum · Urabrask the Hidden · Chaos Warp · Éowyn, Fearless Knight · Heroes' Podium · Iroas, God of Victory · Karlach, Fury of Avernus · The Spear of Leonidas · Excalibur, Sword of Eden · Surtr, Fiery Jötun · Aurelia, the Law Above · Generous Gift · Ezio, Brash Novice · Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon · Blasphemous Act · Relic of Legends · Stroke of Midnight · Day of Destiny · What Must Be Done · Caduceus, Staff of Hermes · Etali, Primal Storm · Kassandra, Eagle Bearer · Mind Stone · Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle · Éomer, Marshal of Rohan · Legion Leadership // Legion Stronghold · Captain Lannery Storm · Laelia, the Blade Reforged · Odric, Lunarch Marshal · Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful · Cadric, Soul Kindler · Grenzo, Havoc Raiser · Lightning, Army of One · Black Widow, Agile Avenger · Boromir, Warden of the Tower · Brotherhood Regalia · Fellwar Stone · Mangara, the Diplomat · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Battlefield Forge · Temple of Triumph · Furycalm Snarl · Rugged Prairie · Rogue's Passage · Sacred Foundry · Boros Garrison · Slayers' Stronghold · Spectator Seating · Plaza of Heroes · Sundown Pass · Myriad Landscape · Minas Tirith · Exotic Orchard · Inspiring Vantage · Arid Mesa
🃏 Recommended cards for Bayek of Siwa
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Bayek of Siwa, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Aya of Alexandria | 76% | +75% |
| Arbaaz Mir | 75% | +71% |
| Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector | 62% | +61% |
| Layla Hassan | 51% | +50% |
| Djeru and Hazoret | 49% | +48% |
| Overpowering Attack | 50% | +47% |
| Rising of the Day | 51% | +46% |
| Glóin, Dwarf Emissary | 49% | +46% |
| Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos | 50% | +44% |
| Gimli of the Glittering Caves | 45% | +43% |
| Urza's Ruinous Blast | 45% | +43% |
| Urabrask the Hidden | 43% | +41% |
| Merry, Esquire of Rohan | 46% | +41% |
| Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider | 44% | +41% |
| Flowering of the White Tree | 46% | +41% |
| Jhoira's Familiar | 43% | +41% |
| Heroes' Podium | 39% | +38% |
| Surtr, Fiery Jötun | 38% | +38% |
| Éowyn, Fearless Knight | 39% | +35% |
| The Spear of Leonidas | 39% | +35% |
| Aurelia, the Warleader | 48% | +35% |
| Ezio, Brash Novice | 35% | +34% |
| Karlach, Fury of Avernus | 39% | +34% |
| Day of Destiny | 33% | +32% |
💰 The best cards for your Bayek of Siwa 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.
- Aya of Alexandria
- Arbaaz Mir
- Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
- Layla Hassan
- Djeru and Hazoret
- Overpowering Attack
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
- Flowering of the White Tree
- Surtr, Fiery Jötun
- Aurelia, the Warleader
- Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
- Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Gimli of the Glittering Caves
- Karlach, Fury of Avernus
- Excalibur, Sword of Eden
- Cadric, Soul Kindler
- The Reaver Cleaver
- Chivalric Alliance
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Bayek of Siwa
- The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers, Infinite artifact tokens, Infinite colored mana, Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite Treasure tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Sword of Feast and Famine + Aggravated Assault → Infinite combat phases
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Combat Celebrant + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite tapped creature tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Neheb, the Eternal + Aggravated Assault → Infinite combat phases, Infinite red mana, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Ondu Spiritdancer + Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature tokens
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bayek of Siwa's color identity?
Bayek of Siwa is Boros (red 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 Bayek of Siwa come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Bayek of Siwa deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 4.7 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 96 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 28 % of the time and floods 12 %. Deck health: B+ (74/100).
How many lands should a Bayek of Siwa deck run?
Real Bayek of Siwa decks run 36 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 Bayek of Siwa?
The three highest-synergy cards are Aya of Alexandria, Arbaaz Mir, Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Bayek of Siwa decks.
What combos does Bayek of Siwa have?
Bayek of Siwa has 6 known combos. The most popular one is The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault. 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 Bayek of Siwa deck cost?
You can start cheap: Aya of Alexandria, Arbaaz Mir, Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector 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.