EDH Optimizer
Black Panther, Claws of Bast
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Hero · 2W
Color identity: White
Black Panther, Claws of Bast is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)
Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Reference price of the card: €2.10
Average lands in decks for Black Panther, Claws of Bast: 33
+1/+1 CountersVoltronAngelsEquipmentFlyingIndestructibleLifegainModified Creatures
Build your Black Panther, Claws of Bast deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Black Panther, Claws of Bast 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Black Panther, Claws of Bast 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+ (76/100)
- Consistency43
- Speed64
- Interaction83
- Resilience83
- Closing99
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 33 lands (23 nonbasic, 10 Plains)
Arcane Signet · Sol Ring · Agent 13, Sharon Carter · Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. · Authority of the Consuls · Pearl Medallion · Peggy Carter, Secret Agent · Marble Diamond · Nick Fury, Spymaster · Path to Exile · S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit · Strategic Intervention · Swords to Plowshares · Take Up the Shield · Angelic Benediction · Crowd of True Believers · Luke Cage, Power Man · Mind Stone · Sublime Archangel · Akrasan Squire · Angelic Exaltation · Archivist of Oghma · Avatar's Wrath · Aven Squire · Bastion Protector · Battlegrace Angel · Chimil, the Inner Sun · Cut a Deal · Deafening Silence · Dual-Sun Technique · Eiganjo Exemplar · Erode · Esper Sentinel · Fellwar Stone · Giver of Runes · Grafdigger's Cage · Guardians of Akrasa · Hammer of Nazahn · Heraldic Banner · Idolized · Imperial Subduer · Ironsoul Enforcer · Knight of Glory · Mana Tithe · Reprieve · Selfless Samurai · Sevinne's Reclamation · Sigil of Valor · Sigiled Paladin · Skullclamp · Smothering Tithe · Starfall Invocation · Team Avatar · The One Ring · The Wind Crystal · Touch the Spirit Realm · Vibranium Energy Daggers · Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands · Web Up · Celebrate the Mountain-king · Abzan Falconer · Aetherflux Reservoir · Ainok Bond-Kin · Ajani's Pridemate · Akroma's Will · Ancestral Katana · Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire · Monumental Henge · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Abandoned Air Temple · Cathedral of War · Idyllic Grange · Reliquary Tower · Rogue's Passage · Ancient Tomb · Arid Mesa · Bonders' Enclave · Cavern of Souls · Daily Bugle Building · Dragon-Cursed Halls · Emergence Zone · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Fomori Vault · Gemstone Caverns · Marsh Flats · Mistveil Plains · Sandstone Bridge · Urza's Saga · Windswept Heath
🃏 Recommended cards for Black Panther, Claws of Bast
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Black Panther, Claws of Bast, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | 60% | +60% |
| Peggy Carter, Secret Agent | 60% | +59% |
| Agent 13, Sharon Carter | 60% | +59% |
| Strategic Intervention | 50% | +50% |
| Nick Fury, Spymaster | 50% | +50% |
| S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit | 50% | +49% |
| Take Up the Shield | 50% | +48% |
| Crowd of True Believers | 40% | +40% |
| Angelic Benediction | 40% | +40% |
| Luke Cage, Power Man | 40% | +40% |
| Sublime Archangel | 40% | +39% |
| Authority of the Consuls | 60% | +37% |
| Marble Diamond | 50% | +31% |
| Guardians of Akrasa | 30% | +30% |
| Akrasan Squire | 30% | +30% |
| Sigiled Paladin | 30% | +30% |
| Aven Squire | 30% | +30% |
| Knight of Glory | 30% | +30% |
| Imperial Subduer | 30% | +30% |
| Eiganjo Exemplar | 30% | +30% |
| Vibranium Energy Daggers | 30% | +30% |
| Sigil of Valor | 30% | +30% |
| Battlegrace Angel | 30% | +30% |
| Wandering Archaic | 30% | +29% |
💰 The best cards for your Black Panther, Claws of Bast 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.
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Peggy Carter, Secret Agent
- Agent 13, Sharon Carter
- Strategic Intervention
- Nick Fury, Spymaster
- S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Authority of the Consuls
- Chimil, the Inner Sun
- Grafdigger's Cage
- Hammer of Nazahn
- Avatar's Wrath
- Giver of Runes
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- The One Ring
- Grim Monolith
- Mox Diamond
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Black Panther, Claws of Bast
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Touch the Spirit Realm + Starfield of Nyx → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB
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Frequently asked questions
What is Black Panther, Claws of Bast's color identity?
Black Panther, Claws of Bast is white: its deck can only run cards of that color 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 Black Panther, Claws of Bast come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Black Panther, Claws of Bast deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 33 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.1 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 40 % of the time and floods 16 %. Deck health: B+ (76/100).
How many lands should a Black Panther, Claws of Bast deck run?
Real Black Panther, Claws of Bast decks run 33 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 Black Panther, Claws of Bast?
The three highest-synergy cards are Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Peggy Carter, Secret Agent, Agent 13, Sharon Carter. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Black Panther, Claws of Bast decks.
What combos does Black Panther, Claws of Bast have?
Black Panther, Claws of Bast has 2 known combos. The most popular one is Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista. 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 Black Panther, Claws of Bast deck cost?
You can start cheap: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Peggy Carter, Secret Agent, Agent 13, Sharon Carter 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.