EDH Optimizer
Izzet commanders
Izzet counts spells: every instant or sorcery triggers damage, copies or draw, and the identity has every effect that doubles them. It is fragile on board, so it interacts until it assembles one turn that resolves everything. Best cards for this identity.
Common archetypes among these commanders
The themes that show up most often in decks of this identity. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Spellslinger · 75 Burn · 48 Combo · 46 Storm · 33 Artifacts · 32 Tokens · 31 Control · 24 Aggro · 22 Treasure · 22 Spell Copy · 21
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Frequently asked questions
How many izzet commanders are there?
EDH Optimizer has a deck guide for 114 izzet commanders: the legendary creatures (and the planeswalkers that allow it) in that color identity with enough real deck data. Each guide lists its highest-synergy cards, its known combos and three price tiers to build it.
Which archetypes are typical of a izzet deck?
Among izzet commanders, the most common archetypes are Spellslinger, Burn, Combo, Storm. Each archetype has its own guide with the cards that push it hardest and the commanders that carry it best.
How do I pick a izzet commander?
Decide how you want to win first (tokens, combo, commander damage, control…) and then pick the commander that pushes it hardest: every guide in this list shows its themes and combos. Not sure? The EDH Optimizer quiz (/en/test) recommends a commander in eight questions.