Red commanders

Red is the best color for explosive mana, extra combats and artifact removal, and in Commander it has fixed its card-advantage problem with impulse draw. Its direct damage only pays off when it hits all three opponents at once. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many red commanders are there?

EDH Optimizer has a deck guide for 343 red 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 red deck?

Among red commanders, the most common archetypes are Aggro, Burn, Artifacts, Treasure. 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 red 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.

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