EDH Optimizer
Koll, the Forgemaster
Legendary Creature — Dwarf Warrior · RW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Koll, the Forgemaster is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Whenever another nontoken creature you control dies, if it was enchanted or equipped, return it to its owner's hand.
Creature tokens you control that are enchanted or equipped get +1/+1.
Reference price of the card: €0.17
Average lands in decks for Koll, the Forgemaster: 34
EquipmentComboArtifactsCheeriosAristocratsBurnTokensAggro
Build your Koll, the Forgemaster deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Koll, the Forgemaster 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Koll, the Forgemaster 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: C (54/100)
- Consistency44
- Speed53
- Interaction32
- Resilience75
- Closing67
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 34 lands (22 nonbasic, 6 Plains, 6 Mountain)
Sol Ring · Puresteel Paladin · Skullclamp · Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh · Arcane Signet · Open the Armory · Goblin Bombardment · Memnite · Swords to Plowshares · Lightning Greaves · Sai of the Shinobi · Ornithopter · Fighter Class · Shuko · Impulsive Pilferer · Steelshaper's Gift · Skirk Prospector · Myr Moonvessel · Crimson Kobolds · Impact Tremors · Path to Exile · Crookshank Kobolds · Kobolds of Kher Keep · Grafted Wargear · Talisman of Conviction · Stormrider Rig · Auriok Steelshaper · Bladehold War-Whip · Imperial Recruiter · Stone Haven Outfitter · Enlightened Tutor · Mortarpod · Sram, Senior Edificer · Stoneforge Mystic · Bureau Headmaster · Phyrexian Walker · Ashnod's Altar · Kellan, the Fae-Blooded // Birthright Boon · Mask of Immolation · Blasting Station · Fervent Champion · Swiftfoot Boots · Boros Signet · Reckless Barbarian · Silence · Esper Sentinel · Paradise Mantle · Goblin Engineer · Recruiter of the Guard · Abrade · Grapeshot · Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty · Faithless Looting · Gamble · Grand Abolisher · Reckless Handling · Wear // Tear · Oswald Fiddlebender · Ranger-Captain of Eos · Red Elemental Blast · Sevinne's Reclamation · Altar of Dementia · Deflecting Swat · Ronin Warclub · Simian Spirit Guide · Command Tower · Battlefield Forge · Clifftop Retreat · Sacred Foundry · Spectator Seating · Arid Mesa · Axgard Armory · Furycalm Snarl · Rugged Prairie · Ancient Den · Buried Ruin · Great Furnace · Urza's Saga · Spire of Industry · Boros Garrison · Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway · Sunbaked Canyon · Temple of Triumph · Plateau · Exotic Orchard · Inspiring Vantage · Sundown Pass
🃏 Recommended cards for Koll, the Forgemaster
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Koll, the Forgemaster, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh | 68% | +65% |
| Memnite | 60% | +59% |
| Sai of the Shinobi | 59% | +58% |
| Shuko | 57% | +57% |
| Impulsive Pilferer | 56% | +55% |
| Goblin Bombardment | 60% | +54% |
| Skullclamp | 69% | +54% |
| Ornithopter | 58% | +53% |
| Puresteel Paladin | 69% | +52% |
| Open the Armory | 64% | +51% |
| Skirk Prospector | 52% | +51% |
| Myr Moonvessel | 51% | +51% |
| Crimson Kobolds | 50% | +50% |
| Crookshank Kobolds | 49% | +49% |
| Kobolds of Kher Keep | 49% | +48% |
| Fighter Class | 57% | +47% |
| Grafted Wargear | 45% | +45% |
| Steelshaper's Gift | 55% | +43% |
| Stormrider Rig | 43% | +43% |
| Auriok Steelshaper | 42% | +42% |
| Stone Haven Outfitter | 40% | +39% |
| Mortarpod | 39% | +39% |
| Phyrexian Walker | 38% | +36% |
| Bladehold War-Whip | 41% | +36% |
💰 The best cards for your Koll, the Forgemaster 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.
- Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
- Memnite
- Sai of the Shinobi
- Shuko
- Impulsive Pilferer
- Goblin Bombardment
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Skullclamp
- Crimson Kobolds
- Crookshank Kobolds
- Fighter Class
- Steelshaper's Gift
- Blasting Station
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Stoneforge Mystic
- Altar of Dementia
- Ranger-Captain of Eos
- Enlightened Tutor
- Phyrexian Altar
- Gamble
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Koll, the Forgemaster's color identity?
Koll, the Forgemaster 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 Koll, the Forgemaster come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Koll, the Forgemaster deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 34 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 2.1 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 23 % of the time and floods 34 %. Deck health: C (54/100).
How many lands should a Koll, the Forgemaster deck run?
Real Koll, the Forgemaster decks run 34 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 Koll, the Forgemaster?
The three highest-synergy cards are Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh, Memnite, Sai of the Shinobi. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Koll, the Forgemaster decks.
What combos does Koll, the Forgemaster have?
We have no known combos catalogued for Koll, the Forgemaster. That does not mean there are none — just that they do not show up in the public combo databases.
How much does a Koll, the Forgemaster deck cost?
You can start cheap: Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh, Memnite, Sai of the Shinobi 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.