EDH Optimizer
Reyav, Master Smith
Legendary Creature — Dwarf Artificer · RW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Reyav, Master Smith is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Whenever a creature you control that's enchanted or equipped attacks, that creature gains double strike until end of turn.
Reference price of the card: €0.15
Average lands in decks for Reyav, Master Smith: 35
EquipmentAggroAurasVoltronArtifactsModified CreaturesDwarvesEnchantress
Build your Reyav, Master Smith deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Reyav, Master Smith 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Reyav, Master Smith 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 (71/100)
- Consistency67
- Speed66
- Interaction41
- Resilience80
- Closing97
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (16 nonbasic, 11 Plains, 8 Mountain)
Sol Ring · Sram, Senior Edificer · Arcane Signet · Puresteel Paladin · Swiftfoot Boots · Bruenor Battlehammer · Swords to Plowshares · Danitha Capashen, Paragon · All That Glitters · Colossus Hammer · Akiri, Fearless Voyager · Goldvein Pick · Koll, the Forgemaster · Beamtown Beatstick · Champion of the Flame · Kíli the Resourceful · Path to Exile · Sigarda's Aid · Forge Anew · Open the Armory · Blackblade Reforged · Loxodon Warhammer · Mask of Memory · Astor, Bearer of Blades · Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist · Bloodforged Battle-Axe · Boros Signet · Dáin's Company · Bladegraft Aspirant · Boros Charm · Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden · Masterwork of Ingenuity · Steelshaper's Gift · Thorin Oakenshield · Valduk, Keeper of the Flame · Dwalin, Weaponmaster · Sword of the Animist · Basilisk Collar · Lightning Greaves · Bureau Headmaster · Diamond Pick-Axe · Fighter Class · Haunted Cloak · Sticky Fingers · Thran Power Suit · Wyleth, Soul of Steel · Nettlecyst · Stoneforge Mystic · Adelbert Steiner · Dispatch · Maul of the Skyclaves · Shadowspear · Talisman of Conviction · Tiana, Ship's Caretaker · Sword of Feast and Famine · Bladehold War-Whip · Danitha, Benalia's Hope · Dwarven Mauler · Generous Gift · Plate Armor · Rogue's Gloves · Sword of Vengeance · Wear // Tear · Blacksmith's Talent · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Battlefield Forge · Rogue's Passage · Boros Garrison · Wind-Scarred Crag · Furycalm Snarl · Temple of Triumph · Rugged Prairie · Slayers' Stronghold · Sacred Foundry · Axgard Armory · Evolving Wilds · Spectator Seating · Sundown Pass · The Lonely Mountain
🃏 Recommended cards for Reyav, Master Smith
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Reyav, Master Smith, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Sram, Senior Edificer | 61% | +43% |
| Bruenor Battlehammer | 50% | +39% |
| Goldvein Pick | 39% | +36% |
| Champion of the Flame | 37% | +35% |
| Beamtown Beatstick | 38% | +35% |
| Puresteel Paladin | 51% | +35% |
| Koll, the Forgemaster | 39% | +34% |
| All That Glitters | 40% | +33% |
| Danitha Capashen, Paragon | 43% | +33% |
| Colossus Hammer | 40% | +29% |
| Akiri, Fearless Voyager | 39% | +28% |
| Valduk, Keeper of the Flame | 27% | +26% |
| Bladegraft Aspirant | 27% | +25% |
| Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden | 27% | +24% |
| Astor, Bearer of Blades | 30% | +24% |
| Loxodon Warhammer | 31% | +24% |
| Mask of Memory | 31% | +24% |
| Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist | 29% | +23% |
| Sigarda's Aid | 34% | +23% |
| Forge Anew | 33% | +22% |
| Haunted Cloak | 24% | +22% |
| Sticky Fingers | 24% | +22% |
| Bloodforged Battle-Axe | 28% | +20% |
| Blackblade Reforged | 31% | +20% |
💰 The best cards for your Reyav, Master Smith 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.
- Sram, Senior Edificer
- Bruenor Battlehammer
- Goldvein Pick
- Champion of the Flame
- Beamtown Beatstick
- Puresteel Paladin
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- Forge Anew
- Bloodforged Battle-Axe
- Wyleth, Soul of Steel
- Open the Armory
- Bureau Headmaster
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Sigarda's Aid
- Stoneforge Mystic
- Shadowspear
- Sword of Feast and Famine
- Codsworth, Handy Helper
- Sword of Fire and Ice
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Reyav, Master Smith
- 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
- Blasphemous Act + Repercussion → Near-infinite damage to all players
- 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
- Ancient Copper Dragon + Aggravated Assault → Near-infinite colored mana, Near-infinite combat damage, Near-infinite Treasure tokens, Near-infinite combat phases, Near-infinite untap of creatures you control, Near-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is Reyav, Master Smith's color identity?
Reyav, Master Smith 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 Reyav, Master Smith come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Reyav, Master Smith deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 2.3 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 32 % of the time and floods 16 %. Deck health: B (71/100).
How many lands should a Reyav, Master Smith deck run?
Real Reyav, Master Smith decks run 35 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 Reyav, Master Smith?
The three highest-synergy cards are Sram, Senior Edificer, Bruenor Battlehammer, Goldvein Pick. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Reyav, Master Smith decks.
What combos does Reyav, Master Smith have?
Reyav, Master Smith 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 Reyav, Master Smith deck cost?
You can start cheap: Sram, Senior Edificer, Bruenor Battlehammer, Goldvein Pick 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.