EDH Optimizer
Tam, the Possibility
Legendary Creature — Gorgon Wizard · 1GU
Color identity: Black · Green · Red · Blue · White
Tam, the Possibility is black, green, red, blue and white: its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Planeswalker spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, {T}: Proliferate X times, where X is the number of planeswalker types among planeswalkers you control. (To proliferate, choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)
Reference price of the card: €0.19
Average lands in decks for Tam, the Possibility: 35
PlaneswalkersProliferateTokensLegendsHistoricControlComboEmpower Jace
Build your Tam, the Possibility deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Tam, the Possibility 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Tam, the Possibility 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+ (57/100)
- Consistency62
- Speed51
- Interaction43
- Resilience79
- Closing57
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (25 nonbasic, 2 Plains, 3 Island, 2 Swamp, 1 Mountain, 2 Forest)
Sol Ring · Arcane Signet · Oath of Teferi · Sanctum Lurker · Commodore Guff · Ichormoon Gauntlet · Vraska, Betrayal's Sting · Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God · The Chain Veil · Tamiyo, Field Researcher · Ajani Unrelenting · Carth the Lion · The Theorist, Jace Beleren · Loyal Tutor · Oath of Nissa · Way of the Paradox · Chromatic Lantern · Wrenn and Realmbreaker · Flux Channeler · Elspeth, Sun's Champion · Farseek · Doubling Season · Teferi, Temporal Archmage · Oko, Thief of Crowns · Ripples of Potential · Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus · Chandra, Torch of Defiance · Swords to Plowshares · Chandra, Legacy of Fire · Deepglow Skate · Birds of Paradise · Chandra, Chill of Compliance · Oath of Ajani · Way of the Pyromancer · Bloom Tender · Onakke Oathkeeper · Jace, Multiverse Architect · Atraxa, Praetors' Voice · Teferi, Master of Time · Evolution Sage · Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion · Nature's Lore · Fellwar Stone · Liliana, Dreadhorde General · Entrust the Spark · Spark Double · Three Visits · Ugin, the Spirit Dragon · Narset, Parter of Veils · Brokers Ascendancy · Way of the Necromancer · Blasphemous Act · Path to Exile · Faeburrow Elder · Mutational Advantage · Teferi, Hero of Dominaria · Teferi, Time Raveler · Delighted Halfling · Tomik, Orzhov Lawmage · Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider · Overwrite the Multiverse · Counterspell · Elspeth, Storm Slayer · Gideon's Memorial · Command Tower · Exotic Orchard · Interplanar Beacon · Breeding Pool · Hallowed Fountain · Temple Garden · Overgrown Tomb · Watery Grave · Karn's Bastion · Steam Vents · Stomping Ground · Godless Shrine · Reflecting Pool · Sacred Foundry · Windswept Heath · Flooded Strand · Misty Rainforest · Blood Crypt · Polluted Delta · Verdant Catacombs · Wooded Foothills · Spara's Headquarters · City of Brass · Ketria Triome · Scalding Tarn
🃏 Recommended cards for Tam, the Possibility
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Tam, the Possibility, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Oath of Teferi | 81% | +78% |
| Commodore Guff | 70% | +68% |
| Ichormoon Gauntlet | 69% | +67% |
| Vraska, Betrayal's Sting | 69% | +67% |
| Sanctum Lurker | 73% | +66% |
| The Chain Veil | 66% | +64% |
| Tamiyo, Field Researcher | 65% | +63% |
| Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God | 67% | +63% |
| Carth the Lion | 64% | +63% |
| Ajani Unrelenting | 64% | +62% |
| The Theorist, Jace Beleren | 63% | +60% |
| Oath of Nissa | 61% | +60% |
| Interplanar Beacon | 59% | +57% |
| Loyal Tutor | 62% | +57% |
| Wrenn and Realmbreaker | 58% | +55% |
| Flux Channeler | 57% | +55% |
| Way of the Paradox | 60% | +54% |
| Elspeth, Sun's Champion | 55% | +53% |
| Teferi, Temporal Archmage | 53% | +52% |
| Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus | 51% | +50% |
| Chandra, Torch of Defiance | 50% | +50% |
| Ripples of Potential | 51% | +49% |
| Oko, Thief of Crowns | 51% | +49% |
| Chandra, Legacy of Fire | 49% | +48% |
💰 The best cards for your Tam, the Possibility 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.
- Oath of Teferi
- Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
- Sanctum Lurker
- Tamiyo, Field Researcher
- Carth the Lion
- Oath of Nissa
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Commodore Guff
- Ichormoon Gauntlet
- The Chain Veil
- Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
- Ajani Unrelenting
- Wrenn and Realmbreaker
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- The Theorist, Jace Beleren
- Doubling Season
- Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
- Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
- Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
- Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Tam, the Possibility
- Teferi, Time Raveler + Displacer Kitten + Sol Ring → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite colorless mana, Near-infinite storm count
- Vraska, Betrayal's Sting + Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider → Target opponent loses the game
- Teferi, Temporal Archmage + The Chain Veil → Infinite card draw, Infinite colored mana, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite planeswalker activations
- Teferi, Time Raveler + Displacer Kitten + Mox Amber → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite mana among colors of legendary creatures and planeswalkers you control, Near-infinite storm count
- Teferi, Master of Time + Ichormoon Gauntlet + The Chain Veil → Infinite turns, Lock
- Teferi, Master of Time + Ichormoon Gauntlet + Oath of Teferi → Infinite turns, Lock
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tam, the Possibility's color identity?
Tam, the Possibility is black, green, red, blue 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 Tam, the Possibility come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Tam, the Possibility deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.5 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 95 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 29 % of the time and floods 13 %. Deck health: C+ (57/100).
How many lands should a Tam, the Possibility deck run?
Real Tam, the Possibility 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 Tam, the Possibility?
The three highest-synergy cards are Oath of Teferi, Commodore Guff, Ichormoon Gauntlet. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Tam, the Possibility decks.
What combos does Tam, the Possibility have?
Tam, the Possibility has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Teferi, Time Raveler + Displacer Kitten + Sol Ring. 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 Tam, the Possibility deck cost?
You can start cheap: Oath of Teferi, Vraska, Betrayal's Sting, Sanctum Lurker 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.