EDH Optimizer
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
Legendary Creature — Human Rebel Ally · W
Color identity: White
The Duke, Rebel Sentry is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
The Duke enters with a +1/+1 counter on him.
{T}, Remove a counter from The Duke: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control. It gains hexproof until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
Reference price of the card: €1.01
Average lands in decks for The Duke, Rebel Sentry: 35
+1/+1 CountersCounters MatterPillow Fort
Build your The Duke, Rebel Sentry deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for The Duke, Rebel Sentry 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average The Duke, Rebel Sentry 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+ (63/100)
- Consistency22
- Speed54
- Interaction82
- Resilience96
- Closing62
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (14 nonbasic, 21 Plains)
Mikaeus, the Lunarch · Requisition Raid · Dusk Legion Duelist · Swords to Plowshares · Bulwark Ox · Damning Verdict · Generous Pup · Constable of the Realm · Costume Closet · Grateful Apparition · Path to Exile · Scholar of New Horizons · Collective Effort · Sol Ring · Brigone, Soldier of Meletis · Metastatic Evangel · Patrolling Peacemaker · Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit · Hopeful Initiate · Pearl Medallion · Abzan Falconer · Lion Sash · Agent Bishop, Man in Black · Clever Concealment · Marvin, Murderous Mimic · Arcane Signet · Exemplar of Light · Honor · Luminarch Aspirant · Reprieve · Welcoming Vampire · Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer · Generous Gift · Loran of the Third Path · Envoy of the Ancestors · Flare of Fortitude · Swallow Whole · Witch Enchanter // Witch-Blessed Meadow · Pariah · Claim Jumper · Enduring Innocence · Esper Sentinel · Giver of Runes · Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion · Mother of Runes · Leader's Talent · Razorgrass Ambush // Razorgrass Field · Smile at Death · Tarrian's Soulcleaver · United Front · With Great Power . . . · Flawless Maneuver · Knight of the White Orchid · Phyrexian Vindicator · Sigarda's Summons · Guide of Souls · Hangarback Walker · Loyal Warhound · Resourceful Defense · Sheltered by Ghosts · Stuffy Doll · Super State · Together Forever · Trouble in Pairs · Abandoned Air Temple · Idyllic Grange · Karn's Bastion · Minas Tirith · Forge of Heroes · Diamond City · Nesting Grounds · Castle Ardenvale · Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire · War Room · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Remote Farm · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Secret Tunnel
🃏 Recommended cards for The Duke, Rebel Sentry
The highest-synergy cards in decks for The Duke, Rebel Sentry, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Mikaeus, the Lunarch | 80% | +77% |
| Requisition Raid | 78% | +72% |
| Idyllic Grange | 78% | +70% |
| Dusk Legion Duelist | 71% | +69% |
| Bulwark Ox | 69% | +69% |
| Generous Pup | 69% | +68% |
| Constable of the Realm | 67% | +67% |
| Damning Verdict | 69% | +66% |
| Costume Closet | 67% | +66% |
| Abandoned Air Temple | 80% | +65% |
| Grateful Apparition | 67% | +64% |
| Scholar of New Horizons | 67% | +64% |
| Collective Effort | 64% | +63% |
| Karn's Bastion | 64% | +60% |
| Brigone, Soldier of Meletis | 60% | +59% |
| Patrolling Peacemaker | 60% | +58% |
| Hopeful Initiate | 58% | +57% |
| Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit | 58% | +56% |
| Metastatic Evangel | 60% | +56% |
| Marvin, Murderous Mimic | 53% | +53% |
| Abzan Falconer | 56% | +52% |
| Agent Bishop, Man in Black | 53% | +52% |
| Forge of Heroes | 51% | +50% |
| Lion Sash | 56% | +50% |
💰 The best cards for your The Duke, Rebel Sentry 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.
- Mikaeus, the Lunarch
- Requisition Raid
- Idyllic Grange
- Dusk Legion Duelist
- Bulwark Ox
- Constable of the Realm
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Generous Pup
- Damning Verdict
- Abandoned Air Temple
- Diamond City
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
- Clever Concealment
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Super State
- Trouble in Pairs
- The Ozolith
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with The Duke, Rebel Sentry
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + With Great Power . . . → Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, Lock
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + Pariah → Lock, Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you
- Stuffy Doll + Pariah → Draw the game
- Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought + Stuffy Doll → Near-infinite damage to target player
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + Pariah's Shield → Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, Lock
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Duke, Rebel Sentry's color identity?
The Duke, Rebel Sentry is white: its deck can only run cards of that color 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 The Duke, Rebel Sentry come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average The Duke, Rebel Sentry deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 1.1 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 35 % of the time and floods 24 %. Deck health: C+ (63/100).
How many lands should a The Duke, Rebel Sentry deck run?
Real The Duke, Rebel Sentry 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 The Duke, Rebel Sentry?
The three highest-synergy cards are Mikaeus, the Lunarch, Requisition Raid, Idyllic Grange. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in The Duke, Rebel Sentry decks.
What combos does The Duke, Rebel Sentry have?
The Duke, Rebel Sentry has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve. 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 The Duke, Rebel Sentry deck cost?
You can start cheap: Mikaeus, the Lunarch, Requisition Raid, Idyllic Grange 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.