EDH Optimizer
War Machine, James Rhodes
Legendary Artifact Creature — Human Hero
Color identity: Blue · White
Average lands in decks for War Machine, James Rhodes: 36
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for War Machine, James Rhodes, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Diversion | 63% | +62% |
| Captain America's Shield | 63% | +61% |
| Theft of Dreams | 63% | +60% |
| Hammers of Moradin | 63% | +60% |
| Mjölnir, Storm Hammer | 63% | +60% |
| Rhoda, Geist Avenger | 63% | +60% |
| Borrowing 100,000 Arrows | 63% | +59% |
| Split Up | 63% | +58% |
| Hylda's Crown of Winter | 63% | +58% |
| Verity Circle | 63% | +57% |
| Authority of the Consuls | 63% | +52% |
| Ghostly Touch | 50% | +50% |
| Sensational Spider-Man | 50% | +50% |
| Aerith Rescue Mission | 50% | +49% |
| Conformer Shuriken | 50% | +49% |
| Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant | 50% | +49% |
| Illusionist's Bracers | 50% | +49% |
| Arc Reactor | 50% | +49% |
| Gideon's Avenger | 50% | +49% |
| Frost Titan | 50% | +48% |
| Take Up the Shield | 50% | +48% |
| Court Street Denizen | 50% | +47% |
| Timin, Youthful Geist | 50% | +46% |
| Blustersquall | 50% | +46% |
💰 The best cards for your War Machine, James Rhodes 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.
- Master of Diversion
- Captain America's Shield
- Theft of Dreams
- Hammers of Moradin
- Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
- Rhoda, Geist Avenger
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Authority of the Consuls
- Illusionist's Bracers
- Propaganda
- Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
- Ghostly Prison
- Loki, God of Mischief
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Roaming Throne
- Force of Negation
- Force of Will
- Rhystic Study
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with War Machine, James Rhodes
- Riverchurn Monument + Traumatize → Infinite mill for target opponent
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a War Machine, James Rhodes deck run?
Real War Machine, James Rhodes decks run 36 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 War Machine, James Rhodes?
The three highest-synergy cards are Master of Diversion, Captain America's Shield, Theft of Dreams. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in War Machine, James Rhodes decks.
What combos does War Machine, James Rhodes have?
War Machine, James Rhodes has 1 known combo. The most popular one is Riverchurn Monument + Traumatize. 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 War Machine, James Rhodes deck cost?
You can start cheap: Master of Diversion, Captain America's Shield, Theft of Dreams 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.