EDH Optimizer
War Machine, Legacy of Iron
Legendary Artifact Creature — Human Hero
Color identity: Red · White
Average lands in decks for War Machine, Legacy of Iron: 36
Build your War Machine, Legacy of Iron deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for War Machine, Legacy of Iron, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Puresteel Paladin | 52% | +35% |
| War Machine, Avenging Arsenal | 33% | +33% |
| All That Glitters | 39% | +32% |
| Thran Power Suit | 36% | +31% |
| Akiri, Fearless Voyager | 42% | +31% |
| Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor | 36% | +29% |
| Super-Soldier Serum | 30% | +28% |
| Colossus Hammer | 39% | +28% |
| Captain America, Wings of Freedom | 27% | +26% |
| Sram, Senior Edificer | 42% | +25% |
| Inventory Management | 30% | +25% |
| Legion Leadership | 42% | +25% |
| Spirit Mantle | 27% | +24% |
| Reyav, Master Smith | 33% | +24% |
| Loxodon Warhammer | 30% | +24% |
| Sword of the Animist | 39% | +23% |
| Wrecking Ball Arm | 24% | +22% |
| Excalibur, Sword of Eden | 27% | +21% |
| Super Speed | 21% | +21% |
| Vibranium Energy Daggers | 21% | +21% |
| Take Up the Shield | 24% | +20% |
| Danitha Capashen, Paragon | 30% | +20% |
| Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist | 24% | +18% |
| Hammer of Nazahn | 27% | +18% |
💰 The best cards for your War Machine, Legacy of Iron 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.
- Puresteel Paladin
- War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
- All That Glitters
- Thran Power Suit
- Akiri, Fearless Voyager
- Super-Soldier Serum
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Inventory Management
- Sword of the Animist
- Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- Hammer of Nazahn
- Iron Man Armor
- Daybreak Coronet
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
- Excalibur, Sword of Eden
- The Reaver Cleaver
- Shadowspear
- Swordsman's Steel
- Sword of Fire and Ice
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with War Machine, Legacy of Iron
- The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault → 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
- Sword of Feast and Famine + Aggravated Assault → Infinite combat phases
- Combat Celebrant + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite tapped creature tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Godo, Bandit Warlord + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Put all Equipment cards from your library onto the battlefield
- Lightning Runner + Stone Idol Generator → Infinite combat phases, Infinite energy counters, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Sword of Hearth and Home → Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Put all basic lands from your library onto the battlefield
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a War Machine, Legacy of Iron deck run?
Real War Machine, Legacy of Iron 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, Legacy of Iron?
The three highest-synergy cards are Puresteel Paladin, War Machine, Avenging Arsenal, All That Glitters. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in War Machine, Legacy of Iron decks.
What combos does War Machine, Legacy of Iron have?
War Machine, Legacy of Iron 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 War Machine, Legacy of Iron deck cost?
You can start cheap: Puresteel Paladin, War Machine, Avenging Arsenal, All That Glitters 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.