Daily Commander deck breakdowns. Power levels, brackets, combos, and honest takes on the decks the community is brewing.
Cormela, Glamour Thief
Grixis goes glam with today's community-picked Cormela, Glamour Thief deck. Combo dreams, dazzling mana tricks, and a fashionably late win con await!
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Community PickBrago, King Eternal
Today’s community pick is a Brago, King Eternal deck that delivers an ethereal experience at a 0/10 power level. If you like flickering and value—without terrifying your playgroup—step right in.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Today's Deck of the Day brings you a primer on Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter—where vengeance is patient, but the power level is still napping.
Best RoastY'shtola, Night's Blessed
Brace yourself for a deck that's so chill, it forgot to bring sleeves. Y'shtola, Night's Blessed takes center stage in today's roast—where the biggest threat is missing your land drop. Let's see if this deck gives us anything more than a polite clap and a cup of warm milk.
Top PowerY'shtola, Night's Blessed
Step into the shadows with Y'shtola, Night's Blessed, our featured deck of the day! Harnessing instants with a purr-fect touch, this deck shines in interactive play and value, pouncing on opponents’ plans with feline finesse.
Community PickKrenko, Mob Boss
Today’s Deck of the Day is a community favorite that proves it doesn’t take raw power to have riotous fun. At 0/10 power, this mob is more about multiplying goblins than problems. Meet Krenko, Mob Boss!
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Today’s Deck of the Day spotlights the dynamic duo from The Last of Us Universes Beyond set: Abby, Merciless Soldier, and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter. This entry-level primer is perfect for new players ready to step into the post-apocalyptic fungal fray at Power Level 0/10.
Tournament SpotlightYuna, Grand Summoner
Unleash the power of summoning and synergy with our Deck of the Day, starring Yuna, Grand Summoner. Dive into a tournament-ready brew that balances infinite potential with measured restraint.
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Today’s Deck of the Day is so mysterious, not even its owner knows what it does. Or if it does anything at all.
Saltiest DeckThranduil, the Elvenking
Today’s feature brings royal salinity to the table with Thranduil, the Elvenking—a deck where elves don’t just tap for mana, they conspire for dominance. Prepare for grumpy table politics and even grumpier opponents.
Top PowerY'shtola, Night's Blessed
Step into the blackest night with Y'shtola, Night's Blessed at the helm. Our featured Commander deck weaves together control, value, and a touch of feline finesse for a mid-power table experience.
Unknown
Presenting the ultimate blank slate—a deck with zero cards, no commander, and endless possibilities. This community pick isn't just empty; it's a canvas for your wildest brews. Sometimes, the best deck is the one you haven't built yet.
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Mystery shrouds this 100-card brew, making it the perfect conversation piece for the DeckStir community. While its commander and strategy remain unknown, that's exactly what draws in deckbuilders eager to speculate, analyze, and dream big. Sometimes, what you don't know is the most intriguing part!
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Ready to brave the post-apocalyptic wastes of low-power Commander? With Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter at your side, this 107-card extravaganza is all about grindy attrition and dramatic topdecks. Patience is the real win-con.
Tournament SpotlightHakbal of the Surging Soul
Hakbal of the Surging Soul brings Simic tempo to the tournament scene, riding a current of card advantage and efficient threats. Lean on cards like **Sol Ring** and **Chord of Calling**, but keep your life vest handy—cEDH sharks lurk just below the surface.
Best RoastY'shtola, Night's Blessed
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed leads a rogue's gallery of ten carefully curated (and possibly cursed) cards—featuring the deep cut classic, **Control**. If you like jank, legal ambiguity, and the kind of synergy that only exists in fever dreams, this deck's for you.
Saltiest DeckRaiyuu, Storm's Edge
This Raiyuu, Storm’s Edge deck turns the table into a salt mine with endless combat steps and infamous loops. Expect Aurelia, Helm of the Host, and a battalion of Warriors and Samurai to make each turn last an eternity. Opponents beware: you may want to bring snacks (and tissues).
Top PowerY'shtola, Night's Blessed
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed prowls in the shadows, turning instant and sorcery spells into game-winning threats. With a toolkit blending classic control like **Counterspell** and spicy recursion via **Snapcaster Mage**, this deck punishes greedy plays and rewards cunning pilots.
Community PickDáin of the Ancient Halls
Dáin of the Ancient Halls rallies a legendary fellowship with 105 cards—because the more the merrier! This community favorite champions maximum Middle-earth flavor, balancing janky combos and heartwarming synergy. Will you answer the call?
Community PickMorophon, the Boundless
Why choose one tribe when Morophon lets you choose them all? This deck is a community favorite for its open-ended creativity, wild synergies with cards like **Universal Automaton** and **Maskwood Nexus**, and the sheer joy of jamming every creature type under one banner.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Step into the post-apocalyptic world of Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter! This deck is packed with flavorful synergy, basic combat tricks, and a focus on learning fundamentals. Perfect for new players wanting to grow stronger—one encounter at a time.
Tournament SpotlightQueen Marchesa
Long live the Queen! This Queen Marchesa brew leverages the Monarch mechanic for relentless value, blending stax-lite pieces like **Ghostly Prison** and political all-stars like **Vampire Nighthawk**. Rule the table through guile, attrition, and just enough removal to keep everyone guessing.
Best RoastKefka, Dancing Mad
Behold Kefka, Dancing Mad—a deck as unpredictable as its namesake, and as dangerous as a kitten with a foam sword. With combos that fizzle and synergies that trip over themselves, this list is a toe-tapping symphony of jank. If you like your victories as rare as a foil Black Lotus, jump in!
Saltiest DeckAlela, Cunning Conqueror
Alela, Cunning Conqueror leads the charge with a blue-black flurry of faeries, disruptive enchantments, and enough permission spells to make opponents sweat. This deck delights in flying over blockers and grinding value, all while pestering everyone with cards like Rhystic Study and Propaganda.
Top PowerY'shtola, Night's Blessed
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed leads a Sultai deck that leverages instant-speed interaction and graveyard recursion to keep opponents guessing. With cards like **Mystic Remora** and **Snapcaster Mage** at her side, she’s all about value and clever plays. This is the Top Power deck of the day—brace yourself for raw, competitive edge!
Community PickAesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
When Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait hits the table, you know you’re in for a tidal wave of value. This deck invites you to draw cards every time you play a land, with support from **Cultivate**, **Explore**, and a brigade of ramp spells. Expect big mana, bigger creatures, and the biggest card advantage on the battlefield.
Community PickEsika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge
The DeckStir community loves chaos, and Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge delivers! Watch as every upkeep spins the legendary slot machine, summoning wild bombs like **Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider** and **Omnath, Locus of Creation** straight from the deck. Prepare to embrace unpredictability and a rainbow of value.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Step into a wild world where Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter team up for value-packed combat tricks and graveyard shenanigans. This deck teaches the basics of attacking, blocking, and squeezing every drop from your creatures. Perfect for rookie brawlers!
Tournament SpotlightMendicant Core, Guidelight
All aboard the artifact stax express! Mendicant Core, Guidelight pilots a value-driven train with artifact synergies and just enough stax to make combo decks check their tickets. Expect a smooth ride fueled by cards like **Tangle Wire** and **Oswald Fiddlebender**.
Best RoastSlimefoot, the Stowaway
Ready to explore the Mariana Trench of casual play? This Slimefoot brew takes its sweet, mossy time to (maybe) drain the table, with more 1/1s than a kindergarten class and just as much chaos. Warning: May contain questionable fungus.
Top PowerY'shtola, Night's Blessed
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed weaves graveyard value and instant-speed trickery into a spell-slinging tapestry. Expect recursion loops with **Eternal Witness** and stax-lite board control thanks to **Swords to Plowshares** and **Drown in the Loch**. This deck keeps rival mages guessing while quietly stacking advantage.
Community PickChainer, Dementia Master
Chainer, Dementia Master invites you to a nostalgic necromantic party, where every graveyard is an all-you-can-reanimate buffet. With classics like **Recurring Nightmare** and **Cabal Coffers**, this deck recycles creatures more than your local eco-warrior. Welcome to the underworld’s most polite power level.
Community PickRin and Seri, Inseparable
Who says cats and dogs can’t get along? This Rin and Seri, Inseparable brew brings you a parade of furry tokens, bolstered by tribal lords and playful synergies. Expect plenty of paws on the battlefield—rarely optimized, always adorable.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Step into the post-apocalypse with Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter at the helm! This deck turns graveyards into battlegrounds, leveraging death triggers and recursion shenanigans with classics like **Victimize** and **Eternal Witness**. Outplay your foes, one infected at a time.
Tournament SpotlightTony Stark // The Invincible Iron Man
Take a spin in the Iron Man suit with Tony Stark // The Invincible Iron Man at the helm! This 100-card artifact arsenal leverages synergies between classic staples like **Darksteel Forge** and spicy tech like **Sai, Master Thopterist** to forge value and resilient board states. While it’s not cEDH-caliber, it’ll leave casual tables marveling at your metalworking.
Best RoastJin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima
This Ghost of Tsushima deck embodies honorable combat—by charging in headfirst and hoping for the best! Expect plenty of equipment, a samurai flavor overload, and just enough questionable includes to make even a Selesnya player blush.
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Behold, the ultimate salt mine: a Commander deck so potent, it doesn't even need cards to rile up the table. Is it a strategic masterstroke, or the final boss of non-games? Either way, opponents will groan at the sheer audacity.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
This deck unleashes the lethal duo of Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter for some of the highest power on today's tables. Expect relentless removal, efficient tutors, and a wincon suite so ruthless even seasoned podmates will shudder. Bring your A-game—or prepare to get outplayed.
Community PickDaretti, Scrap Savant
Daretti, Scrap Savant leads a scrapyard symphony, turning 'junk' into jaw-droppers. With shenanigans like **Myr Battlesphere** resurrection and **Goblin Welder** tricks, this Community Pick deck is proof that one goblin’s trash is the whole table’s treasure.
Community PickJetmir, Nexus of Revels
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels leads this crowd-pleasing stampede of tokens, where every squirrel, soldier, and saproling is invited to the party. With cards like **Cathars' Crusade** and **Secure the Wastes**, you'll flood the board and turn creature count into crushing power. This deck is a community favorite because nothing says 'fun' like winning by overwhelming the board with sheer numbers!
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Step into the shoes of Abby and Ellie as you build a relentless board of creatures and punish your enemies whenever they dare to deal damage. Lean on cards like **Abzan Falconer** for evasion and **Cathars' Crusade** for explosive growth. Perfect for new commanders who want to turn every combat into a chance for payback and power-ups.
Tournament SpotlightSauron, the Dark Lord
Sauron, the Dark Lord commands a deck so streamlined it’s missing nearly half its vital pieces! This Grixis list skips lands, draw, and most ramp, daring you to win with pure villainous vibes. Can Sauron's might overcome the odds, or will his Ring fall flat at the tournament table?
Best RoastEtali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness
This Etali, Primal Conqueror deck is a one-dinosaur stampede through everyone else’s libraries—sometimes hitting jackpot, sometimes whiffing so hard you’ll wish you’d cast Fervor instead. Watch as questionable ramp spells and a suspiciously high land count leave you praying for a topdeck that actually matters. At least Etali’s backside gives you a backup plan: infectiously bad decisions!
Saltiest DeckAtarka Efreet
Presenting the Atarka Efreet Deck—our saltiest pick of the day, and yet, there isn’t a grain of playability in sight. With a whopping 0 cards, this deck embodies the ultimate frustration: nothing to counter, nothing to exile, just pure, unadulterated inaction. The only thing more controversial than Atarka Efreet flipping for 1 damage is not flipping anything at all.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Abby, Merciless Soldier teams up with Ellie, Vengeful Hunter to deliver a knockout blow to your pod. With raw aggression and ruthless removal, this deck dominates the battlefield with relentless efficiency. Expect high-impact turns and precision plays from this top power contender.
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The DeckStir community has spoken: sometimes the most inspiring deck is the *one yet to be built*! With no commander and zero cards, this tabula rasa invites you to craft your wildest strategies—from infinite squirrels to wombo combos. The only limit? Your imagination (and maybe your card pool).
Community PickZimone, Infinite Analyst
Why rush to combo when you can savor the sweet, slow drip of card advantage? Zimone, Infinite Analyst helms this community-favorite brew that leans hard into ramp, draw, and a little Simic science. Expect wild turns with **Growth Spiral**, **Guildpact Informant**, and enough lands to keep Zimone scribbling all game long.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Step into post-apocalyptic power with **Abby, Merciless Soldier** and **Ellie, Vengeful Hunter** at the helm! This deck leverages aggressive combat tricks and graveyard recursion, turning every skirmish into a second chance. New to the game? Prioritize creature trades and use Ellie’s revenge triggers to outlast stronger foes.
Tournament SpotlightRaffine, Scheming Seer
Tournament spotlight or deckbuilding horror story? This Raffine, Scheming Seer deck skips basic resources, banking on fragile combos and nearly zero ramp. Who needs lands when you have dreams, **Raffine** triggers, and a prayer for topdecks?
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Behold: the boldest meta-breaker yet—a deck so mysterious, it contains absolutely nothing! With zero cards and no commander, it’s the only list that can’t lose to Cyclonic Rift… or cast anything at all. Watch out, competitive tables—here comes the real threat: existential dread.
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit / Sam, Loyal Attendant
Step into the Shire with Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit and Sam, Loyal Attendant! This deck captures the heart of community play—low on power, high on friendship. Lean into Food tokens, wholesome synergy, and iconic cards like **Merry, Warden of Isengard** for a flavorful, non-threatening table presence.
Community PickAnikthea, Hand of Erebos
Unleash a horde of enchantment-fueled zombies with Anikthea, Hand of Erebos at the helm! This community favorite breathes new life into sagas like **Elspeth Conquers Death** and weaponizes graveyard recursion. Not the fastest at the table, but nobody parties like the undead.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Ready to relive post-apocalyptic glory? Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter team up for relentless aggro! Smash faces with hasty creatures, then punish blockers with removal like Lightning Bolt. Great for new pilots craving action!
Tournament SpotlightKefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin
Kefka, Court Mage // Ruler of Ruin stands poised for competitive play—if only it had any cards! With zero spells, lands, or win-cons, this deck is a masterclass in minimalism (and creative deckbuilding procrastination). A true ‘deck’ in spirit, waiting for actual substance.
Best RoastCaptain Sisay
If you love legendary permanents and making sure nobody at the table is ever threatened, this Captain Sisay deck is your jam. With fewer lands than a precon and a ‘combo’ as fast as a glacial ferry, this list tutors up legendary jank like it’s a lifestyle. Featuring all-star plays like tapping Sisay... to find another way to tap Sisay.
Saltiest DeckEmry, Lurker of the Loch
Ever dreamt of losing to a one-drop commander and a pile of untap effects? Say hello to Emry, Lurker of the Loch, the queen of infinite loops and artifact abuse. With controversial hits like **Sensei's Divining Top** and **Aetherflux Reservoir**, this deck is a recurring nightmare—literally.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Experience the savage synergy of Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter! This deck turns the battlefield into a relentless arena, leveraging **removal**, **combat tricks**, and **recursion** to grind out value. New pilots will love the simple but powerful plan: remove threats, swing hard, and let your duo dominate!
Tournament SpotlightKitsune, Dragon's Daughter
Step aside, casuals: Kitsune, Dragon’s Daughter brings mono-blue mayhem to the competitive bracket with pinpoint land selection like Otawara, Soaring City and relentless value from Mystic Sanctuary. Expect a library-thinning, counter-heavy game plan that leverages Inventors’ Fair and Academy Ruins for late-game inevitability.
Community PickThantis, the Warweaver
When the table's too quiet, Thantis, the Warweaver brings the noise! This deck thrives on goading creatures and turning passive boards into battlefields. Cards like **Disrupt Decorum** and **No Mercy** ensure that every turn is a brawl—just the way the DeckStir community likes it.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Step into the post-apocalyptic fray with Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter! This primer deck teaches you to control the board with relentless creatures and calculated removal, using synergies between Abby's aggression and Ellie's retribution. Ideal for new players eager to learn combat tricks, threat assessment, and the art of comeback plays.
Tournament SpotlightSplinter, Radical Rat
This Splinter, Radical Rat deck takes mono-black to the sewers, blending Ninja synergies with cheeky Drake-based loops. Leaning on sneaky recursion and surprise swings, it’s more mischief than menace—expect huge board states, not lightning-fast wins.
Best RoastRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers
Introducing the Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Deck: so rogue, it forgot to bring any cards. The only combo here is disappointment and confusion—no pizza, no nunchucks, not even a stray Ninja Turtle in sight. This deck truly redefines 'minimalist strategy.'
Saltiest DeckArdbert, Warrior of Darkness
Prepare for a masterclass in misery! Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness commands an arsenal of board wipes, attrition engines, and 'fun-destroyers' like **Oppression** and **Contamination**. This deck doesn’t win pretty—it just makes sure nobody else does, either.
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Abby, Merciless Soldier teams up with Ellie, Vengeful Hunter to create a ruthless deck that shreds opponents with relentless aggression and tactical removal. Harness the raw power of combat tricks and efficient creatures to keep the pressure high and the board controlled. This duo is engineered for players who love high-octane, no-nonsense victories.
Community PickY'shtola, Night's Blessed
Community favorite Y'shtola, Night's Blessed leads a deck where flash and recursion are top of the syllabus. Expect clever plays with cards like **Ephemerate** and **Deadly Dispute**, plus a surprisingly interactive game plan that delights control fans everywhere.
Community PickMadame Null, Power Broker
Madame Null, Power Broker, leads a deck so stripped-down it redefines minimalism—no lands, no ramp, and a playability score so low, even your library might refuse to shuffle. With virtually zero interaction and only two win conditions, this deck celebrates the spirit of community chaos (and maybe a little self-sabotage).
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Step into a post-pandemic battlefield with Abby, Merciless Soldier and Ellie, Vengeful Hunter at your command! This primer deck is all about leveraging their deadly synergy—use Abby’s ruthless removal and Ellie’s graveyard antics to control the board and grind out value. Perfect for newcomers eager to master creature combat and recursion tricks.
Tournament SpotlightFire Lord Azula
Fire Lord Azula commands a tempest of spell-copying mayhem, fusing **Underworld Breach** lines, stormy loops, and ruthless interaction. This BRU cEDH brew torches tables with ultra-fast mana and a razor-tuned spell suite—just don’t let the 28-land count burn you out.
Best RoastMadam null
This deck is so meta, it transcends existence—led by the enigmatic Madam null, a commander so elusive even Scryfall can’t find her. With a card count of zero, it’s clear this deck’s win-con is to keep your opponents guessing. Pro tip: sometimes, not playing anything is the ultimate flex.
Saltiest DeckJyoti, Moag Ancient
This Jyoti, Moag Ancient brew weaponizes lands with ruthless efficiency. Expect salty groans as you animate forests, swing with a leafy army, and lock down boards with cards like **Winter Orb** and **Root Maze**. Opponents beware: your mana bases are not safe!
Abby, Merciless Soldier + Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Abby, Merciless Soldier teams up with Ellie, Vengeful Hunter for a relentless Gruul onslaught! This deck punishes your opponents with aggressive creatures, savage combat tricks, and relentless pressure. Expect the board to tremble as these two lead the charge in true top-tier fashion.
Community PickKamiz, Obscura Oculus
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus leads a spellbinding dance of unblockable threats and double-strike shenanigans. This community favorite leans into combat tricks, drawing cards off evasive creatures like **Cephalid Constable** and turning even the humblest tokens into potential game-changers. It’s all about incremental value, flash, and fun—no oppressive combos needed.
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Dive into this Sultai-colored spectacle where value and grind reign supreme! With classics like **Simic Sky Swallower** and **Acidic Slime** holding down the fort, the deck leans into slow, steady board control and combat wins—no flashy combos, just pure community-crafted fun.
Best RoastGorma, the Gullet
Ever wanted to build around a commander whose wincon is 'maybe they'll forget about me'? Feast your eyes on Gorma, the Gullet, where cards like **Raging Goblin** and **Goblin Digging Team** make a glorious return—presumably for flavor, not function. This deck’s strategy is so spicy, even the lands are scared to enter untapped.
Saltiest DeckThe Balrog, Durin's Bane
Brace yourself for The Balrog, Durin's Bane deck—where every threat you play becomes a snack for the darkness. With classics like **Grave Pact** and **Dictate of Erebos**, your board will vanish faster than a Fellowship in Moria. Opponents beware: this is salt-mining at its finest.
Top PowerKinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy commands a midrange combo arsenal, turbocharging mana dorks and artifacts like **Basalt Monolith** into game-ending engines. With 9 efficient tutors and a full suite of free interaction, this deck blazes through tables—provided it draws enough lands!
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Sometimes, a mystery is the best pick—our community has rallied behind this enigmatic deck! Unbound by commanders or cards, it proves that sometimes the real magic is in the friends we make along the way. What will you imagine for this blank slate?
Deck PrimerKinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy doesn’t just double your mana—he turns every rock and dork into a potential Eldrazi-fueled fireworks show! With ramp pieces like **Basalt Monolith** and the spin-to-win magic of Kinnan’s activated ability, this primer deck is all about assembling infinite mana and unleashing haymakers. New pilots should prioritize ramp, protect Kinnan, and aim for those satisfying high-roller topdecks.
Tournament SpotlightRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers spearhead a fast-paced Gruul aggro-combo shell packing premium lands and explosive mana acceleration. Using classics like **Kessig Wolf Run** and **Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx**, this deck goes wide and tall, threatening lethal with a single untap. Tournament-viable thanks to redundancy, consistency, and a shell that can pivot from aggro to combo in a flash.
Best RoastRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers
Ever wanted your Commander deck to be as rebellious as the Turtles themselves? This Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers deck packs a whopping 111 cards—because drawing into your wincon is overrated when you can just topdeck chaos! Highlights include mixing Ninja synergy with what can only be described as 'bold culinary choices.'
Saltiest DeckKinnan, Bonder Prodigy
When Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy hits the table, expect groans and the faint tinkling of fast mana. With a mini-army of mana rocks like **Sol Ring** and **Mox Opal**, and backbreaking lock pieces like **Hullbreacher**, this deck turbo-charges its way to overwhelming board states. Prepare for the salt when Kinnan starts flipping enormous bombs for two mana at instant speed!