What is cEDH
For those interested in exploring cEDH, there are various resources available to assist in deckbuilding, understanding the metagame, and learning about the most effective strategies. These resources can provide valuable insights and help players navigate the complexities of the format.
While cEDH may not be suitable for players seeking a more casual and relaxed experience, it offers a thrilling and challenging environment for those looking to test their skills, engage in intense strategic gameplay, and compete at the highest level in the Commander format.
cEDH, or Competitive Elder Dragon Highlander, is a highly competitive variation of the Commander format in Magic: The Gathering. While Commander is known for its casual gameplay and emphasis on fun, cEDH takes a more competitive approach.
In cEDH games, players form groups of 3 to 5 players, each with a pre-built deck of exactly 100 cards. Unlike other formats, where players can acquire cards through booster packs or preconstructed decks, cEDH requires players to carefully construct their decks from scratch.
Building a cEDH deck can be a challenging endeavor, as players aim to optimize their card choices and strategies to create a powerful and efficient deck. The goal is to assemble devastating combos, generate significant advantages, and achieve victory in the most efficient and consistent way possible.
cEDH Tier List 2023
Are you in search of an up-to-date cEDH tier list? Look no further, as you’ll find exactly that below. This page presents our most recent rankings of the finest commanders in Elder Dragon Highlander mode of Magic the Gathering. EDH, also known as Commander, is a delightful and casual format for enjoying the game of MTG.
However, due to the plethora of available commanders, constructing your ideal deck can be a tad challenging. Within this article, we’ll delve into the realm of top-tier EDH Commanders for Magic: The Gathering. These cards not only possess impressive qualities but are also highly viable within the current meta. Before delving into the finest cEDH commanders in MTG, allow me to provide a brief explanation of each tier ranking’s significance.
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cEDH Tier List
Here are all the best EDH Commanders in MTG in this current meta ranked accordingly to their power in separate tiers:
Tier S+ EDH Commanders (BEST)
- Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
- Kraum, Ludevic’s Opus
- Thrasios, Triton Hero
- Tymna the Weaver
Tier S EDH Commanders (Great)
If you don’t fancy building your deck with any of the Tier S+ Commanders, then you can also use the tier S EDH Commanders as they are also pretty competitive
- Armix, Filigree Thrasher
- Codie, Vociferous Codex
- Evelyn, the Covetous
- Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
- Jeska, Thrice Reborn
- K’rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
- Kenrith, the Returned King
- Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
- Krark, the Thumbless
- Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
- Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
- Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
- Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
- Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
- Urza, Lord High Artificer
- Winota, Joiner of Forces
Tier A EDH Commanders (Decent)
The Tier 2 commanders on our cEDH tier list are still good to be used, but they require a bit more support and strategy on your part. You can still win your battles with these but it’s not going to be a breeze. Here they are:
- Old Stickfingers
- Pako, Arcane Retriever
- Grolnok, the Omnivore
- Kinna, Bonder Prodigy
- Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
- Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
- Cormela, Glamour Thief
- Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
- Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
- Shorikai, Genesis Engine
- Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
- Marneus Calgar
- Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
- Cecily, Haunted Mage
- Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
- Kalamax, the Stormsire
- Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
- Minsc, Beloved Ranger
- Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
- Wernog, Rider’s Chaplain
- Jodah, the Unifier
- Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
- Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
- Niv-Mizzet, Parun
- Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
- Prosper, Tome-Bound
- Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
- Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
- Chulane, Teller of Tales
- Magda, Brazen Outlaw
- Animar, Soul of Elements
- Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
- Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
- Kykar, Wind’s Fury
- Magus Lucea Kane
- Slicer, Hired Muscle
- Kess, Dissident Mage
- The First Sliver
- Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
- Tana, the Bloodsower
- Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
- Birgi, God of Storytelling
- Omnath, Locus of Creation
- Captain Sisay
- Elsha of the Infinite
- Orvar, the All-Form
- Vial Smasher the Fierce
- Kodama of the East Tree
- Arcum Dagsson
- Halana, Kessig Ranger
- Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadow
- Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile
- Zaxara, the Exemplary
- Godo, Bandit Warlord
- Go-Shintai of Life’s Origin
- Haldan, Avid Arcanist
- Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
- Brago, King Eternal
- Vohar, Doomsday Scepter
- Tivit, Seller of Secrets
- The Gitrog Monster
- Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Tier B EDH Commanders (Average)
These commanders are ranked pretty decently in our cEDH tier list but overall you can probably do better by building your EDH deck with some from the higher ranks.
Still, if you don’t have any better cards you can build your deck with these:
- Anje Falkenrath
- Ramos, Dragon Engine
- Mishra, Claimed by Gix
- Muldrotha, the Gravetide
- Volo, Itinerant Scholar
- Yarok, the Desecrated
- Extus, Oriq Overlord
- Krenko, Mob Boss
- Oswald Fiddlebender
- Jinnie Fay, Jetmir’s Second
- Yeva, Nature’s Herald
- Azami, Lady of Scrolls
- Teferi, Temporal Archmage
- Atla Palani, Nest Tender
- Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
- Esika, God of the Tree
- Grist, the Hunger Tide
- Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
- Chatterfang, Squirrel General
- Light-Paws, Emperor’s Voice
- Tameshi, Reality Architect
- Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
- Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
- Tiamat
- Toxrill, the Corrosive
- Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
- Hurkyl, Master Wizard
- Teysa, Orzhov Scion
- Commissar Severina Raine
- Edgar Markov
- Tayam, Luminous Enigma
- Ashnod the Uncaring
- Bruvac the Grandiloquent
- Abdel Adrian, Gorion’s Ward
- Koll, the Forgemaster
- Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
- Alela, Artful Provocateur
- Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
- Marwyn, the Nurturer
- Kethis, the Hidden Hand
- Momir Vig, Simic Visionary
- Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
- Zirda, the Dawnwaker
- Prime Speaker Vannifar
- Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
- Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
- Ao, the Dawn Sky
- Queza, Augur of Agonies
- Jorn, God of Winter
- Daretti, Scrap Savant
- Brallin, Skyshark Rider
- Dargo, the Shipwrecker
- General Tazri
- Daryl, Hunter of Walkers
- Sythis, Harvest’s Hand
- Abaddon the Despoiler
- Araumi of the Dead Tide
- Jeleva, Nephalia’s Scourge
- Scion of the Ur-Dragon
- Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned
- Kroxa, Titan of Death’s Hunger
- Tatyova, Benthic Druid
- Megatron, Tyrant
- Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
- Okaun, Eye of Chaos
- Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
- Shabraz, the Skyshark
- Emry, Lurker of the Loch
- Tatsunari, Toad Rider
- Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
- Rielle, the Everwise
- Magar of the Magic Strings
- Dina, Soul Steeper
- Acererak the Archlich
- Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
- Kaalia of the Vast
- God-Eternal Kefnet
- Raffine, Scheming Seer
- Narset, Enlightened Master
- Teshar, Ancestor’s Apostle
- Zur the Enchanter
- Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
- Breya, Etherium Shaper
- Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
- Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
Tier C EDH Commanders (Below Average)
These are your below-average cEDH commanders, they aren’t really that great (compared to the ones in ranks above them) but they can still do the job, especially if you don’t have anything else to use. However, don’t expect to win games with ease.
- Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
- Lathril, Blade of the Elves
- Yasharn, Implacable Earth
- Heliod, God of the Sun
- Intet, the Dreamer
- The Mimeoplasm
- Florian, Voldaren Scion
- Ghave, Guru of Spores
- Mizzix of the Izmagnus
- Aminatou, the Fateshifter
- Satoru Umezawa
- Jace, Vryn’s Prodigy
- Tovolar, Dire Overlord
- Kels, Fight Fixer
- Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
- Sygg, River Cutthroat
- Marath, Will of the Wild
- Lonis, Cryptozoologist
- Volo, Guide to Monsters
- Lord Windgrace
- Edric, Spymaster of Trest
- Akiri, Line-Slinger
- Varina, Lich Queen
- Falco Spara, Pactweaver
- Karumonix, the Rat King
- Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
- Rionya, Fire Dancer
- Urza, Lord Protector
- Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
- Varolz, the Scar-Striped
- Toshiro Umezawa
- Nymris, Oona’s Trickster
- Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
- Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
Tier D EDH Commanders (Weak)
These are weak commanders that aren’t really suited for competitive EDH, but they can still work if you have a great deck around them:
- Valki, God of Lies
- Sharuum the Hegemon
- Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
- Meren of Clan Nel Toth
- Estrid, the Masked
- Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
- Gallia of the Endless Dance
- Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
- Roon of the Hidden Realm
- Thrasta, Tempest’s Roar
- Jared Carthalion
- Akiri, Fearless Voyager
- Jaxis, the Troublemaker
- Purphoros, God of the Forge
- Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
- Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
- Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice
- Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
- Fblthp, the Lost
- Jhoira of the Ghitu
- Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
- Oona, Queen of the Fae
- Karador, Ghost Chieftain
- Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
- Xyris, the Writhing Storm
- Kozilek, the Great Distortion
- Veyran, Voice of Duality
- Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
- Trazyn the Infinite
- Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
- Zevlor, Elturel Exile
- Soul of Windgrace
- Nin, the Pain Artist
Tier E EDH Commanders (Fringe)
Not really useful, these commanders are situational and depend on specific meta’s:
- Nekusar, the Mindrazer
- Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
- Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
- Obeka, Brute Chronologist
- Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
- Gaddock Teeg
- Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
- Sen Triplets
- Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
- Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- Tergrid, God of Fright
- Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
- Elminster
- Tinybones, Trinket Thief
- Baral, Chief of Compliance
- Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
- Taigam, Ojutai Master
- Myrel, Shield of Argive
- Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
- Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
- Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
Best Commanders in EDH
1. Muldrotha, the Gravetide
Muldrotha is probably the number one commander I get questions about. She is the definition of extreme value, and players love value. This color combination (sultai) is, without a doubt, the most powerful color combination in EDH. It’s just so satisfying to pull three or four cards from your graveyard and put them into play every turn. She does see some competitive play, as well, but mainly as a fringe commander.
2. Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice
Atraxa has been popular for a long time and has many, many different deck archetypes. I have seen infect, tokens, planeswalkers, stax, and many other types of decks from Atraxa players. All around, she’s a solid commander with a lot of versatility.
3. Edgar Markov
Edgar Markov is a commander I get a lot of questions about. I play mainly competitive EDH, so I don’t see this guy too much. However, it’s clear that he is one of the most popular commanders in recent years. Most of the decks seem to be a Vampire tribal deck with some aspects of the aristocrats archetype.
4. Golos, Tireless Pilgrim
Golos is another commander that lets you get cheaty on mana costs. What he does can feel meaningful and powerful and impactful on the table whenever he’s out. Just keep in mind that his ability does not give cards flash, so be mindful when building your list of fatties.
5. Lord Windgrace
I’ve always liked lands strategies. I used to be a scapeshift player in Modern, and I played Hex Depths in Legacy. I even played an Omnath, Locus of Rage EDH for a while, and I had a lot of fun. I also really like having a planeswalker commander because of the sheer value they bring. Lord Windgrace allows you to take the value to the extreme and play all those interesting lands from Magic’s history.
6. Kess, Dissident Mage
One of my favorites, Kess can be a really good combo commander or a kind of mid-range control commander. She is ubiquitous in CEDH, especially after the banning of flash. A very good commander pick, overall, if you want to have something that can scale in power to your needs.
7. Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadow
I love Yuriko as a card, and she just has so many different strategies that can be used for her. In CEDH, we see a lot of doomsday sort of decks with Yuriko at the head, but you can certainly just go with a straight ninjitsu deck with a ninja tribal for a lot of fun. She also generates a lot of value, and players love value!
8. Meren of Clan Nel Toth
Meren is a great all-around commander that can be as powerful as you want to make her. I play mainly CEDH, and she’s definitely a presence at the more cutting-edge tables. But she can also just be an absolute value monster if you want to create a mid-range graveyard-based deck. Meren is just great all around and has tons of synergy.
9. Gishath, Sun’s Avatar
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? This card brings me all the way back to first grade when I was obsessed with dinosaurs. The effect on this card is so cool, too, as you essentially get to cascade into a ton more dinosaurs! Although he has a pretty high casting cost, the haste makes him a real threat as your opponents are suddenly forced to deal with all of these dinosaurs.
10. Jodah, Archmage Eternal
People love cards that let you cheat on mana costs. Finally casting those game-breaking, over-the-top cards can lead to some really fun moments in EDH. Jodah allows you to be cheaty without taking the fun out of the game. He also comes in five colors, which is always nice.
cEDH Game Play
cEDH, or Competitive Elder Dragon Highlander, is a variant of the Commander format in Magic: The Gathering that focuses on highly optimized and competitive gameplay. In cEDH games, players strive to build the most efficient and powerful decks with the goal of winning as quickly and consistently as possible.
Unlike casual Commander games, where the emphasis is often on fun and social interaction, cEDH games prioritize strategic decision-making, intricate deckbuilding, and precise execution of game plans. Players in cEDH often employ powerful combos, efficient mana ramp, and disruptive control elements to gain an edge over their opponents.
In cEDH, deckbuilding is crucial. Players carefully select their commanders and build their decks around specific game-winning strategies. They aim to assemble powerful card combinations, generate infinite mana, or execute devastating win conditions that can quickly overpower their opponents.The gameplay in cEDH is fast-paced and highly interactive.
Players must be knowledgeable about the current metagame and understand the strategies and win conditions of their opponents to make optimal decisions. Counterspells, removal spells, and disruption are commonly used to disrupt opponents’ plans and protect their own win conditions.
cEDH games often involve intense decision-making, intricate stack interactions, and strategic planning. The format rewards players who have a deep understanding of the game’s rules, card interactions, and the metagame.It’s important to note that cEDH is a highly competitive format and may not be suitable for players looking for a more casual and relaxed gameplay experience. The focus is on pushing the boundaries of deckbuilding and gameplay to achieve the highest level of competitive success.
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