MTG Duel Commander Decklists
No. 1 strategy
Fastest riser
Rising card
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Emry, Lurker of the Loch is increasing to 11.7%, Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd at 10.0%, Aminatou, the Fateshifter at 5.0%, Lumra, Bellow of the Woods at 5.0%.
| 11.7% | 1 | 1.8 | 35.3 | +52% | ||
| 10.0% | 2 | 2.3 | 38.5 | +8% | ||
| 5.0% | 3 | 2.9 | 37 | — | ||
| 5.0% | 4 | 2.5 | 55 | New | ||
| 5.0% | 5 | 2.3 | 37.7 | New | ||
| 5.0% | 6 | 2.3 | 38 | — | ||
| 3.3% | 7 | 2.3 | 38.5 | New | ||
| 3.3% | 8 | 2.3 | 34.5 | — | ||
| 3.3% | 9 | 2 | 36 | New | ||
| 3.3% | 10 | 3 | 35 | — | ||
| 3.3% | 11 | 2.2 | 38 | −64% | ||
| 3.3% | 12 | 2.3 | 48 | — | ||
| 3.3% | 13 | 2.4 | 38 | New | ||
| 3.3% | 14 | 2.3 | 36 | New | ||
| 3.3% | 15 | 2.4 | 37 | — | ||
| 3.3% | 16 | 1.7 | 42 | New | ||
| 3.3% | 17 | 2.5 | 36 | −69% | ||
| 1.7% | 18 | 2.8 | 39 | New | ||
| 1.7% | 19 | 2 | 36 | New | ||
| 1.7% | 20 | 2 | 40 | — | ||
| 1.7% | 21 | 1.9 | 34 | New | ||
| 1.7% | 22 | 2 | 39 | New | ||
| 1.7% | 23 | 2.4 | 38 | New | ||
| 1.7% | 24 | 2.1 | 37 | New | ||
| 1.7% | 25 | 2.2 | 36 | — | ||
| 1.7% | 26 | 2.2 | 38 | New | ||
| 1.7% | 27 | 2.2 | 41 | — | ||
| 1.7% | 28 | 4 | 36 | — | ||
| 1.7% | 29 | 1.4 | 41 | — | ||
| 1.7% | 30 | 2.2 | 37 | New |
League 5-0s by strategy, last 14 days
- 1. Emry, Lurker of the Loch, 7 League 5-0s
- 2. Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd, 6 League 5-0s
- 3. Aminatou, the Fateshifter, 3 League 5-0s
- 4. Lumra, Bellow of the Woods, 3 League 5-0s
- 5. Quintorius, History Chaser, 3 League 5-0s
- 6. Tana, the Bloodsower & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful, 3 League 5-0s
- 7. Aragorn, King of Gondor, 2 League 5-0s
- 8. Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar, 2 League 5-0s
- 9. Dargo, the Shipwrecker & Silas Renn, Seeker Adept, 2 League 5-0s
- 10. Emet-Selch, Unsundered, 2 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Emry, Lurker of the Loch, 11.7%, was #5
- #2 Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd, 10.0%, was #3
- #3 Aminatou, the Fateshifter, 5.0%, was #2
- #4 Lumra, Bellow of the Woods, 5.0%, was #6
- #5 Quintorius, History Chaser, 5.0%, was #1
- #6 Tana, the Bloodsower & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful, 5.0%, was #7
- #7 Aragorn, King of Gondor, 3.3%, was #4
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emry, Lurker of the Loch | was #5▲ 4 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd | was #3▲ 1 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 3 | Aminatou, the Fateshifter | was #2▼ 1 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 4 | Lumra, Bellow of the Woods | was #6▲ 2 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 5 | Quintorius, History Chaser | was #1▼ 4 | #1 · 90d ago |
| 6 | Tana, the Bloodsower & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful | was #7▲ 1 | #4 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Aragorn, King of Gondor | was #4▼ 3 | #2 · 30d ago |
Biggest movers
League share, last 14 days vs prior 14
Ranked by League appearance count. Meta share is each commander's share of all ingested 5-0 League decklists in the window (60 total).
Duel Commander metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Duel Commander metagame?
The Duel Commander metagame is led by Emry, Lurker of the Loch at 11.7% of recent League 5-0 decklists, with Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd close behind at 10.0%.
What deck should I play in Duel Commander?
If you want the most-played deck, Emry, Lurker of the Loch is 11.7% of the field.
What is the best deck in Duel Commander right now?
By meta share, Emry, Lurker of the Loch is the most played Duel Commander deck right now. See the full rankings in the metagame table above.
What are the most played cards in Duel Commander?
The most-played cards across recent Duel Commander decklists are Mental Misstep (51.7% of decks), Daze (48.3%), and Spell Snare (46.7%). See the full Duel Commander staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Duel Commander metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 30 Duel Commander archetypes over the last 14 days. The most-played deck holds 11.7% of the field, and the top five account for 36.7% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Duel Commander metagame ranked?
The Duel Commander metagame ranks commanders by League 5-0 appearance share over the last 14 days, updated in real time. There is no Challenge-based S through D tier list for this format.
What decks are rising in the Duel Commander meta?
Emry, Lurker of the Loch is the fastest riser in the Duel Commander metagame, up 52% over the prior 14 days (7.7% → 11.7%). Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd (+8%) is also gaining share.
What is Duel Commander in MTG?
Duel Commander is a 1v1 variant of Commander played primarily on MTGO, with its own ban list tuned for competitive two-player games. Metagame data here comes from public League 5-0 results on MTGO.