Duel Commander Metagame & Top Decks
Updated · Aminatou, the Fateshifter leads at 8.7%
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Aminatou, the Fateshifter is increasing to 8.7%, Brigid, Clachan's Heart at 8.7%, Cloud, Midgar Mercenary at 8.7%, Aerid Konstrari at 6.5%.
| 13.3% |  | 1 | 2 | 39.9 | +217% | |
| 6.3% |  | 2 | 2 | 37.6 | −60% | |
| 6.3% |  | 3 | 2.2 | 39 | New | |
| 5.5% |  | 4 | 3 | 36 | +14% | |
| 3.9% |  | 5 | 2.3 | 36.6 | −18% | |
| 3.9% |  | 6 | 2.3 | 38.8 | +30% | |
| 3.9% |  | 7 | 2.2 | 39.4 | — | |
| 3.9% |  | 8 | 3.2 | 36 | −7% | |
| 3.1% |  | 9 | 2.5 | 38 | — | |
| 3.1% | | 10 | 2.3 | 38.3 | — | |
| 3.1% |  | 11 | 2.3 | 37.5 | −35% | |
| 3.1% |  | 12 | 2.4 | 36 | — | |
| 3.1% |  | 13 | 2.2 | 37 | — | |
| 3.1% |  | 14 | 2.4 | 34 | — | |
| 2.3% |  | 15 | 2.4 | 37 | New | |
| 2.3% | | 16 | 2.6 | 38.3 | — | |
| 2.3% |  | 17 | 2 | 35 | −35% | |
| 2.3% |  | 18 | 2.2 | 37.7 | — | |
| 2.3% |  | 19 | 1.6 | 42.7 | −35% | |
| 1.6% |  | 20 | 2.6 | 37.5 | −63% | |
| 1.6% | | 21 | 2.1 | 35 | −57% | |
| 1.6% |  | 22 | 1.6 | 35.5 | New | |
| 1.6% |  | 23 | 2.5 | 35 | — | |
| 1.6% |  | 24 | 1.6 | 37 | New | |
| 1.6% | | 25 | 3.9 | 37 | — | |
| 1.6% |  | 26 | 2.4 | 42 | — | |
| 0.8% | | 27 | 2.4 | 34 | −74% | |
| 0.8% |  | 28 | 3.6 | 54 | — | |
| 0.8% |  | 29 | 2.5 | 37 | — | |
| 0.8% |  | 30 | 2.6 | 40 | — | |
| 0.8% |  | 31 | 2.1 | 36 | New | |
| 0.8% |  | 32 | 2.2 | 37 | New | |
| 0.8% | | 33 | 2 | 38 | — | |
| 0.8% |  | 34 | 2.4 | 39 | New | |
| 0.8% | | 35 | 2.2 | 39 | New | |
| 0.8% |  | 36 | 2.4 | 39 | — | |
| 0.8% |  | 37 | 2.5 | 36 | New | |
| 0.8% | | 38 | 1.9 | 36 | −78% | |
| 0.8% |  | 39 | 2 | 38 | — | |
| 0.8% | | 40 | 4 | 37 | New | |
| 0.8% | | 41 | 2.4 | 42 | — |
Duel Commander right now
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary leads Duel Commander at 13.3% of decks over the last 30 days (128 lists), ahead of Brigid, Clachan's Heart (6.3%) and Jace, Multiverse Architect (6.3%). The top five are 35.2% of decks.
Latest Duel Commander decklists
- DuelCastMTG · Brigid, Clachan's Heart · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 26
- raniery · Aminatou, the Fateshifter · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 25
- Albyz · Atraxa, Grand Unifier · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 25
- ambroiseb1 · Cloud, Midgar Mercenary · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 25
- Pessimist1c · Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 24
- AllienWalker · Emry, Lurker of the Loch · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 24
- Le_Depite · Dargo, the Shipwrecker & Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 24
- qaN · Aminatou, the Fateshifter · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 24
- wooop_orc · Aragorn, King of Gondor · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 24
- Professor-Rex · Aminatou, the Fateshifter · Duel Commander League · 5-0 · Oct 21
How this data works
Duel Commander numbers on this page come from public MTGO League 5-0 decklists. The window is the last 30 days (128 lists). The page rebuilds every 6 hours. Meta share is a commander's share of those League decks. More detail is in the FAQ.
Duel Commander metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Duel Commander metagame?
The Duel Commander metagame is led by Cloud, Midgar Mercenary at 13.3% of recent League 5-0 decklists, ahead of Brigid, Clachan's Heart at 6.3%.
What deck should I play in Duel Commander?
If you want the most-played deck, Cloud, Midgar Mercenary is 13.3% of the field.
What is the best deck in Duel Commander right now?
By meta share, Cloud, Midgar Mercenary is the most played Duel Commander deck right now.
What are the most played cards in Duel Commander?
The most-played cards across recent Duel Commander decklists are Swords to Plowshares (55.5% of decks), Mental Misstep (46.9%), and Demonic Tutor (45.3%). See the full Duel Commander staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Duel Commander metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 41 Duel Commander archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 13.3% of the field, and the top five account for 35.2% - 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 30 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?
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary is the fastest riser in the Duel Commander metagame, up 217% over the prior 30 days (4.2% → 13.3%). Slimefoot and Squee (+30%) and Aminatou, the Fateshifter (+14%) are 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.
All Duel Commander archetypes
A-Z, with the date each deck last posted a result.
- Aang, Swift Savior
- Acererak the Archlich
- Aerid Konstrari
- Amalia Benavides Aguirre & Lurrus of the Dream-Den
- Aminatou, the Fateshifter
- Anafenza, the Foremost
- Aragorn, King of Gondor
- Ashling, the Limitless
- Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar
- Atraxa, Grand Unifier
- Azusa, Lost but Seeking
- Basim Ibn Ishaq
- Breya, Etherium Shaper
- Brigid, Clachan's Heart
- Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- Cecil, Dark Knight
- Celes, Rune Knight
- Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
- Dargo, the Shipwrecker & Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
- Dargo, the Shipwrecker & Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
- Ellivere of the Wild Court
- Elminster
- Emet-Selch, Unsundered
- Emry, Lurker of the Loch
- Ertai Resurrected
- Esika, God of the Tree
- Glarb, Calamity's Augur
- Golos, Tireless Pilgrim
- Grist, the Hunger Tide
- Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
- Hidetsugu and Kairi
- Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper & Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
- Jace, Multiverse Architect
- Jeska, Thrice Reborn & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- Juri, Master of the Revue
- Katara, Waterbending Master
- Kefka, Court Mage
- Ketramose, the New Dawn
- King T'Challa
- Krang, Master Mind
- Kraum, Ludevic's Opus & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- Leonardo, the Balance & Michelangelo, the Heart
- Leovold, Emissary of Trest
- Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
- Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
- Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
- Lurrus of the Dream-Den & Sorin of House Markov
- Maelstrom Wanderer
- Magda, Brazen Outlaw
- Magda, the Hoardmaster
- Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
- Marath, Will of the Wild
- Mister Fantastic
- Mole Man, Moloid Master
- Muxus, Goblin Grandee
- Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Niv-Mizzet Reborn
- Norin, Swift Survivalist
- Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
- Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
- Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
- Quintorius, History Chaser
- Ral, Monsoon Mage
- Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
- Satya, Aetherflux Genius
- Silas Renn, Seeker Adept & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- Slimefoot and Squee
- Spider-Man 2099
- Surris, Spidersilk Innovator
- Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
- Tana, the Bloodsower & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
- Tasigur, the Golden Fang
- Terra, Magical Adept
- Thanos, the Mad Titan
- The Fantasticar
- The Wandering Minstrel
- Tifa Lockhart
- Tivit, Seller of Secrets
- Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos
- Toph, Greatest Earthbender
- Uharis, the Stormspinner
- Vivi Ornitier
- Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
- Winota, Joiner of Forces
- Winter, Cynical Opportunist
- Zhao, the Moon Slayer
- Zurgo Bellstriker
Top Duel Commander cards
Most-played cards by decklists, last 90 days.
- Command Tower352 decks
- Misty Rainforest348 decks
- Marsh Flats339 decks
- Prismatic Vista333 decks
- Wooded Foothills327 decks
- Verdant Catacombs320 decks
- Windswept Heath307 decks
- Scalding Tarn300 decks
- Bloodstained Mire297 decks
- Arid Mesa290 decks
- Flooded Strand278 decks
- Polluted Delta275 decks
- Urza's Saga261 decks
- Swords to Plowshares250 decks
- Solitude211 decks
- Demonic Tutor203 decks
- Skullclamp202 decks
- Mental Misstep191 decks
- Fatal Push189 decks
- Parallax Wave188 decks
- Thoughtseize180 decks
- Voice of Victory179 decks
- Boseiju, Who Endures178 decks
- Witch Enchanter174 decks
- Brainstorm170 decks
- Multiversal Passage168 decks
- Skyclave Apparition163 decks
- Wash Away163 decks
- Spell Snare162 decks
- Force Spike160 decks