The top Commander cards from MTG Foundations: Must-haves for your deck!
Commander is the most popular format in Magic: The Gathering. In this blog we present the top 15 cards from the Foundations (EN) / Grundstein (DE) set that will enhance your deck. With strong reprints and innovative strategies, the set offers the perfect highlights for every deck.
Ready to breathe new life into your Commander decks? Then buckle up! Magic: The Gathering Foundations is like a treasure chest full of potential highlights - and the best part is: it's not just about legendary creatures. Whether you want to upgrade your favorite deck with exciting new cards, refresh old staples, or try out completely crazy strategies - you're guaranteed to find what you're looking for here.
Let's discover together in this blog the 15 best Commander cards from MTG Foundations that could take your games to the next level. Ready to take your friends' breath away at the table? Then go ahead - Commander madness awaits!
Why is Foundations for Commander so special?
Foundations impresses with a variety of cards that can enrich any style of play. There are strong reprints, innovative new cards, and opportunities for crazy combos that make every Commander game more exciting. Instead of just relying on legendary creatures, the set offers universal cards that can be inserted into many decks. That's what makes it so special - and so valuable for every player.
The best Commander cards from Foundations – something for every taste!
First of all, what makes a "good" Commander card is always in the eye of the beholder - or rather, in the hands of the player. Maybe you're a real fan of control and card drawing in blue, or you just can't do anything with white and would prefer to banish Plains from the game. No problem! Everyone has their own preferences - and that's exactly why this list is so diverse.
From bombastic spells to nasty creatures to clever utility cards, there's something lurking in the depths of MTG Foundations that will make every player's heart beat faster. And even if a card isn't quite your style, you might find the perfect inspiration to throw at your next opponent. Sound good? Then let's dive in!
Top Commander cards from MTG Foundations (EN) / Grundstein (DE)
The Top 15: Foundations Highlights for Commander
As mentioned, the strength of a card is often in the eye of the beholder. While some cards divide opinion, others are widely agreed upon. Here is our selection of the 15 strongest Commander cards from MTG Foundations.
1st Reclamation Sage
A reprint that should not be missing from any green Commander deck. With the ability to destroy an artifact or enchantment, Reclamation Sage is particularly strong in combination with blink effects. This allows you to neutralize entire playing styles of your opponents.
2. Swiftfoot Boots
A classic that combines hexproof and haste in one card. Perfect for protecting your commander from dangerous spells and getting him into play faster. An absolute must-have!
3rd Opt
A little blue miracle: For just one mana you can "scry" a card and draw another. This versatile card harmonizes perfectly with the keyword abilities "Prowess" and "Magecraft". So be sure to plan a place in your deck to exploit its full potential!
4. Solemn Simulacrum (“Sad Robot”)
The sad robot is an all-rounder that combines mana ramp and card drawing. Hardly any other card is as flexible and universally usable as this one.
5th Phyrexian Arena
A black enchantment that draws you an additional card every turn - in exchange for a small loss of life. This may not sound like an advantage at first, but many decks know how to use this effect cleverly. Especially in the Commander format, a life is a very small price to pay for access to additional cards.
6. Muldrotha, the Gravetide
The queen of graveyard strategies. Muldrotha lets you permanently cast cards from your graveyard - ideal for Sultai decks with lots of sacrifice mechanics or fetchlands.
7th Doubling Season
This green enchantment classic doubles your tokens and counters. Doubling Season brings pure power and should not be missing from any green Commander deck.
8. Arahbo, the First Fang
Attention cat players: Arahbo not only provides a +1/+1 buff for your cats, but also provides an overwhelming army with 1/1 cat tokens. Perfect for tribal fans!
9. Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
This 5/5 Dragon lets you expand your hand without limit and rewards you with extra card draw for non-combat damage you deal to opponents. Extremely useful for burn-style decks to refill their hand.
10. Bloodthirsty Conqueror
A 5/5 Vampire Knight that has flying, is deadly, and gives you life when opponents lose life. Combined with cards like Sanguine Bond, it creates a dangerous state for your opponents.
11. Quilled Greatwurm
A massive 7/7 with trample that can be cast from the graveyard. A real nightmare for opponents as it is hard to get rid of and buffs your creatures.
12. Valkyrie's Call
This white enchantment brings all of your non-Angel creatures back to the battlefield as Angels when they die—and with +1/+1 counters on them! An incredibly powerful card for decks built around Angel synergies.
13. Twinflame Tyrant
Do twice as much damage? This red dragon makes it possible. With Twinflame Tyrant you can destroy entire playing fields and quickly force opponents onto the defensive.
14. Banner of Kinship
The ultimate artifact for tribal decks: choose a creature type and this banner empowers it with counters and buffs. A must-have for any type-specific strategy.
15. Crystal Barricade
A protective shield for you and your field: This artifact creature with hexproof prevents all non-combat damage. A game-changer against burn decks!
Conclusion: Why you shouldn't miss MTG Foundations
Whether you're a veteran Commander player or just getting into this exciting format, Foundations is a must-have. With powerful reprints, innovative new cards, and crazy combos, this set has the potential to revolutionize your card pool and gameplay.
Share your opinion with us!
Do you already have a favorite card from Foundations ? Feel free to share your thoughts and deck ideas in the comments! And don't forget to grab some booster packs - you might just pick up one of the top cards on our list.
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