The Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Expensive cEDH

Jeremy Rowe
Jun 5, 2026
Five Problems with Five-Color Typal Commanders
Jro looks at why five-color typal commanders so often feel hollow in Commander games, giving us a breakdown of five recurring design issues.
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MTGStocks
Prismari, the Inspiration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Erode
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dragon Tempest
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
85%synergy
Old Gnawbone
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
81%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
76%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Imperial Seal
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Hellkite Courser
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Worldly Tutor
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Force of Will
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Smothering Tithe
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Bloom Tender
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Roaming Throne
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Tiamat
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Noble Hierarch
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Atarka, World Render
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Balefire Dragon
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Charger
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Scion of Draco
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Stubborn Denial
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Eladamri's Call
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Sense
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Snap
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tithe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Pact
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Crux of Fate
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Devastation
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Majestic Genesis
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Culling Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Boom // Bust
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Vision
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ravages of War
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Haunting Voyage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Time Sieve
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Fist of Suns
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Trinisphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Arch
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Temur Ascendancy
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Dracogenesis
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Steely Resolve
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Doubling Season
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Moat
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Sneak Attack
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Defense of the Heart
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Food Chain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
The Kami War
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Greater Good
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Sarkhan Unbroken
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sarkhan the Mad
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Mox Jasper
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-38%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
89%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
88%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
88%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
89%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
72%synergy
Savannah
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
81%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
City of Brass
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Tundra
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Scalding Tarn
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Marsh Flats
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Cavern of Souls
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Stomping Ground
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-52%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-50%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Plains
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-53%synergy
Zagoth Triome
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Island
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-61%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Forest
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-63%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
The World Tree
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-14%synergy