Building a Commander deck in Australia? These are the MTG singles that belong in virtually every Commander deck — cards that provide value, protection, ramp, and card advantage regardless of your commander or strategy.
Why Staples Matter in Commander
Commander (EDH) is the most popular MTG format in Australia. Unlike constructed formats, Commander decks are 100 cards of largely personal choice. Staples are the exception — cards so universally strong they appear in nearly every deck.
Ramp Staples
Sol Ring
The most played card in Commander. If you're not running Sol Ring, reconsider. At $3–5 AUD (multiple printings), there's no excuse not to own a copy for every deck.
Arcane Signet
Produces mana in your commander's colour identity. Around $4–6 AUD and an absolute must.
Cultivate / Kodama's Reach
Green ramp staples at $2–4 AUD each. Essential for any green deck.
Card Advantage Staples
Rhystic Study
One of the most powerful draw engines in Commander. Prices sit around $25–40 AUD for older printings. Worth every cent.
Mystic Remora
Similar to Rhystic Study, this ice age enchantment draws massive cards for just one blue mana. $15–25 AUD.
Phyrexian Arena
Reliable card draw in black. Around $8–12 AUD for various printings.
Removal Staples
Swords to Plowshares
The best white removal in Commander. $4–8 AUD for modern printings.
Cyclonic Rift
The best board wipe in Commander. Overloaded, it clears the entire board of non-land permanents. $20–35 AUD.
Chaos Warp
Red's answer to problematic permanents. $3–5 AUD.
Protection Staples
Lightning Greaves
Haste and shroud for your commander. $4–6 AUD. Essential.
Swiftfoot Boots
Budget alternative to Lightning Greaves with hexproof. $2–4 AUD.
Building Your Staple Collection
Don't try to buy all staples at once. Start with the cheapest (Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, Lightning Greaves) and build from there. Most staples maintain value well in Australia, making them good long-term investments.
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