How Fun Are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Principal Set Commanders?

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Hey nerds! With the discharge of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we’re launched to 38 new uncommon and mythic commanders from the principle set. While many individuals would possibly ask which of those is essentially the most highly effective, I desire to ask how enjoyable they’re. As is the case with most Universes Beyond units, I’ll be splitting up the principle set and precons because of the excessive variety of commanders.

Of course, every individual’s definition of enjoyable differs, so I’d charge a commander decrease or increased than you. That does not imply I believe it is dangerous or that you simply’re dangerous for taking part in them, and, to be clear, that is for informal Commander solely.

If you are in search of deck techs for any of the commanders you see beneath, you will discover all of our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles deck techs right here.

The ranks are as follows:

• Want to Build: I’m enthusiastic about constructing these commanders. Their impact could possibly be distinctive or a brand new tackle an previous mechanic I like.
• Fun: These are near wanting to construct, however I’m not going out of my method to brew a listing for myself.
• Could Be Fun: These commanders are highly effective and do not pull you in a single path, however due to that, it means that you can construct bizarre methods with a robust engine, or have distinctive construct paths that might work.
• Fun within the 99: Sometimes commanders are printed for 60-card Magic or to assist a theme. I do not wish to name them not enjoyable, since they normally are enjoyable. But simply not enjoyable because the chief of a deck.
• Not Fun: This is normally reserved for older commanders who’re seven-mana vanilla creatures, one thing approach too jank, or are too salt-inducing for my style.

The Commanders of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Agent Bishop, Man in BlackAgent Bishop, Man in Black

Solid roleplayer in a counters deck. Reminds me of Luminarch AspirantLuminarch Aspirant, however will get to buff two creatures and does not essentially must be your individual.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Leonardo, Cutting EdgeLeonardo, Cutting Edge

A bog-standard life achieve commander with the upside of sneak. If you wished to construct a Lifegain deck, he’ll be serviceable. Nothing fancy right here, which is not essentially a foul factor.

Fun Rank: Fun

Leonardo, Sewer SamuraiLeonardo, Sewer Samurai

If you’ve gotten SolemnitySolemnity and any zero-mana creature, like OrnithopterOrnithopter, you possibly can go infinite with any free sacrifice outlet. Even with out Solemnity, there are a number of methods to control counters.

Fun Rank: Fun

Deck Tech by Brian Cain

Sally Pride, Lioness LeaderSally Pride, Lioness Leader

My first impression was that Sally is a mediocre go-wide commander. But then I noticed her skill is not forged, however enters. White has loads of methods to blink her, and playing cards like Delney, Streetwise LookoutDelney, Streetwise Lookout may give you a further set off.

Fun Rank: Fun

April O’Neil, HacktivistApril O’Neil, Hacktivist

Not certain the place I’d wish to play April. I may see her as an artifact commander, however there are extra fascinating choices in blue.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Deck Tech by Jesse Barker Plotkin

Donatello, Gadget MasterDonatello, Gadget Master

Players are much less keen to get smacked by a commander in comparison with a creature within the 99. Especially one which has a robust impact. But there are many methods to bounce Donatello again to your hand, redeploy some unblockable fool like GingerbruteGingerbrute, and assault once more subsequent flip.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Donatello, Mutant MechanicDonatello, Mutant Mechanic

Whenever I see a faucet skill on a blue commander, I wish to go infinite utilizing Intruder AlarmIntruder Alarm. Using a mana dork, like Silver MyrSilver Myr, Animation ModuleAnimation Module, and Intruder AlarmIntruder Alarm provides you infinite tokens and counters. He additionally makes an awesome Vehicle commander that may animate Smuggler’s CopterSmuggler’s Copter or Skysovereign, Consul FlagshipSkysovereign, Consul Flagship.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Deck Tech by Cas Hinds

Kitsune, Dragon’s DaughterKitsune, Dragon’s Daughter

Can’t wait so as to add it to my Oops All Dreadmaws deck. This will both be an extremely enjoyable commander, the place the pilot strikes issues round to trigger distinctive interactions, or they’re going to lock a single participant out of the sport by giving them some god-awful creature.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Deck Tech by Jeff Girten

Krang, Master MindKrang, Master Mind

Affinity for artifacts is already a notoriously damaged skill. I’ll be stunned if Krang ever prices greater than three mana to forged, even after being eliminated a number of occasions.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Deck Tech by Jeff Girten

Mondo GeckoMondo Gecko

This is likely to be a scorching take, however I truly love this commander. Now, I do know I stated earlier I do not like fight injury triggers on commanders, however constructing a color-changing deck is strictly why I play commander. Where else am I going to play absolutely the banger, Dream CoatDream Coat?

Fun Rank: Want to Build

Renet, Temporal ApprenticeRenet, Temporal Apprentice

I’m certain Renet will do wonders in Inalla, Archmage RitualistInalla, Archmage Ritualist decks or some Blink deck. Her skill is far worse while you see it coming and if you happen to wished to mass bounce your individual issues, there are higher results for this.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Armaggon, Future SharkArmaggon, Future Shark

It’ll in all probability kill individuals in Limited and perhaps as a reanimation goal within the 99 of a deck.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Madame Null, Power BrokerMadame Null, Power Broker

Goes infinite with persist creatures, assuming you’ve gotten sufficient life, and works nice within the 99 of counters decks.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Rat King, VerministerRat King, Verminister

Arguably the most effective Relentless RatsRelentless Rats and Rat ColonyRat Colony commander. You can simply fill your graveyard, then use Verminister’s skill to reanimate your military proper earlier than your flip. Or you possibly can construct a Rat typal deck.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Savanti Romero, Time’s ExileSavanti Romero, Time’s Exile

I really like seeing card benefit within the command zone. It’s somewhat sluggish, as mono-black does not have a ton of counter assist. But within the 99 of counter decks, I’m into this.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Shark Shredder, Killer CloneShark Shredder, Killer Clone

Sneak from the command zone is quite a bit much less sneaky. The timing of the reanimation is cute, making certain no matter you reanimate will hit your opponent. The greatest concern is your opponent having a creature price stealing.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Super ShredderSuper Shredder

Another mono black sacrifice commander. The concern is that this one does not do something apart get greater. You can use Rite of ConsumptionRite of Consumption or Whispersilk CloakWhispersilk Cloak tclose out video games, however that is not tremendous fascinating for a sacrifice commander.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Deck Tech by Levi Perry

Casey Jones, VigilanteCasey Jones, Vigilante

Maybe you will play this as a Madness commander? It’s not very inspiring.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Raphael, Ninja DestroyerRaphael, Ninja Destroyer

Notably, Raphael does not need to be dealt fight injury. If you may give him indestructible, Lightning BoltLightning Bolt turns into Dark RitualDark Ritual, and Lightning AxeLightning Axe turns into one thing dumber. And Blasphemous ActBlasphemous Act in all probability wins you the sport on the spot.

Fun Rank: Fun

Raphael, the NightwatcherRaphael, the Nightwatcher

Better while you shock individuals with this than having it within the command zone. Still not dangerous as a commander, however not that fascinating.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Slash, Reptile RampagerSlash, Reptile Rampager

If Purphoros, God of the ForgePurphoros, God of the Forge is simply too costly (money-wise), attempt Slash. He is not nearly as good, but it surely’s shut sufficient. It’s additionally an awesome choice to energy down your Purphoros deck.

Fun Rank: Fun

Deck Tech by Nicholas Lucchesi

Groundchuck & DirtbagGroundchuck & Dirtbag

An enormous mana commander in a colour that already ramps a bunch. I may see this as an excellent commander for a brand new participant who simply needs to play massive spells, however not all that fascinating.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99 

Deck Tech by Jesse Barker Plotkin

Leatherhead, Swamp StalkerLeatherhead, Swamp Stalker

She’s nice interplay in a counters deck, however is missing as a commander in each enjoyable and energy.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99 

Deck Tech by Bennie Smith

Michelangelo, ImproviserMichelangelo, Improviser

We’ve seen results like this on a number of commanders and playing cards previously. Most do not require you deal fight injury to set off. It’s cute if you happen to may give him double strike.

Fun Rank: Could be Fun

Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11

A Hardened ScalesHardened Scales from the command zone that enters with a token. An ideal addition to any +1/+1 counter or Blink deck.

Fun Rank: Fun within the 99

Mutagen Man, Living OozeMutagen Man, Living Ooze

I’ve been messing round with a Sultai () sport objects deck that makes each token possible, and Mutagen Man might be an awesome inclusion. Notably, he can cut back the flexibility prices to zero, which is nice.