Commander Power Calculator

Mana Acceleration (0-10):

Tutors & Search (0-10):

Card Advantage (0-10):

Win Conditions (0-10):

Removal & Control (0-10):

Resilience & Protection (0-10):

Mana Base Quality (0-10):

Average CMC:

In Magic: The Gathering’s Commander format, understanding the power and competitiveness of your deck is crucial for improving gameplay and finding the right playgroup. The Commander Power Calculator lets you evaluate your deck’s key strengths—from mana acceleration to win conditions—and instantly reveals your deck’s overall power level, tier classification, and recommended pods.

Whether you’re tuning a competitive cEDH deck or building a casual, fun deck, this tool helps identify how your deck stacks up and where to focus your improvements.

How to Use the Commander Power Calculator

Simply rate your deck on the following attributes using the dropdowns:

Mana Acceleration (0-10): Rate how explosive and fast your mana generation is.
Tutors & Search (0-10): Evaluate your access to tutor effects and searching cards.
Card Advantage (0-10): Assess your deck’s ability to draw extra cards or gain advantage.
Win Conditions (0-10): Rate the strength and speed of your deck’s win conditions.
Removal & Control (0-10): Judge your deck’s capacity for removal and controlling the game.
Resilience & Protection (0-10): Consider how well your deck protects itself and recovers.
Mana Base Quality (0-10): Assess the efficiency and optimization of your mana base.
Average CMC (0-10): Rate the deck’s average converted mana cost, with lower being better for speed.

Once all are selected, hit Calculate to get your deck’s:

Total Score (out of 80)
Power Level (scaled to 0-10)
Power Rating (e.g., Competitive, Casual)
Deck Tier (Tier 1 to Tier 6)
Suggested Playgroups (pods or tournament types)

Example Calculation

If your deck’s ratings are:

Mana Acceleration: 8 (Very Strong)
Tutors & Search: 6 (Some Tutors)
Card Advantage: 8 (Excellent)
Win Conditions: 6 (Several Win-Cons)
Removal & Control: 8 (Strong Control)
Resilience & Protection: 6 (Resilient)
Mana Base Quality: 8 (High Quality)
Average CMC: 8 (2.5 – 3.0)

Total Score: 54 / 80
Power Level: 7 / 10
Power Rating: Focused/Optimized
Deck Tier: Tier 3
Suggested Pods: Focused competitive casual

This result indicates a strong, well-optimized deck suitable for focused competitive casual playgroups.

Why Use This Calculator?

Comprehensive Deck Analysis: Covers all critical aspects influencing deck power.
Objective Rating: Converts subjective deck building choices into quantifiable data.
Tier Identification: Understand your deck’s place within the Commander meta spectrum.
Playgroup Recommendations: Find the right community or tournament environment for your deck.
Build Improvement: Pinpoint areas like mana base or resilience to enhance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Power Level score?
It’s a 0-10 scale showing your deck’s overall competitive strength.

2. How does Average CMC affect power?
Lower average CMC typically means faster, more efficient decks.

3. Why include both Removal & Control and Resilience?
Removal focuses on disrupting opponents; resilience is about protecting your own deck.

4. Can I use this for non-Commander decks?
This tool is designed specifically for Commander format decks.

5. How do I rate Tutors & Search?
Consider the number and speed of tutor cards or searching effects.

6. What does “Suggested Pods” mean?
It indicates the ideal playgroup or event your deck is suited for.

7. What is the highest deck tier?
Tier 1 represents top competitive cEDH decks.

8. Can this tool help me budget better?
Indirectly, by highlighting power areas affected by card quality.

9. What if my deck scores low?
Use the feedback to identify upgrades or strategic shifts.

10. How often should I re-calculate?
Whenever you make significant changes to your deck.

11. Does a high score guarantee wins?
Not necessarily—play skill and meta also impact results.

12. How important is mana base quality?
Very important—it affects deck consistency and speed.

13. Can I have multiple win conditions?
Yes, multiple win cons increase your deck’s flexibility and power.

14. What does “Resilience” include?
Cards like protection spells, recursion, or hexproof effects.

15. Is this calculator endorsed by Wizards of the Coast?
No, it’s a community tool to help players evaluate decks.

Conclusion

The Commander Power Calculator is an essential tool for Magic: The Gathering players looking to objectively assess and improve their Commander decks. By rating critical components like mana acceleration, card advantage, and resilience, you gain a clear picture of your deck’s competitive standing and find the best playgroups for your style. Use this calculator to build better decks and enjoy more satisfying Commander games.