Dredge EDH MTG: A Unique Take on a Classic Deck Archetype

The world of Magic: The Gathering's Commander format offers an exciting opportunity to put our own spin on popular deck archetypes from other formats, such as Vintage and Modern. In this article, we're going to explore how to transform the classic Dredge deck into a unique and powerful EDH (Elder Dragon Highlander) build.

Dredge is a well-known archetype in Vintage that revolves around reanimating big creatures from the graveyard using dredge cards like Carrion Feeder or Grudge Keeper. These creatures, such as Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite, and Ashen Rider, provide a significant advantage on the battlefield. By incorporating flashbacks and dredge effects, we can return these powerful creatures to play.

When considering which commander to use for this deck, several options come into play. Ravos, Soultender is an honorable mention due to its ability to give us access to all four colors from the original Vintage Dredge deck. However, it's a bit too expensive and restrictive to be viable in our EDH build.

Thrasios, Triton Hero and Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix are also worth mentioning as they can provide us with the necessary colors for our deck. However, Elesh Norn is an excellent reanimation target, even if it's not a suitable commander on its own.

After careful consideration, we've decided to choose a different commander that will lead this unique and powerful EDH build. This Red-less self-mill deck focuses on reanimating big creatures like Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite, and Ashen Rider using flashbacks and dredge effects.

To make our deck more interesting and familiar to 60-card players, we'll draw inspiration from competitive Vintage Dredge decks that typically don't make it into Commander. This will allow us to create a unique EDH build that's unlike the typical decks you might see for a selected commander.

If you're new to Commander, this deck provides an excellent opportunity to dip your toes in the water and experience a style of play with which you're already familiar from playing 60-card decks. And if you're a veteran Commander player, there might be something cool here to try out.

This is just the first installment in a series of three articles where we'll discuss how to transfer popular 60-card deck archetypes into Commander. Stay tuned for more exciting builds and ideas as we explore the world of EDH!

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