Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Haste Whenever Ardoz or another creature you control enters, that creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. {3}{R}: Create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token with haste. Activate only as a sorcery.
How Ardoz decks play in EDH
Ardoz, Cobbler of War is a mono-red commander costing 1R, and its legendary creature - goblin shaman line shapes the whole deck around it. It makes tokens, so the deck wants ways to pump a wide board and to turn spare bodies into cards or damage. The cards below are the ones Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $44.91Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (2)
Removal (1)
Creatures (11)
Synergy & payoffs (5)
Lands (1)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Ardoz, Cobbler of War decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Ardoz, Cobbler of War deck?
Ardoz, Cobbler of War has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Ardoz, Cobbler of War?
The cards played most often in Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks include Troop of Ponies, The Lonely Mountain, Spark Elemental. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Ardoz, Cobbler of War deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $44.91 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Ardoz, Cobbler of War deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.