Arvad the Cursed
Deathtouch, lifelink Other legendary creatures you control get +2/+2.
How Arvad the Cursed decks play in EDH
Arvad the Cursed is a Orzhov commander in white and black costing 3WB, and its legendary creature - vampire knight line shapes the whole deck around it. Life gain is a resource here rather than a safety net, so cards that convert life totals into damage or draw belong in the list. The cards below are the ones Arvad the Cursed decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $23.88Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (2)
Removal (2)
Creatures (9)
Synergy & payoffs (7)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Arvad the Cursed 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 Arvad the Cursed deck?
Arvad the Cursed has a Orzhov colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white and black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Arvad the Cursed?
The cards played most often in Arvad the Cursed decks include Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel, Lyra, Archangel of Dawn, Cast Away Doubt. 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 Arvad the Cursed deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $23.88 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 Arvad the Cursed 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.