Black Panther, Claws of Bast
Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
How Black Panther decks play in EDH
Black Panther, Claws of Bast is a mono-white commander costing 2W, and its legendary creature - human warrior hero line shapes the whole deck around it. It cares about +1/+1 counters, so counter-doubling effects and creatures that grow on their own carry the deck. 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 Black Panther, Claws of Bast decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $204Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (1)
Card draw (5)
Removal (2)
Creatures (4)
Synergy & payoffs (7)
Lands (1)
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What colours can I use in a Black Panther, Claws of Bast deck?
Black Panther, Claws of Bast has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Black Panther, Claws of Bast?
The cards played most often in Black Panther, Claws of Bast decks include Celebrate the Mountain-king, The Queen of Dale, Dragon-Cursed Halls. 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 Black Panther, Claws of Bast deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $204 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 Black Panther, Claws of Bast 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.