Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
Menace Whenever Casey Jones attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature. Whenever you put one or more +1/+1 counters on a creature you control, Casey Jones deals that much damage to target opponent.
How Casey Jones decks play in EDH
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute is a mono-red commander costing 3R, and its legendary creature - human berserker 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. The card rewards attacking, so the deck is built to keep creatures pointed at opponents rather than sitting back. The cards below are the ones Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $26.63Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Removal (1)
Creatures (13)
Synergy & payoffs (4)
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What colours can I use in a Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute deck?
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute 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 Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute?
The cards played most often in Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute decks include Awaken the Inferno, Gallia, the Merrymaker, Face Yourself. 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 Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $26.63 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 Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute 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.