Elektra, Daughter of the Hand
Sneak {1}{B}{B} (You may cast this spell for {1}{B}{B} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. She enters tapped and attacking.) When Elektra enters, destroy target creature an opponent controls with power 3 or less.
How Elektra decks play in EDH
Elektra, Daughter of the Hand is a mono-black commander costing 2BB, and its legendary creature - human ninja villain line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Elektra, Daughter of the Hand decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $31.19Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (1)
Card draw (2)
Removal (2)
Creatures (8)
Synergy & payoffs (7)
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What colours can I use in a Elektra, Daughter of the Hand deck?
Elektra, Daughter of the Hand has a mono-black colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Elektra, Daughter of the Hand?
The cards played most often in Elektra, Daughter of the Hand decks include Ninja of the New Moon, Dokuchi Silencer, Splinter, Hamato Yoshi. 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 Elektra, Daughter of the Hand deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $31.19 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 Elektra, Daughter of the Hand 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.