Hercules, Olympian Hero
Whenever Hercules attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on him. He gains indestructible until end of turn. Whenever Hercules is dealt damage for the first time each turn, put that many +1/+1 counters on him. (He must survive the damage to get the counters.)
How Hercules decks play in EDH
Hercules, Olympian Hero is a mono-white commander costing 3WW, and its legendary creature - demigod 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. 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 Hercules, Olympian Hero decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $17.13Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (1)
Removal (3)
Creatures (9)
Synergy & payoffs (5)
Lands (2)
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What colours can I use in a Hercules, Olympian Hero deck?
Hercules, Olympian Hero 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 Hercules, Olympian Hero?
The cards played most often in Hercules, Olympian Hero decks include Koth of the Homestead, Troop of Ponies, Bofur, Reliable Guardian // Concerted Care. 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 Hercules, Olympian Hero deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $17.13 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 Hercules, Olympian Hero 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.