Iroh, Dragon of the West
Haste Mentor (Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target attacking creature with lesser power.) At the beginning of combat on your turn, each creature you control with a counter on it gains firebending 2 until end of turn. (Whenever it attacks, add {R}{R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)
How Iroh decks play in EDH
Iroh, Dragon of the West is a mono-red commander costing 2RR, and its legendary creature - human noble ally 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 Iroh, Dragon of the West decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $13.89Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (1)
Card draw (1)
Creatures (13)
Synergy & payoffs (5)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Iroh, Dragon of the West 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 Iroh, Dragon of the West deck?
Iroh, Dragon of the West 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 Iroh, Dragon of the West?
The cards played most often in Iroh, Dragon of the West decks include Gallia, the Merrymaker, Desert Were-Worm, Ajani's Anguish. 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 Iroh, Dragon of the West deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $13.89 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 Iroh, Dragon of the West 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.