Jeong Jeong, the Deserter
Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.) Exhaust — {3}: Put a +1/+1 counter on Jeong Jeong. When you next cast a Lesson spell this turn, copy it and you may choose new targets for the copy. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)
How Jeong Jeong decks play in EDH
Jeong Jeong, the Deserter is a mono-red commander costing 2R, and its legendary creature - human rebel 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 Jeong Jeong, the Deserter decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $39.03Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (4)
Card draw (2)
Removal (4)
Creatures (2)
Synergy & payoffs (8)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Jeong Jeong, the Deserter 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 Jeong Jeong, the Deserter deck?
Jeong Jeong, the Deserter 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 Jeong Jeong, the Deserter?
The cards played most often in Jeong Jeong, the Deserter decks include Start from Scratch, Wartime Protestors, Illuminate History. 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 Jeong Jeong, the Deserter deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $39.03 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 Jeong Jeong, the Deserter 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.