Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Flying, haste Whenever an opponent casts their second spell each turn, draw a card. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)
How Kraum decks play in EDH
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus is a Izzet commander in blue and red costing 3UR, and its legendary creature - zombie horror line shapes the whole deck around it. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. Built-in evasion means damage gets through reliably, so effects that scale that damage are worth more than extra bodies. The cards below are the ones Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $159Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (5)
Removal (4)
Counterspells (1)
Creatures (1)
Synergy & payoffs (6)
Lands (1)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Kraum, Ludevic's Opus 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 Kraum, Ludevic's Opus deck?
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus has a Izzet colour identity, so every card in the deck must be blue and red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Kraum, Ludevic's Opus?
The cards played most often in Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks include Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape, Wizard's Staff, Hobbit Hole. 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 Kraum, Ludevic's Opus deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $159 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 Kraum, Ludevic's Opus 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.