Mathise, Surge Channeler
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value 3 or greater, roll a d20. 1-9 | Each player draws a card. 10-19 | You draw a card. 20 | Copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
How Mathise decks play in EDH
Mathise, Surge Channeler is a mono-blue commander costing 2U, and its legendary creature - human elf shaman sorcerer line shapes the whole deck around it. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. The cards below are the ones Mathise, Surge Channeler decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $35.90Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (4)
Removal (1)
Counterspells (2)
Creatures (7)
Synergy & payoffs (6)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Mathise, Surge Channeler 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 Mathise, Surge Channeler deck?
Mathise, Surge Channeler has a mono-blue colour identity, so every card in the deck must be blue or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Mathise, Surge Channeler?
The cards played most often in Mathise, Surge Channeler decks include Sphinx's Approach, Geist of Saint Thalia, Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun. 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 Mathise, Surge Channeler deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $35.90 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 Mathise, Surge Channeler 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.