Nori, Teller of Tales
Whenever Nori attacks, target attacking creature gains first strike until end of turn.
How Nori decks play in EDH
Nori, Teller of Tales is a Boros commander in white and red costing 1R/W, and its legendary creature - dwarf bard line shapes the whole deck around it. 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 Nori, Teller of Tales decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $8.67Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (3)
Card draw (2)
Removal (2)
Creatures (8)
Synergy & payoffs (4)
Lands (1)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Nori, Teller of Tales 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 Nori, Teller of Tales deck?
Nori, Teller of Tales has a Boros colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white and red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Nori, Teller of Tales?
The cards played most often in Nori, Teller of Tales decks include Dori, Bearer of Friends, Ori, Keeper of Songs, Iron Hills Stalwart. 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 Nori, Teller of Tales deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $8.67 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 Nori, Teller of Tales 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.