Reed Richards, Smartest Man
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How Reed Richards decks play in EDH
Reed Richards, Smartest Man is a mono-blue commander costing 5U, and its legendary creature - human scientist hero 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 Reed Richards, Smartest Man decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $52.45Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (1)
Card draw (13)
Counterspells (3)
Creatures (2)
Lands (1)
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What colours can I use in a Reed Richards, Smartest Man deck?
Reed Richards, Smartest Man 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 Reed Richards, Smartest Man?
The cards played most often in Reed Richards, Smartest Man decks include The Theorist, Jace Beleren, Lyra, Tolarian Archangel, Confusticate and Bebother. 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 Reed Richards, Smartest Man deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $52.45 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 Reed Richards, Smartest Man 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.