Rhys, the Evermore
Flash When Rhys enters, another target creature you control gains persist until end of turn. (When it dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.) {W}, {T}: Remove any number of counters from target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery.
How Rhys decks play in EDH
Rhys, the Evermore is a mono-white commander costing 1W, and its legendary creature - elf warrior line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Rhys, the Evermore decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $45.80Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (1)
Removal (7)
Creatures (8)
Synergy & payoffs (4)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Rhys, the Evermore 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 Rhys, the Evermore deck?
Rhys, the Evermore has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Rhys, the Evermore?
The cards played most often in Rhys, the Evermore decks include Rescue Girl, First Responder, Flickering Hound, Koth of the Homestead. 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 Rhys, the Evermore deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $45.80 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 Rhys, the Evermore 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.