Starke of Rath
{T}: Destroy target artifact or creature. That permanent's controller gains control of Starke. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
How Starke of Rath decks play in EDH
Starke of Rath is a mono-red commander costing 1RR, and its legendary creature - human rogue line shapes the whole deck around it. Artifacts drive the deck, so cheap mana rocks and artifact recursion do double duty. The cards below are the ones Starke of Rath decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $43.45Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (2)
Removal (1)
Creatures (6)
Synergy & payoffs (9)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Starke of Rath 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 Starke of Rath deck?
Starke of Rath has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Starke of Rath?
The cards played most often in Starke of Rath decks include Troop of Ponies, Getaway Barrel, Darksteel Angel. 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 Starke of Rath deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $43.45 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 Starke of Rath 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.