Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
{T}: Add {G}{U}. Spend this mana only to cast spells with mana value 5 or greater or spells with {X} in their mana costs. {U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.
How Troyan decks play in EDH
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer is a Simic commander in blue and green costing 1GU, and its legendary creature - vedalken scout 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 Troyan, Gutsy Explorer decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $29.72Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (6)
Card draw (5)
Creatures (5)
Synergy & payoffs (4)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Troyan, Gutsy Explorer 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 Troyan, Gutsy Explorer deck?
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer has a Simic colour identity, so every card in the deck must be blue and green or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Troyan, Gutsy Explorer?
The cards played most often in Troyan, Gutsy Explorer decks include The Notary Hobbits, Radagast of Rhosgobel, Through the Forest Gate. 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 Troyan, Gutsy Explorer deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $29.72 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 Troyan, Gutsy Explorer 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.