War Machine, James Rhodes
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever War Machine attacks, tap up to one target creature.
How War Machine decks play in EDH
War Machine, James Rhodes is a Azorius commander in white and blue costing 3W/U, and its legendary artifact creature - human hero 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. Built-in evasion means damage gets through reliably, so effects that scale that damage are worth more than extra bodies. The cards below are the ones War Machine, James Rhodes decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $25.00Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (3)
Removal (1)
Counterspells (2)
Creatures (8)
Synergy & payoffs (6)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal War Machine, James Rhodes 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 War Machine, James Rhodes deck?
War Machine, James Rhodes has a Azorius colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white and blue or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for War Machine, James Rhodes?
The cards played most often in War Machine, James Rhodes decks include Confusticate and Bebother, Master of Diversion, Alaborn Cavalier. 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 War Machine, James Rhodes deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $25.00 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 War Machine, James Rhodes 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.