Is a 2 color Commander deck viable?

Yes, two-color Commander decks are extremely viable, often considered a sweet spot for new and experienced players, offering more flexibility than mono-color without the mana-base complexity of three or more colors, allowing for focused strategies and strong, consistent gameplay. They're great for beginners because they're easier to build on a budget, more consistent with mana, and can still leverage powerful color combinations for synergies like ramp (Green/Blue) or creature swarming (Red/White).
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How many lands should I run in a 2 color Commander deck?

For a two-color Commander deck, aim for 35-38 total lands, balancing basics with dual lands, utility lands (like Command Tower), and ramp to support your curve and color needs, typically running 10-15 basics and the rest as non-basics for smoother color fixing. The exact split depends on your mana curve, how many colored pips you need, and if your spells have high generic costs. 
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Do Commander decks have to be one color?

You're only allowed to use cards within your commander's color identity when building a Commander deck. For example, if your commander has a color identity of red and green, you can only play cards that use red or green mana (or both).
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What is the strongest color in Commander?

Really its black. Black is by far the strongest color in a vaccum. It can pay life to do practically anything the other colors can do, and it has access to the tutors that can grab anything. And they have access to graveyard manipulation, allowing for basically a second hand of cards they have access to.
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What is the weakest color combo in EDH?

From my understanding, the colors in a vacuum are blue > green > black > white > red. So Boros is generally seen as the worst two-color combo and Mardu the worst three-color combo, followed by Rakdos and Naya.
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5 Reasons To Play Less Colors In Your Commander Decks

What two colors clash the most?

7 worst color combinations to avoid
  • Yellow and green. Yellow and green are two of the most popular colors in the world. ...
  • Brown and orange. ...
  • Red and green. ...
  • Neon Colors Together (e.g., Neon Pink and Neon Green) ...
  • Purple and yellow. ...
  • Red and purple. ...
  • Black and Navy.
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What is the most annoying Commander in MTG?

The Most Annoying Commanders to Play Against
  • #8. Korvold, Fae-Cursed King. ...
  • #7. Uril, the Miststalker. ...
  • #6. Edgar Markov. ...
  • #5. The Ur-Dragon. ...
  • #4. Kaalia of the Vast. ...
  • #3. Narset, Enlightened Masterr. ...
  • #2. Zur the Enchanter. ...
  • #1. Meren of Clan Nel Toth. Our last card and made for Commander is next!
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What is the fakest color?

The color purple has long been a symbol of royalty, creativity, and mystery. But according to science, it's also something else: a figment of our imaginations. While it looks just as real as red or blue, purple is actually an optical illusion crafted by your brain.
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How many 2 color combos mtg?

There are 10 two-color combinations in Magic: The Gathering, derived from the five colors (White, Blue, Black, Red, Green), each named after a guild from the plane of {!nav}Ravnica (e.g., Azorius, Dimir, Boros, Golgari, Gruul, Izzet, Orzhov, Rakdos, Selesnya, Simic), with each pair representing distinct playstyles and philosophies.
 
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Is 40 lands too much Commander?

40 lands in a Commander deck isn't inherently "too much," but it's on the higher end for typical decks; it's often perfect for high-mana curve decks, <<<>>landfall strategies, or decks with little card draw, but fewer lands (35-38) might be better if you have lots of ramp and draw spells. It depends heavily on your deck's strategy, average mana cost (CMC), and inclusion of mana rocks/ramp, with many players finding 36-40 a solid baseline for casual play. 
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Why is blue U in MTG?

In Magic: The Gathering, blue is abbreviated as "U" because its first letter "B" was taken by Black, and its second letter "L" was taken by Land, leaving "U" (from blUe) as the next available, convenient letter to keep the mana system logical (WUBRG) and unique for the color. This choice was made early on, even though printers often use "K" for black and the game uses "U" for Uncommon rarity, creating the WUBRG (White, Blue, Black, Red, Green) shorthand. 
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Is 30 lands too little for Commander?

Depends on the deck and it's needs, my first drafts always have 36 lands and then I adjust through play tests if I find I'm always flooded. No lower than 32 would be my safe estimate for casual commander.
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What is the perfect Commander deck ratio?

A good starting Commander deck ratio is around 36-38 lands, 10-12 ramp, 10-12 card draw, and 10-12 removal/interaction, with the rest of the ~30 slots dedicated to your deck's theme, creatures, and finishers, but this varies heavily by strategy (e.g., creature-heavy vs. spell-focused) and your Commander's abilities. The core idea is to have enough lands for consistency, enough ramp to cast spells, and enough draw/removal to keep pace, then fill the rest with synergistic cards. 
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How many creatures are in a 2 color Commander deck?

How Many Creatures Should You Play in a Commander Deck? A sweet spot for most Commander decks is to run at least 20-30 creatures with an average being 25. That means about a fifth to a quarter of your deck should be creatures to defend your battlefield.
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What is the most broken card in MTG?

10 Most Broken Cards in Magic: The Gathering History
  • Underworld Breach.
  • Thassa's Oracle.
  • Tolarian Academy.
  • Necropotence.
  • Treasure Cruise.
  • Power 9.
  • Sol Ring.
  • Final Thoughts.
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What is a weenie deck mtg?

The general aim of a White Weenie deck is to deal damage as quickly as possible, and as efficiently as possible; some White Weenie decks achieve this by utilizing "pumping" enchantments, such as Crusade and Glorious Anthem. The history of the White Weenie archetype is indefinite.
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Is Black Lotus banned in Commander?

Yes, Black Lotus is banned in Commander (EDH), as it's a staple on the official banlist due to its extreme power (zero-cost, three-mana artifact) and to combat the perception that Commander requires expensive cards like the Power Nine. While part of the Power Nine, it's banned for being too strong and creating an inaccessible feel, even though some players debate its impact compared to cards like Sol Ring.
 
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What is the best combination of two colors?

Two colors that look good together often create harmony through contrast (like complementary colors such as blue and orange) or similarity (like analogous colors such as blue and green), with popular pairings including navy and yellow, pink and gray, black and white, or green and pink, depending on the desired mood, from energetic to calming. 
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What is the #1 color in the world?

According to a survey conducted by YouGov in 10 different countries, the most popular color in the world is blue.
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What is the best MTG card of all time?

There's no single "best" Magic: The Gathering card, as it depends on criteria like raw power, format impact, or legacy, but Black Lotus is the most iconic and powerful in a vacuum, a zero-cost artifact giving three mana for explosive starts, while other top contenders include other "Power Nine" cards like Ancestral Recall, format staples like Sol Ring and Force of Will, and modern powerhouses like Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer or Orcish Bowmasters. 
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What is the 3 color rule?

The 3-Color Rule in fashion is a guideline to create stylish, balanced outfits by limiting yourself to three colors maximum (often a dominant, secondary, and accent), making looks cohesive and intentional without appearing too busy, with neutrals like black, white, or beige often acting as a base and not always counting towards the total. It helps beginners look put-together by assigning shades as "most," "less," and "least," using accessories for pops of color, and applies to all elements, including clothes, shoes, and bags.
 
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What is the 80 20 rule for color?

There's one rule I like to consider when choosing paint colors which is the 80/20 rule. Ideally, you want 80% of your space to be neutral and 20% in the accent color. I like to go neutral on the wall color and then use the remaining 20% for accessories like rugs, cushions, artwork, and textiles.
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What two colors don't go together?

While color matching is subjective, traditional advice suggests avoiding jarring opposites like red and green, or very similar tones that don't contrast, such as black and navy, or pink and red; other combos often cited as clashes include purple and yellow, brown and gray, and white and silver, but professional stylists often break these rules by using texture or different shades to make them work. 
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