Mtg Commander Power Level Calculator

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Reviewed by: David Chen, MTG Strategy Expert
Competitive Commander (cEDH) Analyst & Deck Architect

Evaluate your deck’s competitiveness with our MTG Commander Power Level Calculator. This tool uses community-standard heuristics like mana curve, tutor density, and win-turn estimation to rank your deck on the 1-10 scale.

MTG Commander Power Level Calculator

Estimated Power Level 7.5 Mid-to-High Power

mtg commander power level calculator Formula:

Level = Clamp(10 – (Turn × 0.8) + (Tutors × 0.4) + (FastMana × 0.5) – (CMC × 0.2), 1, 10)

Reference: This calculation is derived from data aggregation across platforms like EDHREC and the Official MTG Wiki.

Variables:

  • Average Mana Value (CMC): The average mana cost of all non-land cards in your deck. Lower CMC usually indicates higher efficiency.
  • Win Turn: The turn number on which your deck consistently wins or creates an unbreakable board state without interaction.
  • Tutors: Effects that search your library for specific cards (Demonic Tutor, Enlightened Tutor, etc.).
  • Fast Mana: Positive-mana-producing rocks or rituals like Mana Crypt, Sol Ring, or Dark Ritual.

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What is an MTG Commander Power Level Calculator?

In the Magic: The Gathering Commander (EDH) format, “Power Level” is a subjective 1-10 scale used to ensure balanced games. A calculator provides an objective metric by looking at the mechanical efficiency of the deck rather than its “feel.”

Levels 1-2 are typically “Jank” or random piles of cards; 3-4 are casual “Precons”; 5-6 are optimized casual decks; 7-8 are high-power decks with efficient combos; and 9-10 are “cEDH” (Competitive EDH) decks capable of winning within the first few turns.

How to Calculate MTG Commander Power Level (Example):

  1. Determine your Average CMC (e.g., 2.5).
  2. Identify your Goldfish Turn (e.g., Turn 5).
  3. Count your Tutors (e.g., 6) and Fast Mana sources (e.g., 4).
  4. Apply the heuristic: High density of tutors and fast mana with a low CMC and early win-turn pushes the score toward 9 or 10.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Is a “7” really the average? In most LGS (Local Game Store) settings, players describe their decks as a 7, though actual metrics often place them closer to a 5 or 6.

Does my Commander count toward CMC? Yes, usually your commander’s mana value is included in the deck’s average CMC calculation.

Does interaction lower my power level? No, high-quality interaction (Force of Will, Silence) actually increases your power level by allowing you to protect your win conditions.

Is cEDH always a 10? Yes, cEDH represents the peak of efficiency and speed allowed within the format’s rules and ban list.

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