Quick Answer
Five-colour Commanders are the most flexible in the format. With access to all five colours of Magic, these commanders can include the best cards in the entire game. The challenge is the mana base. playing five colours requires a significant investment in dual lands to cast spells reliably. See current prices at /cards/mtg.
Five-colour Commanders are the most flexible in the format. With access to all five colours of Magic, these commanders can include the best cards in the entire game. The challenge is the mana base. playing five colours requires a significant investment in dual lands to cast spells reliably.
Why Play Five-Colour
Access to every card in the format. The best removal is in white and black. The best card draw is in blue. The best ramp is in green. The best aggression is in red. Five-colour lets you play all of it.
The mana base investment is real. expect to spend AU$50 to AU$200+ on lands alone for a functional five-colour mana base. Budget five-colour is achievable with tri-lands and fetchlands, but the floor is higher than single-colour.
Top Five-Colour Commanders
Kenrith, the Returned King
Five activated abilities covering all five colours: give creatures trample and haste, let players gain 5 life, return creatures from graveyards, draw cards, and put +1/+1 counters on creatures. Kenrith is played across the entire power spectrum because his abilities are flexible and his 5/5 body is solid.
Current AU price: approximately AU$3 to AU$8.
Golos, Tireless Pilgrim (banned in some playgroups)
Was banned at official play but many casual groups still allow it. Golos fetches any land when it enters the battlefield and can exile cards for free on each attack trigger. Check with your playgroup.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
A Warrior tribal commander that generates additional combat phases for five mana of one colour each. With the right combination of Warriors and mana generation, Najeela can generate infinite combat phases for an instant kill.
Current AU price: approximately AU$15 to AU$30.
The Ur-Dragon
Reduces the cost of all Dragon spells by one per Dragon you control. Has an eminence ability that draws a card and puts a permanent from hand into play whenever a Dragon attacks. The Dragon tribal payoff is enormous.
Current AU price: approximately AU$25 to AU$50.
O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
Punishes opponents who attacked you last turn. Not the most powerful option but one of the most flavourful and politically useful. opponents become reluctant to attack you.
Current AU price: approximately AU$2 to AU$5.
Budget Five-Colour Options
- Kenrith, the Returned King: versatile utility, AU$3 to AU$8
- O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami: political deterrence, AU$2 to AU$5
- Morophon, the Boundless: tribal payoff, AU$8 to AU$15
Mana Base Essentials for Five-Colour
- Command Tower (AU$1 to AU$3): mandatory
- Arcane Signet (AU$1 to AU$4): fast ramp
- Sol Ring (AU$2 to AU$5): mandatory
- Chromatic Lantern (AU$3 to AU$8): colour fixing
- Fetch lands and shock lands for higher-budget builds
Use the C3 Random Commander Generator with no colour filter to see all five-colour commanders. Browse prices at C3 Card Vault.
More Five-Colour Commanders Worth Considering
Kenrith, the Returned King
Five activated abilities, one for each colour of mana. Draw cards, gain life, give haste and trample, reanimate creatures, proliferate counters. Kenrith is the most flexible five-colour commander because any of his five abilities can be the win condition depending on what you draw. He also works as a support piece in any five-colour deck.
Current AU price: approximately AU$3 to AU$8.
Jodah, Archmage Eternal
You may pay WUBRG (one of each colour) instead of the mana cost of any spell you cast. With ramp and rocks, this lets you play spells costing 10+ mana for five mana flat. Enables otherwise-uncastable bombs from your hand.
Current AU price: approximately AU$3 to AU$8.
Golos, Tireless Pilgrim
When Golos enters, search your library for any land and put it into play tapped. Pay 2WUBRG as a sorcery to exile the top three cards of your library and play them free until end of turn. Golos finds utility lands on entry and then casts three free spells for 7 mana. Banned in some casual groups due to power level.
Current AU price: approximately AU$3 to AU$8.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Creates a Warrior token whenever a Warrior attacks. Pay WUBRG to untap all attacking creatures, give them Trample, Lifelink, Haste, and take an additional combat phase. Multiple combat steps with a full board of attackers is a consistent win condition.
Current AU price: approximately AU$20 to AU$40. Higher cost reflects competitive viability.
Five-Colour Mana Base
Five-colour Commander requires a strong mana base. The minimum investment for consistent five-colour mana:
- Fetch lands: Flooded Strand, Polluted Delta, Bloodstained Mire, Wooded Foothills, Windswept Heath (AU$8 to AU$25 each)
- Shocklands: All 10 at AU$8 to AU$20 each
- Triomes: Savai Triome, Ketria Triome, etc. (AU$3 to AU$8 each)
- Mana Confluence (AU$8 to AU$15): taps for any colour at the cost of 1 life
Budget alternatives: Command Tower (AU$1 to AU$3), Exotic Orchard (AU$1 to AU$3), Path of Ancestry (AU$2 to AU$5). These are slower but functional.
Five-Colour Ramp Priority
With five colours, mana rocks are essential. Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and the five Talismans (Talisman of Creativity, Progress, Conviction, Hierarchy, Curiosity) together form a solid ramp package at AU$2 to AU$5 each.
Browse current AUD prices on all five-colour staples at the C3 MTG card hub. The Random Commander Generator filtered to all five colours gives the full list of viable five-colour commanders.
The C3 Take
The decisions you make with your TCG collection matter more than most guides suggest. Whether you are buying, selling, or holding, the difference between a good outcome and a poor one almost always comes down to checking current AUD prices before you act. Use the live data at /cards/mtg to make price-informed decisions every time.
What to Read Next
- Browse MTG singles and prices at /cards/mtg
- Find your MTG colour identity at /quizzes/mtg-colour
- Calculate booster box expected value at /tools
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Commander deck for a new player in Australia?
Any Commander preconstructed deck from a recent set is a good starting point. Pick the theme or colour combination that appeals to you most. Current options from Tarkir: Dragonstorm and Lorwyn Eclipsed are available on Amazon AU.
Can I use a Commander precon in tournament play?
Commander preconstructed decks are legal for casual Commander play and official Commander events. The individual cards are legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage. The precon as a whole is not competitive at high-level play but works fine for regular Commander nights.
Where can I find Commander singles in Australia?
Singles for Commander deck upgrades are listed at the C3 eBay store. Use the C3 Card Compare tool to check prices across specific cards you want.