Quick Answer
Simic (blue-green) is considered one of the strongest two-colour combinations in Commander. Blue provides card draw and interaction; green provides ramp and large creatures. Combined, they produce the most efficient tempo strategies in the format. See current prices at /cards/mtg.
Simic (blue-green) is considered one of the strongest two-colour combinations in Commander. Blue provides card draw and interaction; green provides ramp and large creatures. Combined, they produce the most efficient tempo strategies in the format.
Why Simic is So Powerful
Blue and green's individual weaknesses cancel each other out. Blue is weak on mana; green fixes that. Green is weak on card selection; blue fixes that. The result is a colour combination that almost always has what it needs when it needs it.
Simic also has access to some of the format's most powerful individual cards: Rhystic Study, Cyclonic Rift, Cultivate, and Craterhoof Behemoth are all accessible.
Top Simic Commanders
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Kinnan makes all non-land mana sources produce one additional mana of any type. With a deck full of mana rocks and creatures, this generates enormous acceleration. The activated ability taps for 5 to put any non-Human creature from your deck into play.
Current AU price: approximately AU$15 to AU$35.
Zimone and Dina
Draws cards when lands enter the battlefield and drains opponents when you draw beyond your first each turn. A powerful midrange value engine.
Current AU price: approximately AU$4 to AU$10.
The Gitrog Monster (as part of blue splash)
Technically mono-black splash green, but Gitrog is one of the most powerful land-based commanders in the format. Draws a card whenever a land goes to the graveyard and lets you play additional lands.
Note: Gitrog is technically Golgari (black-green), not Simic. Listed for context.
Momir Vig, Simic Visionary
Tutors for green creatures and blue creatures as they're cast. In a deck full of creature-based synergies, Momir Vig provides enormous card selection and consistency.
Current AU price: approximately AU$5 to AU$12.
Allosaurus Shepherd (as commander paired with others)
Not a Commander traditionally, but note: Allosaurus Shepherd makes green spells uncounterable and can convert Elves into massive creatures. Budget-accessible.
Current AU price: approximately AU$15 to AU$25.
Budget Simic Options Under AU$15
- Zimone and Dina: land synergies, AU$4 to AU$10
- Momir Vig, Simic Visionary: creature tutoring, AU$5 to AU$12
- Zaxara, the Exemplary: X spell tribal with mana generation, AU$3 to AU$8
Essential Simic Cards
- Rhystic Study: AU$15 to AU$40
- Cyclonic Rift: AU$25 to AU$50
- Cultivate / Kodama's Reach: AU$1 to AU$3 each
- Oko, Thief of Crowns (where legal): AU$10 to AU$20
Random Simic Commander
Use the C3 Random Commander Generator with the U and G filters together to get Simic-identity commanders. Browse live AU prices at C3 Card Vault.
More Simic Commanders Worth Considering
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
When Zegana enters, if you control another creature with a +1/+1 counter, draw a card. Other creatures with +1/+1 counters gain Trample. She draws on entry and makes your counter creatures push through blockers.
Current AU price: approximately AU$2 to AU$4.
Grothama, All-Devouring
Any creature can fight Grothama during your turn. When Grothama dies, each player draws cards equal to the damage dealt to Grothama during this turn. A high-risk group-hug political commander: opponents may attack Grothama (their choice) for massive card draw, creating complex politics.
Current AU price: approximately AU$3 to AU$6.
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
Whenever you cast your first spell each turn, reveal the top card of your library. If that card has lower mana cost than the spell you cast, you may cast it for free. Otherwise, put it in your hand. Generates massive free-spell advantage in the right build.
Current AU price: approximately AU$4 to AU$10.
Momir Vig, Simic Visionary
Whenever you cast a green creature spell, search your library for a creature card and reveal it. Whenever you cast a blue creature spell, put the top card of your library into your hand. Chains tutor effects whenever you play creatures in both colours.
Current AU price: approximately AU$3 to AU$8.
Simic Upgrade Path
Priority 1. Ramp: Simic is the premier ramping colour combination. Cultivate (AU$1 to AU$3), Kodama's Reach (AU$1 to AU$3), Skyshroud Claim (AU$3 to AU$8), and Oracle of Mul Daya (AU$20 to AU$40) at the high end.
Priority 2. Card draw: Simic does not lack card draw. Rhystic Study is available through blue. Green adds Beast Whisperer (AU$2 to AU$6), Guardian Project (AU$5 to AU$12), and Shamanic Revelation (AU$2 to AU$5).
Priority 3. Interaction: Counterspell (AU$2 to AU$5), Arcane Denial (AU$3 to AU$6), Cyclonic Rift (AU$25 to AU$50). Green's interaction is mostly creature-based: Beast Within (AU$2 to AU$6) is the key piece.
Priority 4. Win conditions: Simic wins through overwhelming size and combat, combo (Thrasios/Tymna infinite mana loops), or Laboratory Maniac (AU$3 to AU$8) combos. Choose based on your playgroup's power level.
Checking Prices in Australia
Browse all Simic Commander options and staple prices at the C3 MTG card hub. Use the Random Commander Generator filtered to Green and Blue for the full list. The C3 Card Compare tool lets you compare staple prices across printings.
The C3 Take
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What to Read Next
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- 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.