Budget Commander Decks Under AU$100

Quick Answer

Commander decks get expensive fast. Powerful staples, dual lands, and premium commanders add up quickly. But a budget Commander deck doesn't have to be underpowered. it just has to be smart. See current prices at /cards/mtg.

Commander decks get expensive fast. Powerful staples, dual lands, and premium commanders add up quickly. But a budget Commander deck doesn't have to be underpowered. it just has to be smart.

This guide shows you exactly how to build a Commander deck for under AU$100 in Australia, with realistic pricing based on current eBay AU sold data.

The Budget Breakdown

A 100-card Commander deck needs roughly:

• 1 Commander card
• 36 to 38 lands
• 10 to 12 pieces of ramp
• 10 to 12 pieces of removal
• 10 to 15 sources of card draw
• 25 to 30 win condition / theme cards

Budget allocation for under AU$100:

Choosing a Budget Commander

Start with a Commander under AU$15 that has a clear game plan. Some strong budget options:

• Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver (Zombie tribal, AU$3 to AU$8)
• Krenko, Mob Boss (Goblin tribal, AU$5 to AU$12)
• Talrand, Sky Summoner (Spell tribal, AU$2 to AU$5)
• Ayara, First of Locthwain (Sacrifice/drain, AU$2 to AU$6)
• Ezuri, Renegade Leader (Elf tribal, AU$3 to AU$8)

All of these have clear strategies that don't require expensive payoffs to function.

Budget Mana Base (Under AU$20)

Avoid fetch lands and shock lands. they're expensive. Instead, use:

• Command Tower (AU$1 to AU$3): every Commander deck's best land
• Evolving Wilds / Terramorphic Expanse (AU$0.50 to AU$1 each): budget fetch lands
• Tri-lands from Khans of Tarkir: AU$0.50 to AU$2 each
• Bounce lands (Dimir Aqueduct, Gruul Turf): AU$0.50 to AU$1 each
• Basic lands: free (most stores give them away, or buy a bundle for basics)

For a two-colour deck, 10 to 12 of each basic land plus 5 to 7 dual/utility lands is sufficient.

Budget Ramp (Under AU$15)

These are all under AU$3 each:

• Sol Ring (AU$2 to AU$5): mandatory
• Arcane Signet (AU$1 to AU$4): the second-best two-mana rock
• Mind Stone (AU$1 to AU$3): draws a card when sacrificed
• Talisman of your colours (AU$1 to AU$3)
• Cultivate / Kodama's Reach (AU$1 to AU$3 each, green decks)
• Explosive Vegetation (AU$0.50 to AU$1, green decks)

Budget Removal (Under AU$12)

• Swords to Plowshares (white). AU$2 to AU$6
• Path to Exile (white). AU$2 to AU$5
• Doom Blade (black). AU$0.50 to AU$1
• Hero's Downfall (black). AU$0.50 to AU$1
• Naturalize (green). AU$0.50
• Vandalblast (red). AU$1 to AU$3
• Counterspell (blue). AU$2 to AU$5
• Cyclonic Rift. AU$25 to AU$50 (save for upgrade later)

Budget Card Draw (Under AU$12)

• Phyrexian Arena (black). AU$3 to AU$8
• Rhystic Study. AU$15 to AU$40 (future upgrade)
• Harmonize (green). AU$1 to AU$2
• Divination (blue). AU$0.50
• Night's Whisper (black). AU$0.50 to AU$1
• Read the Bones (black). AU$0.50

Building for Your Commander's Theme

Tribal commanders (Krenko, Wilhelt, Ezuri) benefit most from consistently themed builds where most of your spells are creatures of the tribe. This keeps the per-card cost low because tribal synergy makes cheap cards powerful.

For Krenko: fill with Goblins under AU$1 each (Goblin Warchief, Skirk Prospector, Goblin Lackey). The synergies do the work.

For Wilhelt: cheap Zombies plus sacrifice outlets plus recursion. Gravecrawler (AU$4 to AU$8) is the one investment worth making.

Where to Buy Budget Cards in Australia

The C3 eBay store stocks MTG singles with flat AU$ pricing. For bulk commons and uncommons, local game stores often sell singles for AU$0.50 to AU$2.

Use the C3 MTG card hub to check live AUD prices before you buy. see exactly what each card costs in Australia without currency conversion.

Upgrading Over Time

A budget deck is a starting point. Upgrade one category at a time as budget allows. Priority order for most decks:

1. Mana base (dual lands make consistency dramatically better)
2. Card draw (Rhystic Study, Mystic Remora)
3. Tutor effects (if in black: Demonic Tutor, Vampiric Tutor)
4. Win conditions specific to your strategy

Use the free C3 collection tracker to log what you have and track upgrade costs over time.

Track live AUD prices on every card at C3 MTG card hub. Use the Random Commander Generator to find your next build.

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.