Commander mana base guide
Nick Fury, Spymaster
Mana Base
Optimal land base for Nick Fury, Spymaster — 36–38 lands, white color requirements, and budget builds from $50 to $500+.
whiteA starting mana base for Nick Fury, Spymaster is a 36–38-land build tuned to its white color identity and its voltron / tokens / stax game plan. Nick Fury, Spymaster is a voltron deck that suits up the commander and races — tempo is everything, so its manabase leans toward untapped lands — every tapped enter costs a real turn of tempo. Choose a $50, $100, $250, or $500 budget below to generate a land list. This guide covers priority land picks, color-source math, and a free builder that generates the full list with TCGplayer checkout.
Source allocation
Color requirements
Starting source allocation by color; actual spell costs and timing can require different counts.
38
white sources
Choose your tier
Nick Fury, Spymaster manabase by budget
How to build a Nick Fury, Spymaster land base at each popular price point. Click a tier to open the builder pre-loaded with the commander and budget.
- $5036–38 lands
Start with affordable color sources and basics; reserve utility slots for the commander’s plan.
Build at $50 → - $10036–38 lands
Prioritize dependable color access. Compare the suggested upgrades with the $50 build.
Build at $100 → - $25036–38 lands
Compare stronger fixing and useful land interactions. Availability and prices determine what fits.
Build at $250 → - $50036–38 lands
Explore functional upgrades first. Expensive printings are optional, and a larger budget does not guarantee a stronger deck.
Build at $500 →
Solver reasoning
Why these lands
- ◆Detected primary archetype: Voltron.
- ◆Secondary themes: Tokens, Stax/Prison.
Method
How to build a mana base for Nick Fury, Spymaster
- 01Set land count to 36–38. Nick Fury, Spymaster is a voltron deck that suits up the commander and races — tempo is everything and needs that count as a starting point for playtesting.
- 02Cover color requirements. For a 37-land white build, 38 white potential sources. Check the full deck and the desired casting turn.
- 03Slot priority lands first — untapped duals for white + a few utility slots. These earn their spot regardless of budget.
- 04Fill by budget: $50 = check + pain lands, $100 = add selective shocks, $250 = fetches, $500+ = original duals.
- 05Verify by running landfiller — the solver returns the exact list at your budget with a one-click TCGplayer cart.
Questions & Answers
FAQ
How many lands should a Nick Fury, Spymaster deck run?
A starting point for Nick Fury, Spymaster is 36–38 lands. As a voltron deck that suits up the commander and races — tempo is everything, it leans toward mostly untapped lands — enters-tapped duals cost too much tempo when the game plan is racing. Adjust the count for your actual curve, ramp, draw, and playtesting. The builder supports 30–42 lands.
What is the best mana base for Nick Fury, Spymaster?
The best mana base for Nick Fury, Spymaster is built around untapped dual lands that support the white color identity, plus a few utility lands that reinforce a voltron game plan. At every budget, prioritize color fixing over cute utility.
What is the best land base for Nick Fury, Spymaster on a budget?
A budget Nick Fury, Spymaster land base can start with basic lands and affordable fixing that fits the white identity. Evaluate utility lands against the colors your deck needs. Use the $50 budget preset to see which cards fit current prices. Casting consistency depends on your full deck; no fixed percentage is guaranteed.
How much does a Nick Fury, Spymaster manabase cost?
Choose a land budget from $20 upward. The builder recommends specific lands using available card prices and reports the total. Start with $50 or $100, then compare the land changes before spending more.
Does Nick Fury, Spymaster need fetch lands?
Fetch lands can help Nick Fury, Spymaster access its colors when paired with suitable land types. Compare their cost and targets with other fixing; they are not mandatory for every build.
What color identity does Nick Fury, Spymaster have?
Nick Fury, Spymaster is a white Commander (color identity: W). This determines the entire land base — every non-basic must fit inside this identity. For a 37-land deck, Nick Fury, Spymaster needs 38 white sources as starting source-count targets. Paste your decklist into the builder to account for its colored mana requirements.