Commander mana base guide
Rhys the Redeemed
Mana Base
Optimal land base for Rhys the Redeemed — 36–38 lands, green / white color requirements, and budget builds from $50 to $500+.
green / whiteA starting mana base for Rhys the Redeemed is a 36–38-land build tuned to its green / white color identity and its tokens / aristocrats / value game plan. Rhys the Redeemed is a go-wide tokens deck that floods the board, so its manabase leans toward a balanced mix of untapped fixing plus tapped lands that earn their slot with late-game upside. 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.
Karsten math
Color requirements
Frank Karsten's source counts for a 37-land deck, by color.
14
green sources
14
white sources
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Priority lands for Rhys the Redeemed
Candidates to evaluate against your budget and the rest of your deck.
- 01Gavony Townshipanthem
- 02Castle Ardenvaletoken_engine
- 03Oran-Rief, the Vastwoodcounter_engine
- 04Westvale Abbeyalt_wincon
- 05Gaea's Cradleramp
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Rhys the Redeemed manabase by budget
How to build a Rhys the Redeemed 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
- ◆We have a hand-tuned profile for Rhys the Redeemed.
- ◆Detected primary archetype: Tokens.
- ◆Secondary themes: Aristocrats, Value/Midrange.
Method
How to build a mana base for Rhys the Redeemed
- 01Set land count to 36–38. Rhys the Redeemed is a go-wide tokens deck that floods the board and needs that count to reliably hit drops.
- 02Cover color requirements. For a 37-land green / white build, 14 green, 14 white sources — Frank Karsten's manabase math for a 100-card singleton.
- 03Slot priority lands first — Gavony Township, Castle Ardenvale, Oran-Rief, the Vastwood, Westvale Abbey, Gaea's Cradle. 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 Rhys the Redeemed deck run?
A starting point for Rhys the Redeemed is 36–38 lands. As a go-wide tokens deck that floods the board, it leans toward a balanced mix of tapped and untapped lands, with tapped lands earning their slot through late-game upside. Adjust the count for your actual curve, ramp, draw, and playtesting. The builder supports 30–42 lands.
What is the best mana base for Rhys the Redeemed?
The best mana base for Rhys the Redeemed starts with these priority lands: Gavony Township, Castle Ardenvale, Oran-Rief, the Vastwood, Westvale Abbey, Gaea's Cradle. Fill the rest of the green / white land base with untapped duals matching your budget — pain lands and check lands at $100, shocks + a few fetches at $250, and original duals at $500+. Always leave 1–2 utility land slots for the tokens plan.
What is the best land base for Rhys the Redeemed on a budget?
A budget Rhys the Redeemed land base can start with basic lands and affordable fixing that fits the green / 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 Rhys the Redeemed 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 Rhys the Redeemed need fetch lands?
Rhys the Redeemed works fine without fetch lands. Compare fetches with affordable fixing and consider whether your deck has suitable fetch targets or land-entry synergies. Their value depends on the complete list, not a fixed budget threshold.
What color identity does Rhys the Redeemed have?
Rhys the Redeemed is a green / white Commander (color identity: G, W). This determines the entire land base — every non-basic must fit inside this identity. For a 37-land deck, Rhys the Redeemed needs 14 green sources, 14 white sources as starting source-count targets. Paste your decklist into the builder to account for its colored mana requirements.