Commander Power Level Calculator: Rate Your Commander Deck from 1–10
Is your deck casual, optimized, or competitive? Use our Commander Power Level Calculator to find out. Instantly score your EDH deck based on ramp, combos, tutors, consistency, and interaction. Import your list or paste it in, and get a fast, accurate power level rating to help match your pod or tune your strategy.
Commander Power Level Calculator
Evaluate your EDH deck’s strength by answering a few simple questions. Get a power score from 1 (Casual) to 10 (cEDH).
What Is the Commander Power Level Calculator?
This tool evaluates your Magic: The Gathering Commander deck and assigns a power level from 1 to 10 based on specific gameplay factors. It’s perfect for gauging deck strength before game night or when testing new builds, helping you avoid mismatched games.
Commander Power Level Explained
Commander Power Level (PL) is a community-created scale used to compare the relative strength and consistency of EDH decks. It ranges from 1 (casual) to 10 (cEDH competitive). Higher-level decks tend to win faster, interact more efficiently, and use combos to secure victory early.
Why Matching Deck Power Matters
Power level transparency leads to better games. Casual players won’t enjoy being steamrolled by cEDH combos. This calculator promotes fair matchups and helps you prepare the right deck for the right pod.
How to Use the Calculator
Step 1 – Paste or Import Your Decklist
Paste your full decklist or import from platforms like Moxfield, CardsRealm, or Archidekt. Our parser supports most common Commander formats.
Step 2 – Metric Breakdown: Ramp, Tutors, Combos
The tool analyzes your list for ramp spells, tutor cards, infinite combos, win-cons, interaction density, mana curve, and overall synergy.
Step 3 – View Score & Deck Summary
You’ll receive a score between 1–10 with a detailed breakdown and performance tag (e.g., casual ramp-heavy midrange, optimized stax, turbo combo).
What Influences Your Power Level Score?
Mana Ramp & Land Consistency
Decks with cards like Sol Ring, Mana Crypt, and a tight land curve score higher on speed and consistency.
Tutor Density & Combo Potential
Decks with multiple tutors and clear combo lines (e.g., Thassa’s Oracle + Consultation) are rated higher due to faster win paths.
Win Speed & Consistency
If your deck can win consistently by turn 5–6 or sooner, it likely ranks 8+. Casual decks often win post-turn 10.
Interaction: Removal vs Counterspells
Disruption density matters. Board wipes, targeted removal, and stack interaction all affect score and defensive strength.
Power Level Scale: Casual to cEDH
Casual (Power Level 1–4)
Decks focused on flavor, tribal themes, or jank. Minimal ramp or combos. Ideal for relaxed, story-driven playgroups.
Optimized (Power Level 5–7)
Well-built decks with refined strategies, balanced ramp and interaction, but not turbo or infinite-loop focused.
Competitive (Power Level 8–10)
cEDH decks with optimized mana bases, fast tutors, combo redundancy, and consistent wincons by turn 3–5.
Accuracy & Community Insight
Objective Data vs Player Feel
While the calculator uses objective criteria (card types, counts, synergy), power level still has a subjective side. Playstyle and local metas vary.
Community Feedback & Case Studies
We’ve trained the tool based on thousands of decks across casual, mid, and cEDH tables. Still, always use your best judgment alongside your score.
Use as Guideline, Not Verdict
Think of this tool as a conversation starter, not a rule. Share your score with your pod and agree on what’s fun for everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is my power level calculated?
We use deck parsing logic to evaluate mana ramp, tutors, combos, card draw, wincons, and interaction. Each category adds to your final score.
Can I import from Moxfield or CardsRealm?
Yes, just paste your deck link or list. Our parser supports Moxfield, CardsRealm, Archidekt, and plain-text decklists.
Can I adjust my score manually?
Yes. After scoring, you’ll see an editable result field to apply overrides or notes for your playgroup or house rules.
Should I base builds on calculator results?
Use the result as a helpful guide, not a strict rule. It’s best used to match pod power and understand build gaps.
What’s the difference between PL 7 and 9?
Power Level 7 decks are optimized but not fast or consistent enough to compete with cEDH. Level 9 decks often win within 3–5 turns reliably.