Magic: The Gathering – Kinan, Bonder Prodigy cEDH Deck Guide
It's time to build a Kinan, Bonder Prodigy Commander deck, and we've got the perfect list for you to take into battle.
Looking to build a Kinan, Bonder Prodigy cEDH deck? Kinan is a ramp deck that can easily create infinite amounts of mana to go through your entire deck, aiming to find multiple combo pieces that work together to achieve victory. Our guide covers everything you need to build Kinan, including what cards you should include in your deck, how to play the deck, and the best ways to win with it.
cEDH, the competitive version of Magic’s generally more casual Commander format, is all about winning games with your ultra-optimized decks and shutting down anything your opponents might do. Kinan, Bonder Prodigy is one of these cEDH commanders, so if you’re looking to build a deck in this format, this Kinan, Bonder Prodigy deck list is a great place to start.
Here is the Kinan, Bonder Prodigy cEDH deck list that we recommend you build:
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Kinan, Bonder Prodigy deck list
As you can see, Kinan, Bonder Prodigy is the commander of this deck, and the deck is built around its abilities. Kinan is a ramp deck that can easily create infinite amounts of mana to go through your entire deck to find the cards you need to win the game. With its simic color identity, these decks get access to the best ramp spells and counterspells, which is why Kinan is one of the best cEDH commanders.
The rest of the deck is essentially what makes Kinan tick, as the cards in these sections form the foundation of the deck. Kinnan, Bonder’s Prodigy is what makes this deck function, with its vital effects ensuring that you have access to mana in the early turns of the game. The deck also includes mana rocks and mana dorks, which are always important in Magic, as they allow you to take advantage of your commander’s abilities.
Bloom Tender is one of the best mana dorks you can get, as it taps for both colors the deck plays, and it’s a creature that can’t be targeted with removal, which makes it very important. The deck also includes artifacts that tap for mana, and Basalt Monolith is the most important of these, as it gets you a huge amount of mana every time you untap with it and Kinan in play.
Tutors are crucial in cEDH and this Kinnan deck wants specific creatures on the battlefield, which is where these cards come in. Cards like Invasion Of Ikoria and Green Sun’s Zenith serve as creature tutors, while Finale Of Devastation can fetch artifacts like Basalt Monolith and Skystone Orrery. Card draw is important in any deck, and Kinnan is no different, with Mystic Remora, Rhystic Study, and Consecrated Sphinx all being important cards in your 75.
Brainstorm is particularly strong in this deck due to the shuffle effects from your fetchlands, which allows you to get rid of dead cards in your hand and consistently have access to important combos or card draw spells.
Combo deck
Kinan, Bonder Prodigy is a combo deck that aims to create an infinite amount of mana and essentially win the game on the spot. You have access to counterspells to protect your combos, including free counterspells like Fierce Guardianship and Force Of Will, which ensures your opponents’ combos are shut down while yours remains safe.
The rest of your deck is made up of several combo pieces that work together to achieve victory. You also have plenty of card draw and filtering to easily find these combo pieces that you need to win.
Starting hands with Kinan, Bonder Prodigy should include ways to get ahead of the mana curve and get Kinnan out early. Aim to have a couple of ramp spells to get you going and a couple of counterspells to ensure your opponent’s big threats stay in their hand.
With all of the card draw you have access to and the speed of this deck, you will often be able to find the answer to whatever is troubling you. The deck’s counterspells ensure your opponent’s combos are shut down, while your own combos remain safe.
And with that, you have built your first Kinan, Bonder Prodigy cEDH deck. If you check out our Commander guides, you’ll discover lots of different ways to play Magic’s most popular casual format.
