Art by Julie Bell
Captain Marvel, Apex Avenger
Legendary Creature — Human Kree Hero
Flying, double strike, indestructible Whenever you put one or more counters on another creature, if it's not a Kree, you may put the same number and kind of counters on Captain Marvel.
Captain Marvel, Apex Avenger deck guide
Captain Marvel, Apex Avenger is a Boros (white and red) creature commander. It leads 124 decks on EDHREC, where it ranks #3,214 among all commanders.
Most Captain Marvel decks are built around +1/+1 counters, voltron and artifacts, with modified creatures and aggro builds close behind.
A typical Captain Marvel list runs 35 lands (18 basic), 27 creatures, 9 instants, 7 sorceries, 13 artifacts, 7 enchantments and 1 planeswalkers.
The cards played most with Captain Marvel: Arcane Signet (94% of decks), Sol Ring (87% of decks), Talisman of Conviction (73% of decks), Reluctant Role Model (51% of decks), Boros Signet (51% of decks) and Elspeth Resplendent (49% of decks).
Well-known combos with Captain Marvel:
- Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute + Archangel of Thune
- Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute + Light of Promise
- Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute + Heliod, Sun-Crowned
Similar commanders: Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas, Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon, Aurelia, the Warleader, Otharri, Suns' Glory, Tajic, Blade of the Legion, Iroas, God of Victory.
Play data from EDHREC, updated daily.
Average Card Type Breakdown
Average Mana Curve
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Most Played With Captain Marvel, Apex Avenger (177)
Arcane Signet
94% of decks · $0.49
Sol Ring
87% of decks · $1.34
Talisman of Conviction
73% of decks · $0.35
Reluctant Role Model
51% of decks · $0.38
Boros Signet
51% of decks · $0.68
Elspeth Resplendent
49% of decks · $5.10
Practiced Offense
47% of decks · $1.67
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
46% of decks · $4.16
Captain America, Super-Soldier
46% of decks · $3.08
Envoy of the Ancestors
45% of decks · $0.30
Requisition Raid
45% of decks · $0.36
The Ozolith
45% of decks · $61.33
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
44% of decks · $0.32
Big Mother Mouser
44% of decks · $1.68
Lightning Greaves
43% of decks · $4.10
Monica Rambeau
42% of decks
Warrior's Resolve
42% of decks · $2.42
Cosmogrand Zenith
41% of decks · $8.30
Aetheric Amplifier
41% of decks · $0.67
Metastatic Evangel
40% of decks · $0.31
Luminarch Aspirant
40% of decks · $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum
37% of decks · $0.31
Patrolling Peacemaker
37% of decks · $0.87
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
36% of decks · $13.82
All Will Be One
36% of decks · $16.23
Generous Gift
35% of decks · $0.94
Felidar Retreat
35% of decks · $1.06
Dusk Legion Duelist
35% of decks · $2.62
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
34% of decks · $4.97
Uncivil Unrest
34% of decks · $19.25
Leader's Talent
34% of decks · $0.43
Archangel of Thune
31% of decks · $48.69
Austere Command
31% of decks · $0.35
Fellwar Stone
31% of decks
Collective Effort
31% of decks · $0.21
She-Hulk, Wallbreaker
28% of decks · $0.31
Chaos Warp
28% of decks
Akki Battle Squad
27% of decks · $5.10
Captain Marvel, Earth's Protector
27% of decks · $1.07
Abzan Battle Priest
27% of decks · $0.41
Esper Sentinel
27% of decks · $58.41
Commander's Sphere
27% of decks · $0.31
Thran Dynamo
26% of decks · $4.36
Virtue of Loyalty
26% of decks
Duty Beyond Death
25% of decks · $0.35
Aegis of the Legion
24% of decks · $2.15
Aurelia, the Law Above
23% of decks · $2.29
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm
23% of decks · $0.26
The Ooze
23% of decks · $4.53
Land Tax
23% of decks · $16.51
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
23% of decks · $0.38
Teferi's Protection
23% of decks · $45.85
Big Score
23% of decks · $0.41
Aurelia, the Warleader
22% of decks · $4.89
Agent Phil Coulson
22% of decks · $0.30
Unexpected Windfall
22% of decks · $3.15
Filigree Vector
21% of decks · $11.69
Mind Stone
21% of decks
Araña, Heart of the Spider
20% of decks · $0.81
Legion Leadership
20% of decks
Smothering Tithe
20% of decks · $57.12
Hercules, Olympian Hero
20% of decks · $0.30
Taurean Mauler
19% of decks · $0.76
Stroke of Midnight
19% of decks · $0.19
Basri's Solidarity
19% of decks · $0.25
United Front
19% of decks · $1.61
Together Forever
19% of decks · $0.31
Towashi Guide-Bot
19% of decks · $0.21
Photon, Mighty Marvel
18% of decks · $0.33
Dismantling Wave
18% of decks · $0.32
Cut a Deal
18% of decks · $0.29
Pearl Medallion
18% of decks · $7.65
Archaeomancer's Map
18% of decks · $1.12
The Fire Crystal
18% of decks · $6.37
Methods of the Mighty
17% of decks · $0.25
Boon of Safety
17% of decks · $0.28
Protection Magic
17% of decks · $0.28
Jeska's Will
17% of decks · $41.27
Oketra's Monument
17% of decks · $5.33
Light of Promise
17% of decks · $0.42
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star
16% of decks · $8.41
Falcon and Redwing
16% of decks · $0.65
Witch Enchanter
16% of decks
Firemane Commando
16% of decks · $0.97
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
16% of decks · $6.66
Sword of Truth and Justice
16% of decks · $33.25
War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
16% of decks · $0.32
Blazing Crescendo
15% of decks · $0.21
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
15% of decks · $15.38
Trouble in Pairs
15% of decks · $26.30
Ajani Goldmane
15% of decks · $4.82
Origin of the Avengers
15% of decks · $0.24
Sunscorch Regent
15% of decks · $0.39
Avengers Assemble!
15% of decks · $1.55
Captain Mar-Vell, Space-Born
14% of decks · $0.14
Ornithopter of Paradise
14% of decks · $2.23
Thought Vessel
14% of decks
Matt Murdock, Justice Seeker
13% of decks · $0.78
Heroic Sacrifice
13% of decks · $0.36
Claim Jumper
13% of decks · $0.35
Clever Concealment
13% of decks · $3.60
Ruby Medallion
13% of decks · $14.81
Thundering Raiju
12% of decks · $0.45
Selfless Squire
12% of decks · $0.39
Iron Apprentice
12% of decks · $0.31
Axgard Artisan
12% of decks · $0.40
Unbreakable Formation
12% of decks · $1.50
Rip Apart
12% of decks · $0.19
Shadowspear
12% of decks · $29.75
Jocasta, Automaton Avenger
12% of decks · $0.31
Winter Soldier, Reborn Avenger
12% of decks · $0.34
Flawless Maneuver
11% of decks · $9.28
Cursed Mirror
11% of decks · $0.30
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11% of decks · $43.91
Splendor Mare
10% of decks · $0.33
Dawn's Truce
10% of decks · $10.38
Demand Answers
10% of decks · $0.58
Sejiri Shelter
10% of decks
Vandalblast
10% of decks · $1.71
Herald's Horn
10% of decks · $5.75
Relic of Legends
10% of decks · $1.14
Avenge
10% of decks · $0.26
Mangara, the Diplomat
10% of decks · $0.31
Luxior, Giada's Gift
10% of decks · $4.63
The Mind Stone
10% of decks · $40.70
Gleam of Battle
10% of decks · $0.15
Nova Flame
9% of decks · $0.28
Boros Charm
9% of decks · $4.50
Bolt Bend
9% of decks · $5.14
Reprieve
9% of decks · $2.01
Rebuff the Wicked
9% of decks · $6.87
Farewell
9% of decks · $6.20
Tome of Legends
9% of decks · $0.29
Hedron Archive
9% of decks · $0.25
Marble Diamond
9% of decks · $0.28
Noble Heritage
9% of decks · $0.48
Make Your Move
8% of decks · $0.28
Angelfire Ignition
8% of decks · $0.89
Secret Rendezvous
8% of decks · $0.36
Sundering Eruption
8% of decks
The Reaver Cleaver
8% of decks · $30.11
Destroy Evil
7% of decks · $0.23
Take Up the Shield
7% of decks · $0.24
Taunt from the Rampart
7% of decks · $0.69
Vanquish the Horde
7% of decks · $0.31
Gilded Lotus
7% of decks · $0.59
Smuggler's Share
7% of decks · $10.65
Gift of Immortality
7% of decks · $0.33
Ghostly Prison
7% of decks · $6.11
Super State
7% of decks · $20.74
Hulkbuster Armor
7% of decks · $1.76
Thrill of Possibility
6% of decks · $0.29
Flare of Fortitude
6% of decks · $5.05
Abrade
6% of decks · $0.31
Akroma's Will
6% of decks · $16.81
Valakut Awakening
6% of decks
Coin of Mastery
6% of decks · $2.20
Fire Diamond
6% of decks · $0.39
Warleader's Call
6% of decks · $8.25
The Night of the Doctor
6% of decks · $0.33
Invisible Force Field
6% of decks · $0.30
Super-Soldier Serum
6% of decks · $0.66
Ephemerate
6% of decks · $5.25
Seething Song
6% of decks · $11.52
Enlightened Tutor
6% of decks · $38.48
Spectacular Tactics
6% of decks · $0.25
Erode
6% of decks · $7.46
Wayfarer's Bauble
6% of decks · $5.61
Sword of the Animist
6% of decks · $5.42
The Wind Crystal
6% of decks · $7.48
Costume Closet
6% of decks · $0.22
Worn Powerstone
6% of decks · $0.37
Liquimetal Torque
6% of decks · $2.97
We Ride at Dawn
6% of decks · $0.69
Folk Hero
6% of decks · $0.45
Vision of Love
5% of decks · $0.27
Cosmic Cube
5% of decks · $6.65
New Cards
Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion
22% of decks · $0.29
Guiding Hydra
17% of decks · $0.50
Samut, Hazoret's Champion
11% of decks · $3.32
Artifist Acumen
6% of decks · $0.27
Hall of Echoes
6% of decks · $2.56
Creatures (50)
Reluctant Role Model
51% of decks · $0.38
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
46% of decks · $4.16
Captain America, Super-Soldier
46% of decks · $3.08
Envoy of the Ancestors
45% of decks · $0.30
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
44% of decks · $0.32
Big Mother Mouser
44% of decks · $1.68
Monica Rambeau
42% of decks
Cosmogrand Zenith
41% of decks · $8.30
Metastatic Evangel
40% of decks · $0.31
Luminarch Aspirant
40% of decks · $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum
37% of decks · $0.31
Patrolling Peacemaker
37% of decks · $0.87
Dusk Legion Duelist
35% of decks · $2.62
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
34% of decks · $4.97
Archangel of Thune
31% of decks · $48.69
She-Hulk, Wallbreaker
28% of decks · $0.31
Akki Battle Squad
27% of decks · $5.10
Captain Marvel, Earth's Protector
27% of decks · $1.07
Abzan Battle Priest
27% of decks · $0.41
Esper Sentinel
27% of decks · $58.41
Aurelia, the Law Above
23% of decks · $2.29
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm
23% of decks · $0.26
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
23% of decks · $0.38
Aurelia, the Warleader
22% of decks · $4.89
Agent Phil Coulson
22% of decks · $0.30
Filigree Vector
21% of decks · $11.69
Araña, Heart of the Spider
20% of decks · $0.81
Hercules, Olympian Hero
20% of decks · $0.30
Taurean Mauler
19% of decks · $0.76
Towashi Guide-Bot
19% of decks · $0.21
Photon, Mighty Marvel
18% of decks · $0.33
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star
16% of decks · $8.41
Falcon and Redwing
16% of decks · $0.65
Witch Enchanter
16% of decks
Firemane Commando
16% of decks · $0.97
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
16% of decks · $6.66
War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
16% of decks · $0.32
Sunscorch Regent
15% of decks · $0.39
Captain Mar-Vell, Space-Born
14% of decks · $0.14
Ornithopter of Paradise
14% of decks · $2.23
Matt Murdock, Justice Seeker
13% of decks · $0.78
Claim Jumper
13% of decks · $0.35
Thundering Raiju
12% of decks · $0.45
Selfless Squire
12% of decks · $0.39
Iron Apprentice
12% of decks · $0.31
Axgard Artisan
12% of decks · $0.40
Jocasta, Automaton Avenger
12% of decks · $0.31
Winter Soldier, Reborn Avenger
12% of decks · $0.34
Splendor Mare
10% of decks · $0.33
Mangara, the Diplomat
10% of decks · $0.31
Instants (38)
Generous Gift
35% of decks · $0.94
Chaos Warp
28% of decks
Duty Beyond Death
25% of decks · $0.35
Teferi's Protection
23% of decks · $45.85
Big Score
23% of decks · $0.41
Unexpected Windfall
22% of decks · $3.15
Legion Leadership
20% of decks
Stroke of Midnight
19% of decks · $0.19
Methods of the Mighty
17% of decks · $0.25
Boon of Safety
17% of decks · $0.28
Protection Magic
17% of decks · $0.28
Blazing Crescendo
15% of decks · $0.21
Heroic Sacrifice
13% of decks · $0.36
Clever Concealment
13% of decks · $3.60
Unbreakable Formation
12% of decks · $1.50
Flawless Maneuver
11% of decks · $9.28
Dawn's Truce
10% of decks · $10.38
Demand Answers
10% of decks · $0.58
Sejiri Shelter
10% of decks
Boros Charm
9% of decks · $4.50
Bolt Bend
9% of decks · $5.14
Reprieve
9% of decks · $2.01
Rebuff the Wicked
9% of decks · $6.87
Make Your Move
8% of decks · $0.28
Destroy Evil
7% of decks · $0.23
Take Up the Shield
7% of decks · $0.24
Thrill of Possibility
6% of decks · $0.29
Flare of Fortitude
6% of decks · $5.05
Abrade
6% of decks · $0.31
Akroma's Will
6% of decks · $16.81
Valakut Awakening
6% of decks
Invisible Force Field
6% of decks · $0.30
Ephemerate
6% of decks · $5.25
Seething Song
6% of decks · $11.52
Enlightened Tutor
6% of decks · $38.48
Spectacular Tactics
6% of decks · $0.25
Erode
6% of decks · $7.46
Vision of Love
5% of decks · $0.27
Sorceries (19)
Practiced Offense
47% of decks · $1.67
Requisition Raid
45% of decks · $0.36
Austere Command
31% of decks · $0.35
Collective Effort
31% of decks · $0.21
Basri's Solidarity
19% of decks · $0.25
United Front
19% of decks · $1.61
Dismantling Wave
18% of decks · $0.32
Cut a Deal
18% of decks · $0.29
Jeska's Will
17% of decks · $41.27
Rip Apart
12% of decks · $0.19
Vandalblast
10% of decks · $1.71
Avenge
10% of decks · $0.26
Nova Flame
9% of decks · $0.28
Farewell
9% of decks · $6.20
Angelfire Ignition
8% of decks · $0.89
Secret Rendezvous
8% of decks · $0.36
Sundering Eruption
8% of decks
Taunt from the Rampart
7% of decks · $0.69
Vanquish the Horde
7% of decks · $0.31
Utility Artifacts (24)
The Ozolith
45% of decks · $61.33
Lightning Greaves
43% of decks · $4.10
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
36% of decks · $13.82
Aegis of the Legion
24% of decks · $2.15
The Ooze
23% of decks · $4.53
Pearl Medallion
18% of decks · $7.65
Archaeomancer's Map
18% of decks · $1.12
The Fire Crystal
18% of decks · $6.37
Oketra's Monument
17% of decks · $5.33
Sword of Truth and Justice
16% of decks · $33.25
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
15% of decks · $15.38
Ruby Medallion
13% of decks · $14.81
Shadowspear
12% of decks · $29.75
Herald's Horn
10% of decks · $5.75
Luxior, Giada's Gift
10% of decks · $4.63
Tome of Legends
9% of decks · $0.29
The Reaver Cleaver
8% of decks · $30.11
Hulkbuster Armor
7% of decks · $1.76
Coin of Mastery
6% of decks · $2.20
Wayfarer's Bauble
6% of decks · $5.61
Sword of the Animist
6% of decks · $5.42
The Wind Crystal
6% of decks · $7.48
Costume Closet
6% of decks · $0.22
Cosmic Cube
5% of decks · $6.65
Mana Artifacts (19)
Arcane Signet
94% of decks · $0.49
Sol Ring
87% of decks · $1.34
Talisman of Conviction
73% of decks · $0.35
Boros Signet
51% of decks · $0.68
Aetheric Amplifier
41% of decks · $0.67
Fellwar Stone
31% of decks
Commander's Sphere
27% of decks · $0.31
Thran Dynamo
26% of decks · $4.36
Mind Stone
21% of decks
Thought Vessel
14% of decks
Cursed Mirror
11% of decks · $0.30
Relic of Legends
10% of decks · $1.14
The Mind Stone
10% of decks · $40.70
Hedron Archive
9% of decks · $0.25
Marble Diamond
9% of decks · $0.28
Gilded Lotus
7% of decks · $0.59
Fire Diamond
6% of decks · $0.39
Worn Powerstone
6% of decks · $0.37
Liquimetal Torque
6% of decks · $2.97
Enchantments (24)
Warrior's Resolve
42% of decks · $2.42
All Will Be One
36% of decks · $16.23
Felidar Retreat
35% of decks · $1.06
Uncivil Unrest
34% of decks · $19.25
Leader's Talent
34% of decks · $0.43
Virtue of Loyalty
26% of decks
Land Tax
23% of decks · $16.51
Smothering Tithe
20% of decks · $57.12
Together Forever
19% of decks · $0.31
Light of Promise
17% of decks · $0.42
Trouble in Pairs
15% of decks · $26.30
Origin of the Avengers
15% of decks · $0.24
Avengers Assemble!
15% of decks · $1.55
Gleam of Battle
10% of decks · $0.15
Noble Heritage
9% of decks · $0.48
Smuggler's Share
7% of decks · $10.65
Gift of Immortality
7% of decks · $0.33
Ghostly Prison
7% of decks · $6.11
Super State
7% of decks · $20.74
Warleader's Call
6% of decks · $8.25
The Night of the Doctor
6% of decks · $0.33
Super-Soldier Serum
6% of decks · $0.66
We Ride at Dawn
6% of decks · $0.69
Folk Hero
6% of decks · $0.45
Planeswalkers (3)
Elspeth Resplendent
49% of decks · $5.10
Ajani Goldmane
15% of decks · $4.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11% of decks · $43.91
Utility Lands (18)
Abandoned Air Temple
70% of decks
Rogue's Passage
52% of decks
Nesting Grounds
40% of decks
Karn's Bastion
31% of decks
War Room
24% of decks
Reliquary Tower
24% of decks
Minas Tirith
17% of decks
Temple of the False God
17% of decks
Slayers' Stronghold
15% of decks
Arena of Glory
14% of decks
Diamond City
14% of decks
Bonders' Enclave
11% of decks
Scavenger Grounds
9% of decks
Tyrite Sanctum
7% of decks
Monumental Henge
7% of decks
Baxter Building
6% of decks
Ancient Tomb
6% of decks
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of decks
Lands (41)
Mountain
100% of decks
Plains
100% of decks
Command Tower
90% of decks
Clifftop Retreat
86% of decks
Radiant Summit
71% of decks
Sundown Pass
69% of decks
Sacred Foundry
62% of decks
Spectator Seating
60% of decks
Rugged Prairie
53% of decks
Furycalm Snarl
50% of decks
Battlefield Forge
47% of decks
Arid Mesa
41% of decks
Boros Garrison
38% of decks
Exotic Orchard
35% of decks
Sunscorched Divide
34% of decks
Sunbillow Verge
32% of decks
Path of Ancestry
32% of decks
Temple of Triumph
28% of decks
Glittering Massif
27% of decks
Plaza of Heroes
26% of decks
Elegant Parlor
26% of decks
Needleverge Pathway
25% of decks
Turbulent Steppe
24% of decks
Legion Leadership
20% of decks
Inspiring Vantage
19% of decks
Myriad Landscape
18% of decks
Avengers Tower
17% of decks
Witch Enchanter
16% of decks
Fabled Passage
16% of decks
Sacred Peaks
13% of decks
Plateau
11% of decks
Sejiri Shelter
10% of decks
Asgardian Citadel
9% of decks
Sundering Eruption
8% of decks
Sunbaked Canyon
7% of decks
Terramorphic Expanse
6% of decks
Cavern of Souls
6% of decks
Valakut Awakening
6% of decks
Alpine Meadow
6% of decks
Rustvale Bridge
6% of decks
Evolving Wilds
6% of decks
Play-rate data via EDHREC. Card images and prices via Scryfall.
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