Commander statistics that survive contact with a real game night
Track the smallest useful record, keep unlike games separate, and treat a percentage as evidence rather than a verdict.
Use the evidence well
- Show the sample beside every rate.
- Compare games with similar pod and deck context.
- Keep deck versions visible when cards change.
- Separate observations from explanations.
Guides in this collection
Use one consistent formula, log every finished game, and compare results in context. This guide turns Commander game nights into useful win-rate data.
Guides · 8 min read The best Commander statistics to trackTrack the smallest set of Commander stats that can actually improve decisions: games, wins, decks, pod size, seat, turns, and change history.
Resources · 6 min read Commander game log template (free CSV)A practical Commander game log template for tracking players, decks, results, pod size, starting seat, turns, and deck changes.
Statistics · 7 min read How to track Commander matchupsLog opposing commanders, strategies, and pod context consistently, then look for repeated archetype-level patterns instead of one-deck grudges.
Statistics · 7 min read Commander playgroup statistics worth sharingUse a small, transparent playgroup scorecard to spot power mismatches, celebrate variety, and improve games without turning friends into a leaderboard.
Strategy · 6 min read Does going first increase your Commander win percentage?Going first should not decide a casual Commander game, but aggregate data finds a seat-one edge—and that advantage becomes pronounced in cEDH.