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<p>Welcome back to <em>Fire and Ice</em>! This is the data-driven series where I go over cards that are becoming more or less popular for different Commander decks, and talk about why they may be gaining or losing popularity. I'm Julia, EDHREC's Duchess of Data, and I'm super excited to jump into today's article!</p>
<p>EDHREC, of course, has a ton of data. We'll draw conclusions from that data about how certain commanders' decks have changed over time, give insight into how the format's players are thinking about new cards, and hopefully provide some tech for your favorite commander's list.</p>
<p>As part of our ongoing focus on EDHREC's most popular commanders, we'll be analyzing some trends for <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Mr. House, President and CEO" href="#" target="_blank">Mr. House, President and CEO</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> today!</p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Mr. House, President and CEO" href="#" target="_blank">Mr. House, President and CEO</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
<div id="attachment_172232" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/newplot-4-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-172232" class="size-large wp-image-172232" src="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/newplot-4-3-1024x337.png" alt="What's Hot and What's Not for Mr. House, President and CEO" width="1024" height="337" srcset="https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/newplot-4-3-1024x337.png 1024w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/newplot-4-3-300x99.png 300w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/newplot-4-3-768x253.png 768w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/newplot-4-3-1536x506.png 1536w, https://edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/newplot-4-3.png 1669w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-172232" class="wp-caption-text">What's Hot and What's Not for Mr. House, President and CEO</p></div>
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<p>The House always wins, as they say. Mr. House's abilities seem built for six-sided dice, but interact extremely well with the twenty-sided dice cards that the <em>Dungeons and Dragons</em> focused sets provided to Commander players.</p>
<p>Mr. House is strong, flavorful, and lets Commander players roll dice as a game action. What else could we ask for?</p>
<p>Among his most popular cards are <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Chaos Dragon" href="#" target="_blank">Chaos Dragon</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> (in 73% of lists), <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Xorn" href="#" target="_blank">Xorn</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> (70%), and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Comet, Stellar Pup" href="#" target="_blank">Comet, Stellar Pup</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> (66%). These are all strong cards individually, and Mr. House makes them even more fearsome.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Chaos Dragon"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Xorn"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Comet, Stellar Pup"></div></div>
<h2>What's Fiery for Mr. House Decks?</h2>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Exalted Sunborn" href="#" target="_blank">Exalted Sunborn</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Fire Score of 4.44</h3>
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<p>This is one of the best cards released in 2025. A token doubler on a creature? That can be cast for just <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-1" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-w" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span>? Sign me up. Mr. House focuses pretty heavily on both creature tokens and Treasure tokens, making this Angel doubly effective.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Rent Is Due" href="#" target="_blank">Rent Is Due</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Fire Score of 3.93</h3>
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<p>This <em>Spider-Man </em>enchantment is gaining popularity, but it's only in 45 lists at the moment. It makes sense as an include, turning the tokens we make into card advantage, but it's likely not in more lists due to the sentiment directed at the set it released in.</p>
<p>I'd bet that if this enchantment were printed in a different set, it would be a staple in Mr. House decks.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Professional Face-Breaker" href="#" target="_blank">Professional Face-Breaker</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Fire Score of 3.33</h3>
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<p>This is one of the best creatures ever printed, and I'll stand by that take. It provides both mana advantage and card advantage on an efficiently costed, evasive body. What more could you ask for? In a deck like this one that makes tons of Treasures, this card really shines.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Adagia, Windswept Bastion" href="#" target="_blank">Adagia, Windswept Bastion</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Fire Score of 2.88</h3>
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<p>Typical Mr. House lists don't run a ton of artifacts or enchantments, but they do have a few highly impactful ones. Cards like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vexing Puzzlebox" href="#" target="_blank">Vexing Puzzlebox</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Revel in Riches" href="#" target="_blank">Revel in Riches</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> are fantastic in this list, and making copies of them can be game-ending.</p>
<p>Failing that, this Planet can make extra Treasures or creature tokens. It's a great card that can be included at a very low deckbuilding cost.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Losheel, Clockwork Scholar" href="#" target="_blank">Losheel, Clockwork Scholar</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Fire Score of 2.52</h3>
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<p>This Elephant protects the Robots we make, and lets us draw cards as we carry out our game plan. We can even leverage Losheel's ability to draw multiple cards per turn cycle by activating Mr. House's second ability during an opponent's turn.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Weftstalker Ardent" href="#" target="_blank">Weftstalker Ardent</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Fire Score of 2.30</h3>
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<p>This is another one of the best cards printed in 2025. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Reckless Fireweaver" href="#" target="_blank">Reckless Fireweaver</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> / <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Impact Tremors" href="#" target="_blank">Impact Tremors</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> effects like this are always strong, but it's rare for a card to ping opponents when both artifacts and creatures enter. When considering the fact that this Drix Artificer can be cast temporarily for just <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-r" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span>, it's not hard to see why the Weftstalker is gaining popularity with Mr. Houe pilots. If we roll a six or higher on any die, Weftstalker Ardent will ping each opponent for two damage (one from the Treasure and one from the Robot).</p>
<p>That's a fast track to victory.</p>
<h2>What's Icy for Mr. House Decks?</h2>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Six-Sided Die" href="#" target="_blank">Six-Sided Die</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Ice Score of -3.01</h3>
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<p>This is an interesting spell, because the diversity of outcomes makes it seem better than it really is. Rolling a one does basically nothing. Rolling a two, three, or four doesn't guarantee that we'll actually kill the creature that we target. And there's much lower costed options that perform the same function as rolling a five or a six.</p>
<p>I'd rather play almost any two-mana removal spell over six-sided die, even if it does have some synergy with our commander.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Night Shift of the Living Dead" href="#" target="_blank">Night Shift of the Living Dead</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Ice Score of -2.69</h3>
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<p>This card's first ability is quite strong, especially in our 40-life format. We won't always need +1 on our dice rolls, but it's certainly nice to have on hand. Its second ability, though, is much worse. Mr. House decks usually focus on rolling d20s, not d6s, so it'll actually be quite rare for us to roll a six.</p>
<p>With all that said, <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-3" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-b" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span> is way too much to pay for an enchantment that doesn't impact the game in any meaningful way. This is a cute card, but not a very good one.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Circuits Act" href="#" target="_blank">Circuits Act</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Ice Score of 2.61</h3>
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<p>For <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-2" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-r" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span>, we make between one and three 1/1 creature tokens. I know that rolling dice is also part of Circuits Act's appeal, but rolling d6s isn't actually very good. We've only got a 50% chance to roll a four or above on each die (and a 16% chance to roll a six on each die), meaning we won't be getting many Mr. House triggers from this spell.</p>
<p>This is a piece of <em>Unfinity</em> draft chaff, and doesn't really have a space in constructed play.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Intangible Virtue" href="#" target="_blank">Intangible Virtue</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Ice Score of -2.48</h3>
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<p>This enchantment turns our 3/3 Robots into 4/4 Robots with vigilance. That's a pretty sweet deal! Most anthems cost more mana than this, so Intangible Virtue is actually a great include for most token lists. Vigilance is an underrated keyword, especially for a board full of creature tokens, as it removes the threat of a lethal crackback attack.</p>
<p>If you've got some insights on why Mr. House pilots are turning away from this card, please do let me know in the comments.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Earth-Cult Elemental" href="#" target="_blank">Earth-Cult Elemental</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Ice Score of -2.28</h3>
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<p>This card has a decent ETB effect, with an edict that may only affect our opponents attached to its 6/6 body. But sadly, this creature is a generic 6/6 after its enters ability resolves. That means we're paying <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-4" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-r" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-r" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span> for a vanilla beatstick, which isn't really good enough for Commander.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Recruitment Drive" href="#" target="_blank">Recruitment Drive</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Ice Score of -2.22</h3>
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<p>This sorcery is like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Circuits Act" href="#" target="_blank">Circuits Act</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. While it only lets us roll one die, its a d20. That's better for Mr. House, but this spell's effect leaves much to be desired. Even if we luck out and roll a 20, we just get three 2/2 creatures. While that's technically above rate, I'd rather spend my <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-2" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-w" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span> rolling dice in almost any other way.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Unexpected Windfall" href="#" target="_blank">Unexpected Windfall</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Ice Score of -2.08</h3>
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<p>Ah yes, a worse version of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Big Score" href="#" target="_blank">Big Score</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. We do like making Treasures, as we've got some synergies for the tokens built into our commander. But this spell isn't actually card advantage; it's just card selection. After we cast spell from our hand and discard a card as part of its cost, we get to draw two cards. That leaves us with the same number of cards that we began with in our hand.</p>
<p>Even if it does net us two Treasure tokens, I think we can do better for our card advantage.</p>
<h3><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Thunderwave" href="#" target="_blank">Thunderwave</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> - Ice Score of -2.06</h3>
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<p>Another lackluster dice rolling spell. Each mode of this spell is over-costed, except for its final (and least likely) option. If we'd really like to play a board wipe that rolls dice, I'd opt instead for <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Reckless Endeavor" href="#" target="_blank">Reckless Endeavor</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. That sorcery rolls more dice and creates Treasure tokens. It's true that Reckless Endeavor costs more than Thunderwave, but it's worth every penny.</p>
<h2>What's in a Mr. House, President and CEO Commander Deck?</h2>
<p>Here's a Mr. House deck list with all of his Fiery cards and none of his Icy cards.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__deck mtgh"><span class="edhrecp__deck-s" name="Fire and Ice - Mr. House, President and CEO" site="edhrec" archidekt_link="" cards="[Commander]
*1 Mr. House, President and CEO
[/Commander]
[Creatures]
*1 Academy Manufactor
*1 Ancient Brass Dragon
*1 Ancient Copper Dragon
*1 Ancient Gold Dragon
*1 Brazen Dwarf
*1 Celebr-8000
*1 Chaos Channeler
*1 Chaos Dragon
*1 Crime Novelist
*1 Cyberman Patrol
*1 Delina, Wild Mage
*1 Exalted Sunborn
*1 Goldspan Dragon
*1 Hoarding Ogre
*1 Ingenious Artillerist
*1 Iron Mastiff
*1 Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
*1 Lightfoot Rogue
*1 Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
*1 Mirkwood Bats
*1 Professional Face-Breaker
*1 Reckless Fireweaver
*1 Securitron Squadron
*1 Weftstalker Ardent
*1 Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
*1 Xorn
[/Creatures]
[Enchantments]
*1 Anointed Procession
*1 Barbarian Class
*1 Maddening Hex
*1 Rent Is Due
*1 Revel in Riches
*1 Smothering Tithe
[/Enchantments]
[Artifacts]
*1 Arcane Signet
*1 Clown Car
*1 Component Pouch
*1 Idol of Oblivion
*1 Lightning Greaves
*1 Luck Bobblehead
*1 Sol Ring
*1 Strength-Testing Hammer
*1 Sword of Hours
*1 Talisman of Conviction
*1 Talisman of Indulgence
*1 The Deck of Many Things
*1 Treasure Chest
*1 Vexing Puzzlebox
*1 Wand of Wonder
[/Artifacts]
[Sorceries]
*1 Attempted Murder
*1 Danse Macabre
*1 Myrkul&#039;s Edict
*1 Reckless Endeavor
*1 Ruinous Ultimatum
[/Sorceries]
[Instants]
*1 Berserker&#039;s Frenzy
*1 Contraband Livestock
*1 Deadly Dispute
*1 Dispatch
*1 Grave Endeavor
*1 Path to Exile
*1 Revivify
*1 Swords to Plowshares
*1 Wyll&#039;s Reversal
[/Instants]
[Planeswalkers]
*1 Comet, Stellar Pup
[/Planeswalkers]
[Lands]
*1 Adagia, Windswept Bastion
*1 Blood Crypt
*1 Clifftop Retreat
*1 Command Tower
*1 Dragonskull Summit
*1 Evolving Wilds
*1 Exotic Orchard
*1 Godless Shrine
*1 Isolated Chapel
*1 Luxury Suite
*7 Mountain
*1 Nomad Outpost
*1 Path of Ancestry
*5 Plains
*1 Sacred Foundry
*1 Savai Triome
*1 Smoldering Marsh
*1 Spectator Seating
*5 Swamp
*1 Temple of Triumph
*1 Treasure Vault
*1 Underdark Rift
*1 Vault of Champions
[/Lands]"></span></div>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Thanks for reading, folks! I think Mr. House is an awesome card, and it's always cool to see a precon's backup commander blossom into the leader of one of the format's most beloved decks. Is there another backup precon commander you think deserves some love? Let me know in the comments.</p>
<p>I'll see you all soon for another edition of <em>Fire and Ice!</em></p>


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