1. What is EDHREC Salt Score?

The EDHREC Salt Score is a community-driven metric that measures how "salty" or frustrating certain Magic: The Gathering cards are to play against in Commander format. It provides insight into deck power level and play experience.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the EDHREC Salt Score formula:

Where:

• \( \sum(Salt\ Scores) \) — Total salt points from all cards
• \( Number\ of\ Cards \) — Total cards in deck (typically 100)
• \( Power\ Multiplier \) — Adjustment based on power level (0.8-1.5)
• \( Type\ Adjustment \) — Adjustment based on deck archetype (0.9-1.3)

Explanation: The equation calculates average salt score per card and adjusts for deck strategy and power level to determine overall strength.

3. Importance of Deck Strength Calculation

Details: Accurate deck strength assessment helps match players with similar power levels, creates balanced games, and ensures enjoyable play experiences for all participants.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total salt score from EDHREC or similar sources, number of cards in deck, select power level and deck type. All values must be valid (score > 0, cards between 1-200).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good salt score range?
A: Casual decks typically score 2-4, focused decks 4-6, optimized decks 6-8, and competitive decks 8+.

Q2: How do I find salt scores for my cards?
A: Use EDHREC.com or community resources that track card salt scores based on player voting and feedback.

Q3: Does commander choice affect strength?
A: Yes, the commander's salt score and strategy significantly impact overall deck strength calculation.

Q4: Are there limitations to this calculation?
A: This is an estimate - actual play experience, pilot skill, and local meta can affect perceived strength.

Q5: Should this be used for tournament play?
A: For casual play matching, yes. For tournaments, official rules and ban lists take precedence.