I am struggling to build a tribal commander deck based around the Samurai. The main problem I am having is picking a commander. The commander must have the ability to buff/support my blockers and/or my creatures that get blocked. In addition it must have at white along with any other color. Is there anything out there that fits these requirements? Thanks for the help in advance.
In my opinion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor and any partner with red in its identity is the way to go. Samurai is inherently boros, and combining with Godo, Bandit Warlord and Helm of the Host is basically going to be your wincon, even if he isn’t really a samurai. Maybe throw in Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa for free damage and “must be blocked” green enchantments for cards with big bushido.
I like Saskia the Unyielding as a Samurai commander. WBRG colors allow you to include any (or even every) Samurai printed so far. She also effectively upscales your damage to the entire table, which is quite important if you focus on bushido creatues which are balanced around dealing 20 damage to a player instead of 120 damage total. Alesha, who smiles at Death is another good option that is also more on flavor style-wise, but Samurais don't really benefit from entering the battlefield so her recursion value is limited.
One of the best aggro commanders is Gahiji, Honored One, because he also encourages others to attack each other it is not completely off theme if you think about it an Honor-themed deck. Green also many easier mana bases and access to recently printed shapeshifters.
Rune-Tail will typically automatically flip if played on your third turn, which means your creatures just don't take damage.
Alesha, who smiles at Death is another good option that is also more on flavor style-wise, but Samurais don't really benefit from entering the battlefield so her recursion value is limited.
UR Mizzix of the Izmagnus ~~~ Build your own win-condition: Finite Spellslinging
UR Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer ~~~ We are the Borg. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own.
WUB Oloro, Ageless Ascetic ~~~ A Guide to dying slowly
UBR Marchesa, the Black Rose ~~~ Marchesa's undying Marionettes
RGW Mayael the Anima ~~~ All Hail the Big Chungus
GWU Chulane, Teller of Tales ~~~ Permanents Only ETB Shenanigans
BGU Sidisi, Brood Tyrant ~~~ Sidisi's Restless Servants
WUBRG The Ur-Dragon ~~~ Dragons eat your face
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Seems good but mono-red so limits your options Márton Stromgald similar.
white
Nagao, Bound by Honor, Pianna, Nomad Captain, Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw, Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" {2} Jazal Goldmane etc etc. other Anthem commanders
RW
Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran, Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer, Adriana, Captain of the Guard, Arcangel Avacyn, Iroas, God of Victory, Tajic, Legion's Edge
One of the best aggro commanders is Gahiji, Honored One, because he also encourages others to attack each other it is not completely off theme if you think about it an Honor-themed deck. Green also many easier mana bases and access to recently printed shapeshifters.
Pioneer:UR Pheonix
Modern:U Mono U Tron
EDH
GB Glissa, the traitor: Army of Cans
UW Dragonlord Ojutai: Dragonlord NOjutai
UWGDerevi, Empyrial Tactician "you cannot fight the storm"
R Zirilan of the claw. The solution to every problem is dragons
UB Etrata, the Silencer Cloning assassination
Peasant cube: Cards I own