Absolute Virtue (Commander)

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Bennie Smith
Sep 1, 2025
The Joys of High Mana Value Commanders
In this era of cheaper, more efficient and powerful new commanders, take a step back and appreciate the joys of higher mana value commanders!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.3%inclusion17 decks319 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.8%inclusion8 decks281 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
2.8%inclusion8 decks285 decks
0%synergy
North Pole Gates
2.1%inclusion6 decks288 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vexilus Praetor
46%inclusion590 decks1.28K decks
45%synergy
Bastion Protector
44%inclusion567 decks1.28K decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion562 decks1.28K decks
41%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
42%inclusion532 decks1.28K decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion527 decks1.28K decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion785 decks1.28K decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion781 decks1.28K decks
35%synergy
Crystal Barricade
37%inclusion475 decks1.28K decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion692 decks1.28K decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion734 decks1.28K decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion862 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
66%inclusion850 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
62%inclusion794 decks1.28K decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion754 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
48%inclusion619 decks1.28K decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion559 decks1.28K decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion556 decks1.28K decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion550 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion550 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion534 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion552 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion532 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
41%inclusion520 decks1.28K decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion425 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion357 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion319 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion301 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion261 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion238 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion205 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
41%inclusion525 decks1.28K decks
30%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
35%inclusion449 decks1.28K decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion439 decks1.28K decks
32%synergy
Platinum Angel
32%inclusion411 decks1.28K decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion383 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
28%inclusion355 decks1.28K decks
22%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
26%inclusion327 decks1.28K decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion314 decks1.28K decks
20%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
23%inclusion298 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion296 decks1.28K decks
15%synergy
Hushbringer
21%inclusion272 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
21%inclusion267 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
19%inclusion244 decks1.28K decks
15%synergy
Fatespinner
19%inclusion241 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion238 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion207 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Serra's Emissary
15%inclusion187 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
The Council of Four
15%inclusion186 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Geode Golem
15%inclusion186 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion180 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion166 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion155 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
11%inclusion142 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
11%inclusion142 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Fog Bank
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion128 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.4%inclusion120 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
9.2%inclusion118 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.2%inclusion118 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.7%inclusion111 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.4%inclusion108 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.4%inclusion108 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
8.3%inclusion106 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.3%inclusion106 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.3%inclusion106 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Gold Myr
7.7%inclusion99 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Moat
7.6%inclusion97 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Wall of Denial
7.5%inclusion96 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Silver Myr
7.5%inclusion96 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Platinum Emperion
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.0%inclusion90 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
6.8%inclusion87 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
6.6%inclusion84 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
6.5%inclusion83 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
6.4%inclusion33 decks514 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
6.2%inclusion80 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
5.9%inclusion75 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
5.5%inclusion70 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Render Silent
37%inclusion476 decks1.28K decks
30%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion420 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion409 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion392 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion387 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion343 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Permission Denied
23%inclusion291 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion278 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion264 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion231 decks1.14K decks
14%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
20%inclusion258 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Everybody Lives!
20%inclusion256 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion254 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion210 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
15%inclusion196 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion188 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Absorb
13%inclusion162 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion141 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion130 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion123 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
9.4%inclusion121 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion119 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.2%inclusion118 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.7%inclusion98 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
7.5%inclusion96 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.3%inclusion94 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Rewind
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Opt
6.1%inclusion78 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.0%inclusion77 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Disallow
5.9%inclusion75 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion73 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.6%inclusion72 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.6%inclusion72 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
37%inclusion479 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
34%inclusion436 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion325 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion306 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion259 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion204 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion191 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion190 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion148 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion129 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion124 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion117 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Stock Up
8.5%inclusion109 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
7.7%inclusion98 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.3%inclusion94 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion73 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
36%inclusion461 decks1.28K decks
29%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion422 decks1.28K decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion319 decks1.28K decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion308 decks1.28K decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion234 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion216 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion211 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion180 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion165 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion158 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion155 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.2%inclusion118 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
9.1%inclusion102 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.8%inclusion113 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.9%inclusion101 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion99 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.4%inclusion95 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.9%inclusion88 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.6%inclusion85 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.6%inclusion85 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.1%inclusion78 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.0%inclusion77 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.8%inclusion70 decks1.21K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion445 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
34%inclusion441 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Gift of Immortality
29%inclusion372 decks1.28K decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion328 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion257 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion229 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Sphere of Safety
17%inclusion215 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion212 decks1.28K decks
15%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion173 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
13%inclusion161 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion160 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Solemnity
10%inclusion122 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.0%inclusion115 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.4%inclusion107 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.2%inclusion105 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.8%inclusion100 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Shielded by Faith
7.7%inclusion99 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
7.7%inclusion98 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.6%inclusion97 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.4%inclusion95 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.5%inclusion83 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion83 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
6.2%inclusion80 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.8%inclusion74 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Indestructibility
5.7%inclusion73 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion222 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion135 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.7%inclusion73 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion673 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion314 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion290 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion267 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion265 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion221 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion184 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion179 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion177 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion160 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion143 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion128 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion109 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.8%inclusion100 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion1.12K decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion1.06K decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion698 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion692 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion619 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
39%inclusion500 decks1.28K decks
31%synergy
Gilded Lotus
31%inclusion399 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion386 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion372 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion301 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion167 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion145 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.7%inclusion111 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion106 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion98 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion97 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion94 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion66 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.1%inclusion65 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion1.24K decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.24K decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.05K decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion864 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion811 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion704 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
53%inclusion673 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion638 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion559 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
42%inclusion540 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion529 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion525 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion466 decks1.28K decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion422 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
31%inclusion396 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion381 decks1.28K decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion346 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion337 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion294 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion290 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion276 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion265 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion254 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion240 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion186 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion185 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion139 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion130 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion129 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.4%inclusion121 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion105 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion105 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.9%inclusion101 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion100 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion99 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.4%inclusion95 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion86 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.6%inclusion85 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
5.9%inclusion75 decks1.28K decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
5.7%inclusion73 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy