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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Erode
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
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1.2%inclusion3 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Mathemagics
0.8%inclusion3 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
0.8%inclusion2 decks257 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vexilus Praetor
48%inclusion780 decks1.64K decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
45%inclusion744 decks1.64K decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion714 decks1.64K decks
41%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
43%inclusion700 decks1.64K decks
41%synergy
Crystal Barricade
40%inclusion649 decks1.64K decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion664 decks1.64K decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion1K decks1.64K decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
62%inclusion1.01K decks1.64K decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion957 decks1.64K decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion881 decks1.64K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion1.10K decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion1.10K decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
63%inclusion1.03K decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion990 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
48%inclusion795 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion721 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion707 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Windborn Muse
43%inclusion700 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion699 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion691 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion680 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion663 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
40%inclusion652 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Farewell
36%inclusion593 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion546 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion455 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion412 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion375 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion338 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion310 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
36%inclusion586 decks1.64K decks
31%synergy
Platinum Angel
34%inclusion557 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion556 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion496 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
29%inclusion468 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
28%inclusion452 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
24%inclusion395 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion387 decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion367 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion365 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Hushbringer
22%inclusion360 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
19%inclusion305 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion303 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Fatespinner
18%inclusion288 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Geode Golem
16%inclusion266 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion263 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion258 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Serra's Emissary
15%inclusion249 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
The Council of Four
15%inclusion243 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion232 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion217 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
13%inclusion86 decks686 decks
11%synergy
Fog Bank
12%inclusion198 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
12%inclusion192 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion185 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
10%inclusion172 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion157 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.4%inclusion155 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
8.6%inclusion142 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.5%inclusion140 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.5%inclusion139 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.4%inclusion138 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Wall of Denial
8.3%inclusion136 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
8.0%inclusion131 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Gold Myr
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Silver Myr
7.4%inclusion122 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Moat
7.2%inclusion119 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Platinum Emperion
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.1%inclusion116 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
6.9%inclusion113 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
6.3%inclusion104 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
6.3%inclusion103 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
5.9%inclusion53 decks896 decks
3%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion664 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Render Silent
38%inclusion619 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion546 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion530 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion494 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion472 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion428 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion382 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion378 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Permission Denied
23%inclusion371 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
21%inclusion315 decks1.50K decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
19%inclusion320 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Everybody Lives!
19%inclusion319 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion318 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion278 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Hindering Light
15%inclusion242 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion241 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Absorb
13%inclusion211 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion176 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion162 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion158 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion145 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.8%inclusion144 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.7%inclusion126 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
7.1%inclusion116 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion113 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion110 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
6.2%inclusion101 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.2%inclusion101 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Disallow
5.5%inclusion91 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.4%inclusion89 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
35%inclusion575 decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion427 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion411 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion333 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion266 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
16%inclusion264 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion239 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion183 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion174 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion165 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion160 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
9.3%inclusion152 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.9%inclusion114 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.5%inclusion106 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion89 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
37%inclusion612 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
34%inclusion564 decks1.64K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion402 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion400 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion314 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion282 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion275 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Norn's Annex
14%inclusion228 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion222 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion210 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion192 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Genji Glove
8.7%inclusion130 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.6%inclusion133 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.5%inclusion139 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.9%inclusion130 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.4%inclusion122 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.9%inclusion113 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion106 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.0%inclusion98 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.8%inclusion96 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion597 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
35%inclusion567 decks1.64K decks
26%synergy
Gift of Immortality
30%inclusion486 decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion416 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion339 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
18%inclusion297 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion279 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion279 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Aura of Silence
13%inclusion214 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion205 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
12%inclusion190 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Solemnity
9.4%inclusion155 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion139 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.3%inclusion137 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.0%inclusion132 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion126 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.4%inclusion121 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Shielded by Faith
6.7%inclusion110 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.0%inclusion99 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion99 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.8%inclusion96 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.1%inclusion83 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion301 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion166 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion855 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion403 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion395 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion357 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion344 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion280 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion249 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion235 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion212 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion201 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion191 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.8%inclusion144 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.1%inclusion83 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion1.44K decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion1.35K decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion898 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion876 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion800 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
39%inclusion647 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Gilded Lotus
31%inclusion503 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion493 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion491 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion393 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion213 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion180 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion169 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.5%inclusion139 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion130 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.2%inclusion119 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.0%inclusion115 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion89 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion1.59K decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.58K decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.35K decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion1.11K decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion1.04K decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion906 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
52%inclusion854 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion788 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion711 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion679 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
41%inclusion672 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion639 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion603 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion547 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion510 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
31%inclusion504 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
29%inclusion469 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion418 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion377 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion359 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion346 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion337 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion321 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion306 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion253 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion251 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion175 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion174 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion167 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion158 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion145 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion122 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.3%inclusion120 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.8%inclusion111 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
6.5%inclusion107 decks1.64K decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion99 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion96 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy