Absolute Virtue (Commander) - Budget

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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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Adept Watershaper
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Merrow Skyswimmer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wanderbrine Preacher
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Countryside
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tributary Vaulter
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion36 decks150 decks
22%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
21%synergy
Absorb
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Barricade
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion39 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion62 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion62 decks150 decks
-28%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion54 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
-7%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Windborn Muse
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Time Wipe
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
-7%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
6%synergy
The Council of Four
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Denial
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Hushbringer
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Delivery Moogle
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Cloudblazer
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Gold Myr
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Coeurl
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Absolution
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Spirit
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Body of Knowledge
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Summon: Shiva
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Silver Myr
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Aerial Responder
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Sphinx's Revelation
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Syncopate
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
-17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-12%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Ice Magic
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Annul
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
No More Lies
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Eject
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
You're Not Alone
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Consider
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Charm
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Battle Menu
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interference
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Twist Reality
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Combat Tutorial
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Winged Words
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
1%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
1%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
-2%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
-3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Elixir
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Banishing Light
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Sleep Magic
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Staggering Insight
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Pacifism
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Favorable Winds
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Curator's Ward
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Fresh Start
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Moorland Haunt
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion110 decks150 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion99 decks150 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion61 decks150 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion52 decks150 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion47 decks150 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Locket
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion150 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion149 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
62%inclusion93 decks150 decks
-24%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion72 decks150 decks
-18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion64 decks150 decks
-19%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion62 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion61 decks150 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion44 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion39 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-28%synergy
North Pole Gates
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Campground
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Meandering River
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
6%synergy
University Campus
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Tower
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-18%synergy