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
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Wanderbrine Preacher
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Merrow Skyswimmer
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Countryside
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Wanderwine Distracter
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Absorb
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion37 decks147 decks
19%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Barricade
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion63 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
43%inclusion65 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion64 decks152 decks
-27%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion58 decks152 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Windborn Muse
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Time Wipe
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
14%synergy
The Council of Four
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Hushbringer
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Denial
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Cloudblazer
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Gold Myr
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Coeurl
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Absolution
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Selfless Spirit
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Body of Knowledge
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Summon: Shiva
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Wraith, Vicious Vigilante
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Silver Myr
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Aerial Responder
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Syncopate
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
-17%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Ice Magic
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Eject
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
You're Not Alone
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Consider
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Rewind
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Battle Menu
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Twist Reality
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interference
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Fumigate
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Winged Words
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Fragments
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Banishing Light
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Sleep Magic
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Staggering Insight
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Pacifism
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Favorable Winds
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Curator's Ward
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Fresh Start
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Rule of Law
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
-29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Moorland Haunt
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion109 decks152 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion102 decks152 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion63 decks152 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion58 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion53 decks152 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion49 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Locket
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion152 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion151 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion95 decks152 decks
-23%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion71 decks152 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion65 decks152 decks
-19%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion42 decks152 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion41 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
-28%synergy
North Pole Gates
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Campground
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Meandering River
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
University Campus
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Tower
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-42%synergy