Absolute Virtue (Commander) - Stax

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Windborn Muse
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Propaganda
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Render Silent
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Grand Abolisher
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Bastion Protector
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Ghostly Prison
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dovin's Veto
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Pearl Medallion
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Sphere of Safety
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Crystal Barricade
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Farewell
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Silent Arbiter
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Fatespinner
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Hushbringer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Giver of Runes
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Platinum Angel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Serra's Emissary
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Council of Four
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Geode Golem
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Emeria
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Moat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Starwinder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Silver Myr
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Soulless Jailer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gold Myr
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Silence
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Aetherize
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Permission Denied
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Everybody Lives!
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hindering Light
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
No More Lies
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Consider
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Time Wipe
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fractured Identity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mind Spring
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Time Stretch
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Traverse Eternity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mindlock Orb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Knowledge Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Immortal Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Boompile
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Omen Machine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Immortality
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Aura of Silence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dissipation Field
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Rule of Law
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spectra Ward
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Kismet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Indestructibility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Telepathy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dovescape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Karoo
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tolaria West
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Nimbus Maze
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
North Pole Gates
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
University Campus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy