Alela, Artful Provocateur (Commander) - Optimized

Jeremy Rowe
May 1, 2026
Building Warlock Typal With Honest Rutstein
With our return to Strixhaven bringing more Warlocks to Commander, let's build a deck around the creature type, using Honest Rutstein.
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Emeritus of Woe
3.4%inclusion3 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Scriv, the Obligator
2.7%inclusion3 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Changing Loyalty
2.7%inclusion3 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
1.8%inclusion2 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Moor
1.8%inclusion2 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
70%inclusion464 decks665 decks
65%synergy
Skullclamp
61%inclusion406 decks665 decks
52%synergy
Intangible Virtue
49%inclusion328 decks665 decks
45%synergy
Scion of Oona
46%inclusion307 decks665 decks
44%synergy
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
45%inclusion300 decks665 decks
43%synergy
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
43%inclusion288 decks665 decks
41%synergy
Anointed Procession
48%inclusion317 decks665 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
47%inclusion314 decks665 decks
40%synergy
Bident of Thassa
47%inclusion312 decks665 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion297 decks665 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion446 decks665 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion368 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion346 decks665 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion335 decks665 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion322 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion302 decks665 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion291 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion290 decks665 decks
21%synergy
All That Glitters
43%inclusion285 decks665 decks
34%synergy
Baleful Strix
40%inclusion263 decks665 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
72%inclusion478 decks665 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion475 decks665 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion382 decks665 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion328 decks665 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion302 decks665 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion290 decks665 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion280 decks665 decks
22%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion230 decks665 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion195 decks665 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion162 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
37%inclusion248 decks665 decks
28%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
36%inclusion241 decks665 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
33%inclusion221 decks662 decks
25%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
29%inclusion193 decks665 decks
27%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
28%inclusion103 decks374 decks
26%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion178 decks665 decks
18%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26%inclusion176 decks665 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
26%inclusion173 decks665 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion169 decks665 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
24%inclusion161 decks658 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion162 decks665 decks
21%synergy
Alela, Cunning Conqueror
23%inclusion156 decks665 decks
22%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
23%inclusion154 decks665 decks
21%synergy
Starnheim Courser
22%inclusion143 decks665 decks
18%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
22%inclusion143 decks665 decks
20%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
21%inclusion139 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion112 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
15%inclusion101 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion98 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
14%inclusion96 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
14%inclusion95 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
13%inclusion86 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
13%inclusion84 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion83 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Brazen Borrower
12%inclusion79 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Harbinger
12%inclusion78 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
12%inclusion78 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Sower of Temptation
12%inclusion77 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion74 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Ornithopter
11%inclusion72 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
10%inclusion67 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Innocence
10%inclusion64 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion64 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
9.3%inclusion62 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
9.1%inclusion24 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
9.0%inclusion60 decks665 decks
0%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
9.0%inclusion60 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
8.9%inclusion59 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
8.8%inclusion58 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
8.6%inclusion57 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Malleable Impostor
8.6%inclusion57 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
8.6%inclusion57 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Vendilion Clique
8.4%inclusion56 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moat
8.4%inclusion56 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.1%inclusion54 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Artisans
8.1%inclusion54 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
8.0%inclusion36 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
7.5%inclusion50 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.4%inclusion49 decks665 decks
-7%synergy
Halo Forager
7.1%inclusion47 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion235 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion218 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Spell Stutter
29%inclusion196 decks665 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion190 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion173 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion155 decks665 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion140 decks665 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion135 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion134 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion134 decks665 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion106 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion94 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion93 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion90 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion86 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion79 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion75 decks665 decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion70 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion68 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion58 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
8.6%inclusion23 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion53 decks665 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
8.0%inclusion53 decks665 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.8%inclusion52 decks665 decks
0%synergy
Despark
7.2%inclusion48 decks665 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion43 decks663 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.2%inclusion41 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Faerie Fencing
5.6%inclusion37 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Trickery
5.6%inclusion37 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
20%inclusion134 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion113 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion107 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion102 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion97 decks665 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion94 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion94 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion87 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion76 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion72 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Notorious Throng
10%inclusion64 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
7.4%inclusion49 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion49 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.5%inclusion43 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.2%inclusion41 decks665 decks
-7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.7%inclusion38 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion36 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion255 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion129 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion124 decks658 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion125 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion92 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion88 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion78 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion77 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion74 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Time Sieve
10%inclusion66 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion66 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion64 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion62 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Spear of Heliod
8.1%inclusion54 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.0%inclusion53 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion49 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.2%inclusion48 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.2%inclusion48 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.9%inclusion46 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion45 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.6%inclusion44 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.5%inclusion43 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Foundry
6.5%inclusion43 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Meek
6.3%inclusion42 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.0%inclusion40 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.7%inclusion38 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.6%inclusion37 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.6%inclusion37 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion36 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.1%inclusion34 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
38%inclusion253 decks665 decks
35%synergy
Favorable Winds
36%inclusion238 decks665 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
35%inclusion231 decks665 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
32%inclusion215 decks665 decks
26%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
30%inclusion199 decks665 decks
24%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
27%inclusion182 decks665 decks
25%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
26%inclusion176 decks665 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
26%inclusion176 decks665 decks
24%synergy
Mirrormade
25%inclusion165 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion150 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion129 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion127 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
18%inclusion118 decks663 decks
14%synergy
Aura of Silence
16%inclusion104 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion102 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
14%inclusion93 decks651 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Piracy
14%inclusion94 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion93 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion88 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion82 decks665 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion76 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion75 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion69 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion64 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Rally the Ranks
9.5%inclusion63 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Leader
9.0%inclusion60 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.9%inclusion59 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Oubliette
8.9%inclusion59 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Gravitational Shift
8.7%inclusion58 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Greater Auramancy
8.4%inclusion56 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.3%inclusion55 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
8.1%inclusion54 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.8%inclusion52 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
7.2%inclusion48 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion46 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
6.8%inclusion45 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.6%inclusion44 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Frogify
6.0%inclusion40 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Flickering Ward
5.6%inclusion37 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.6%inclusion37 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
5.3%inclusion35 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion35 decks665 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.1%inclusion34 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.6%inclusion44 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.2%inclusion41 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.8%inclusion34 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion329 decks665 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
35%inclusion234 decks665 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion214 decks665 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion180 decks665 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion168 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
24%inclusion160 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion147 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion145 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
22%inclusion144 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion131 decks663 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion116 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion99 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion88 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion84 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion72 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion64 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Conclave
9.2%inclusion61 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion58 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion48 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion46 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion43 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.4%inclusion29 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.9%inclusion39 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion35 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion646 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion612 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion370 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion342 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion333 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion272 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion272 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion271 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion260 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion245 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion159 decks663 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion146 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion139 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion133 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion116 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion97 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion96 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion96 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion88 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
10%inclusion66 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion51 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion51 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.0%inclusion40 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion38 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion638 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion634 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion623 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion616 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion512 decks665 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
76%inclusion507 decks665 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion504 decks665 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion393 decks665 decks
21%synergy
Raffine's Tower
57%inclusion378 decks665 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion374 decks665 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion361 decks665 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion332 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion321 decks665 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion313 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion310 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion294 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
39%inclusion257 decks665 decks
-16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion256 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion256 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion212 decks665 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion207 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion191 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion190 decks665 decks
-11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion188 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion183 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion159 decks665 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion138 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion137 decks665 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion135 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion119 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion118 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion116 decks665 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion113 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion109 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion107 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion96 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion94 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion86 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion83 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion82 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Glen
12%inclusion82 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion82 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion81 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion81 decks665 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion80 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion80 decks665 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion76 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion75 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion75 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion73 decks665 decks
-4%synergy