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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Frost
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
70%synergy
Assault Formation
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
68%synergy
High Alert
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Omens
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Denial
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Angelic Wall
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Fell the Mighty
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Runes
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Roots
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
52%synergy
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Vine Trellis
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Hover Barrier
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Fortified Rampart
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Jungle Barrier
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
51%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Riptide Turtle
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Essence
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Geist of the Archives
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Fog Bank
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Portcullis Vine
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Mulch
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Perimeter Captain
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Wall
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Mist
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Crystal Barricade
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Steel Wall
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Glare
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Vines
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Consulate Skygate
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Tree of Redemption
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Tears
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Hope
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Doorkeeper
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Clockwork Drawbridge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Plumeveil
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Coral Colony
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Negate
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Bar the Door
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Solidarity
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Return to Nature
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Bant Charm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-40%synergy
Naturalize
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-27%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rally to Battle
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Join Shields
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Keep Safe
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Make a Stand
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Seedship Impact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fog
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Bovine Intervention
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Expel the Interlopers
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Destined Confrontation
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-28%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Wear Down
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Divination
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Shield
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Cathar's Shield
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Brave the Sands
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Shield
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Builder's Blessing
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Castle
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Builder's Talent
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Area
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Chorus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Hold the Gates
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Prison Realm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
High Ground
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-28%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Locket
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Locket
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Tranquil Cove
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Simic Guildgate
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Thornwood Falls
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Blossoming Sands
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-25%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Vista
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Brokers Hideout
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-30%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Plenty
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Sodden Verdure
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-32%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Botanical Plaza
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Treva's Ruins
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gateway Plaza
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Meandering River
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
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