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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%inclusion199 decks216 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
87%inclusion188 decks216 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
83%inclusion180 decks216 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
80%inclusion172 decks216 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Frost
76%inclusion164 decks216 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Omens
77%inclusion166 decks216 decks
69%synergy
Assault Formation
74%inclusion160 decks216 decks
68%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
74%inclusion160 decks216 decks
67%synergy
High Alert
73%inclusion157 decks216 decks
66%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion152 decks216 decks
65%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion152 decks216 decks
64%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
69%inclusion148 decks216 decks
62%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
65%inclusion141 decks216 decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion138 decks216 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Wall
63%inclusion137 decks216 decks
60%synergy
Fell the Mighty
63%inclusion136 decks216 decks
58%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
63%inclusion135 decks216 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion130 decks216 decks
56%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion127 decks216 decks
52%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion125 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Runes
56%inclusion121 decks216 decks
52%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
55%inclusion119 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Junk
54%inclusion116 decks216 decks
49%synergy
Perimeter Captain
52%inclusion112 decks216 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
51%inclusion111 decks216 decks
48%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
50%inclusion108 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Fortified Rampart
49%inclusion106 decks216 decks
46%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion100 decks216 decks
43%synergy
Carven Caryatid
46%inclusion99 decks216 decks
43%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion90 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Mulch
42%inclusion90 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Jungle Barrier
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
40%inclusion86 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Riptide Turtle
39%inclusion84 decks216 decks
36%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion81 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
36%inclusion75 decks208 decks
33%synergy
Steel Wall
36%inclusion77 decks216 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion76 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Wall
34%inclusion73 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Essence
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Tree of Redemption
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Portcullis Vine
31%inclusion68 decks216 decks
30%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
31%inclusion66 decks216 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
30%inclusion65 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mist
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Geist of the Archives
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
28%inclusion61 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion61 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
28%inclusion61 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
27%inclusion58 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Vines
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
23%inclusion49 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Doorkeeper
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
20%inclusion43 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
19%inclusion42 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
19%inclusion42 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion42 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
48%inclusion103 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion97 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion88 decks216 decks
-21%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion83 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
-20%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Solidarity
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Join Shields
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Safe
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion101 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion87 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
38%inclusion82 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
-20%synergy
Destined Confrontation
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
2%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Explore
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
43%inclusion92 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Brave the Sands
37%inclusion80 decks216 decks
32%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
22%inclusion48 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Assemble the Players
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Shield
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Builder's Blessing
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Blessing
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Wild Pair
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Castle
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Always Watching
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Area
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
33%inclusion71 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion140 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion128 decks216 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Locket
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion216 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion216 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion215 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion170 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion145 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion120 decks216 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion88 decks216 decks
-16%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion86 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion83 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Blossoming Sands
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
31%synergy
Thornwood Falls
30%inclusion65 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
29%inclusion62 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion58 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
-19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion58 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion48 decks216 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Bant Panorama
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
Brushland
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Stream
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
-16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
-20%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Treva's Ruins
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
4%synergy
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