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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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Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
0.9%inclusion1 decks106 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion201 decks215 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion199 decks215 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
90%inclusion194 decks215 decks
83%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
85%inclusion183 decks215 decks
79%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion181 decks215 decks
78%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion181 decks215 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion178 decks215 decks
75%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion174 decks215 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion177 decks215 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion174 decks215 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
75%inclusion161 decks215 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion157 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
70%inclusion151 decks215 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion147 decks215 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion122 decks183 decks
61%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion141 decks215 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
66%inclusion141 decks215 decks
60%synergy
Shield Sphere
65%inclusion140 decks215 decks
62%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
64%inclusion67 decks104 decks
59%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion138 decks215 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion104 decks215 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion89 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion89 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion87 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Aura Shards
35%inclusion76 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion58 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion55 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion137 decks215 decks
58%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion129 decks215 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
58%inclusion124 decks215 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion123 decks215 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion118 decks215 decks
51%synergy
Perimeter Captain
53%inclusion114 decks215 decks
48%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
51%inclusion109 decks215 decks
46%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
50%inclusion108 decks215 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion107 decks215 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
49%inclusion106 decks215 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
48%inclusion103 decks215 decks
43%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion91 decks209 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion93 decks215 decks
39%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Runes
38%inclusion81 decks215 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion81 decks215 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion79 decks215 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
36%inclusion78 decks215 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion72 decks215 decks
30%synergy
Flumph
33%inclusion72 decks215 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Wall
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion65 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
30%inclusion65 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion59 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion57 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion56 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion55 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion45 decks215 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion44 decks215 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion43 decks215 decks
-15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion40 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Turtle
18%inclusion38 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion35 decks203 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Kelp
16%inclusion34 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
16%inclusion34 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Nets
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion28 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion127 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Tower Defense
53%inclusion114 decks215 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion105 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion102 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion83 decks215 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion77 decks215 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion71 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion67 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion64 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion63 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion54 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion47 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
-9%synergy
Bar the Door
18%inclusion38 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
61%inclusion132 decks215 decks
55%synergy
Fell the Mighty
47%inclusion100 decks215 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion89 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion83 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
26%inclusion55 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
25%inclusion54 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
-15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20%inclusion44 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion41 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
-4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
-10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
-4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
59%inclusion127 decks215 decks
55%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion115 decks215 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion107 decks215 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion73 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion41 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
52%inclusion111 decks215 decks
47%synergy
Stoneskin
37%inclusion79 decks215 decks
33%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion44 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Chorus
18%inclusion38 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
0%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Aluren
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Shield
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
20%inclusion43 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion113 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion98 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion73 decks215 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion71 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
28%inclusion60 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion191 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion164 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion38 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion204 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion201 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Island
91%inclusion196 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion196 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
88%inclusion189 decks215 decks
75%synergy
Tundra
87%inclusion187 decks215 decks
74%synergy
Savannah
87%inclusion186 decks215 decks
74%synergy
Breeding Pool
84%inclusion180 decks215 decks
39%synergy
Temple Garden
82%inclusion177 decks215 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion175 decks215 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion159 decks215 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion157 decks215 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
72%inclusion155 decks215 decks
39%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69%inclusion149 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
66%inclusion142 decks215 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion141 decks215 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion139 decks215 decks
35%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion87 decks215 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion84 decks215 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion83 decks215 decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
37%inclusion80 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion77 decks215 decks
-21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion60 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion60 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion57 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion57 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion53 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion47 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion46 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion44 decks215 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion42 decks215 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion40 decks215 decks
-27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
-29%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion36 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion36 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion34 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Bastion
16%inclusion34 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
4%synergy
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