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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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Saved by the Shell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mutant Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Denial
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
77%synergy
Vine Trellis
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Hover Barrier
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Assault Formation
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
High Alert
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Axebane Guardian
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Fortified Rampart
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Shield-Wall Sentinel
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Frost
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Junk
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Angelic Wall
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Omens
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Glacial Wall
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Perimeter Captain
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Runes
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Roots
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Turtle
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Walking Bulwark
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Tree of Redemption
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Ice
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Steel Wall
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Tears
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Shield Sphere
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Essence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Geist of the Archives
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Dragon's Eye Sentry
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Doorkeeper
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Carven Caryatid
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Jungle Barrier
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Rampart Architect
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Larder Zombie
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Consulate Skygate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Shards
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Towering Titan
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Flock
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Slumbering Walker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Tower Defense
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Bar the Door
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Bant Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Solidarity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blur
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Disappearing Act
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Barrier Breach
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Meddle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Opt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Capsize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
True Love's Kiss
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rebound
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Scrollshift
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wash Away
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Rampaging Growth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Naturalize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Fell the Mighty
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Return to the Ranks
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Solar Tide
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Beneath the Sands
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Respite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Into the North
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Tears
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Silverflame Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Open into Wonder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wallop
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Meekstone
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Bark of Doran
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Brute
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sentinel Totem
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Feldon's Cane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Always Watching
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Veiled Sentry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Builder's Blessing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Gravity Well
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Guard Duty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Zendikon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bear Umbra
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Sleep Paralysis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Planar Disruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Predation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Conclave's Blessing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Area
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Primal Rage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ward of Lights
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Castle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Oakhollow Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Calciform Pools
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Moorland Haunt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lilypad Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Skyline Cascade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Gavony Township
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Lupinflower Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lumbering Falls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Grove of the Guardian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Ring
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-35%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Honored Heirloom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Selesnya Locket
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Manalith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Simic Locket
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Locket
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Azorius Chancery
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Mystery
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Simic Guildgate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Blossoming Sands
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Treva's Ruins
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Suburban Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urban Retreat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-28%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-28%synergy
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