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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
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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1.3%inclusion3 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Lessons from Life
0.4%inclusion1 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
0.4%inclusion1 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
0.3%inclusion3 decks887 decks
0%synergy
Mathemagics
0.3%inclusion1 decks359 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion2.04K decks2.15K decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion1.97K decks2.15K decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
91%inclusion1.96K decks2.15K decks
83%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
85%inclusion1.84K decks2.15K decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion1.78K decks2.15K decks
76%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion1.77K decks2.15K decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion1.79K decks2.15K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion1.78K decks2.15K decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion1.75K decks2.15K decks
74%synergy
High Alert
81%inclusion1.74K decks2.15K decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion1.65K decks2.15K decks
71%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion620 decks839 decks
69%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion1.59K decks2.15K decks
67%synergy
Crystal Barricade
73%inclusion1.30K decks1.79K decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion1.55K decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion1.41K decks2.15K decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion1.41K decks2.15K decks
60%synergy
Assault Formation
65%inclusion1.41K decks2.15K decks
59%synergy
Wall of Frost
64%inclusion1.37K decks2.15K decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion1.35K decks2.15K decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.15K decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.15K decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion1.01K decks2.15K decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion948 decks2.15K decks
30%synergy
Aura Shards
39%inclusion833 decks2.15K decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion664 decks2.15K decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion651 decks2.15K decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion621 decks2.15K decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion480 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion326 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
62%inclusion1.34K decks2.15K decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
62%inclusion1.34K decks2.15K decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.33K decks2.15K decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion1.30K decks2.15K decks
56%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion1.24K decks2.15K decks
53%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
57%inclusion1.23K decks2.15K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
56%inclusion1.20K decks2.15K decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion1.18K decks2.15K decks
51%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
52%inclusion1.12K decks2.15K decks
48%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion934 decks2.15K decks
39%synergy
Wall of Glare
42%inclusion900 decks2.15K decks
38%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
41%inclusion859 decks2.08K decks
38%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion847 decks2.15K decks
36%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion847 decks2.15K decks
36%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion683 decks1.78K decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion823 decks2.15K decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion790 decks2.15K decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion781 decks2.15K decks
33%synergy
Flumph
36%inclusion768 decks2.15K decks
32%synergy
Angelic Wall
31%inclusion668 decks2.15K decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion654 decks2.15K decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion647 decks2.15K decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion586 decks2.15K decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion578 decks2.15K decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion571 decks2.15K decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
26%inclusion553 decks2.15K decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion506 decks2.15K decks
21%synergy
Riptide Turtle
23%inclusion487 decks2.15K decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion450 decks2.15K decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion450 decks2.15K decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
20%inclusion427 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
Wall of Nets
20%inclusion425 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion421 decks2.15K decks
-15%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20%inclusion421 decks2.15K decks
17%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion252 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion346 decks1.98K decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion361 decks2.15K decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
16%inclusion351 decks2.15K decks
-9%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion333 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
15%inclusion332 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion327 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion324 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
15%inclusion305 decks2.03K decks
12%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion300 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion295 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion289 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
13%inclusion267 decks2.03K decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion256 decks2.15K decks
-3%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion160 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Wall of Essence
11%inclusion240 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion1.30K decks2.15K decks
30%synergy
Tower Defense
60%inclusion1.28K decks2.15K decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion1.06K decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion968 decks2.15K decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion855 decks2.15K decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion803 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion756 decks2.15K decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion648 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion579 decks2.15K decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion507 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion506 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion362 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Bar the Door
16%inclusion348 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion341 decks2.15K decks
-12%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion323 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion312 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion300 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion280 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion254 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion237 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion220 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion175 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion162 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion153 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Bant Charm
6.9%inclusion148 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Solidarity
5.8%inclusion124 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion111 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.3%inclusion114 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
61%inclusion1.31K decks2.15K decks
54%synergy
Fell the Mighty
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.15K decks
43%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion890 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion834 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion718 decks2.15K decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion662 decks2.15K decks
-7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
27%inclusion586 decks2.15K decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion549 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
22%inclusion482 decks2.15K decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion408 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion376 decks2.15K decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
15%inclusion315 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion271 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion103 decks839 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion239 decks2.15K decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion224 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion184 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.0%inclusion114 decks1.42K decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.5%inclusion140 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.7%inclusion122 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Wargate
5.5%inclusion118 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion115 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
61%inclusion1.32K decks2.15K decks
57%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion1.16K decks2.15K decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion1.11K decks2.15K decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion725 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion305 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion266 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion188 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.8%inclusion147 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.0%inclusion130 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.21K decks2.15K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion856 decks2.15K decks
36%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion432 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion427 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion382 decks2.15K decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion356 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion261 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion256 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion248 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion227 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion224 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9.0%inclusion194 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
9.0%inclusion136 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.6%inclusion164 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion156 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.4%inclusion120 decks1.87K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
6.2%inclusion134 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.1%inclusion132 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Angelic Shield
5.8%inclusion124 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.7%inclusion123 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Aluren
5.6%inclusion121 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.1%inclusion110 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.1%inclusion110 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
21%inclusion457 decks2.15K decks
19%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion270 decks2.15K decks
11%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion264 decks2.15K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion1.31K decks2.15K decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.15K decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39%inclusion830 decks2.15K decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion713 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion566 decks2.15K decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion354 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion201 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion195 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
8.7%inclusion173 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion176 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion97 decks1.45K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion133 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion1.91K decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion1.66K decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion547 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion287 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion280 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion276 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion251 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion232 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion219 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion206 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.3%inclusion200 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.2%inclusion199 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.0%inclusion194 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion165 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion110 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion2.04K decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion1.98K decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion1.96K decks2.15K decks
-3%synergy
Island
91%inclusion1.96K decks2.15K decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion1.96K decks2.15K decks
78%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion1.95K decks2.15K decks
78%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion1.94K decks2.15K decks
78%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion1.78K decks2.15K decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
82%inclusion1.77K decks2.15K decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion1.77K decks2.15K decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion1.62K decks2.15K decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
74%inclusion1.60K decks2.15K decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion1.60K decks2.15K decks
44%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
71%inclusion1.52K decks2.15K decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion1.43K decks2.15K decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion1.41K decks2.15K decks
36%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion1.38K decks2.15K decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion944 decks2.15K decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion914 decks2.15K decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion898 decks2.15K decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion891 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion864 decks2.15K decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion719 decks2.15K decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion633 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion603 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion424 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion409 decks2.15K decks
-27%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion408 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion400 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion378 decks2.15K decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion374 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion367 decks2.15K decks
-29%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion366 decks2.15K decks
11%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion363 decks2.15K decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion363 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion350 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion347 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion347 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion341 decks2.15K decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion319 decks2.15K decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion318 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion318 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion313 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion254 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion253 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion264 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
12%inclusion262 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion257 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion256 decks2.15K decks
-10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion235 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy