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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
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
High Alert
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Hold the Gates
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Denial
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Baldur's Gate
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Axebane Guardian
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Maze's End
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Basilisk Gate
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Crystal Barricade
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Blossoms
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Junk
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Omens
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Circuitous Route
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Tower Defense
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Frost
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Perimeter Captain
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Hover Barrier
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Flumph
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Angelic Wall
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Roots
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Vine Trellis
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Rampart Architect
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Fortified Rampart
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Wall
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Tree of Redemption
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Walking Bulwark
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Portcullis Vine
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Carven Caryatid
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Nets
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Shield Sphere
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Turtle
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Ice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Crenellated Wall
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Essence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Vines
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Coral Colony
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Colossus of Akros
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bar the Door
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dive Down
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Blunt the Assault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blessed Respite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Gates
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Explore the Underdark
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Mighty
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-30%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reap and Sow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Regrowth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Primeval Light
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Open the Way
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Navigation Orb
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Meekstone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Belbe's Armor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cathar's Shield
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Brave the Sands
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Spelunking
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Guild Summit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Writ of Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Way of the Thief
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Resolve
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Builder's Blessing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Zendikon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Parapet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Smile at Death
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Conclave's Blessing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Always Watching
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Court of Cunning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sterling Grove
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Wild Pair
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Stasis Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Asceticism
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Terra Eternal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Area
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Druid Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
The Wanderer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Thran Portal
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Thespian's Stage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Vesuva
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Azorius Guildgate
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
97%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
96%synergy
Gond Gate
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
96%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
94%synergy
Manor Gate
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
96%synergy
Simic Guildgate
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
94%synergy
Citadel Gate
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
92%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Gateway Plaza
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Heap Gate
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Seaside Citadel
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Harmony
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Planar Nexus
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Breeding Pool
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-39%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-31%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Fortified Village
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Wooded Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
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