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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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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
90%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
90%synergy
High Alert
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Tower Defense
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Crystal Barricade
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Vine Trellis
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Brave the Sands
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Steel Wall
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Roots
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Glare
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Riptide Turtle
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Flumph
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Shield Sphere
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Tears
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Coral Colony
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Consulate Skygate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Portcullis Vine
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Hope
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Essence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Vines
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Bant Charm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-39%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Solidarity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Naturalize
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Return to Nature
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Refuse to Yield
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Personify
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Convolute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Neutralize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Mighty
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Reunion of the House
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Destined Confrontation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Wargate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Clear the Mind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Meekstone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Peregrine Mask
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Chorus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Builder's Talent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Wild Pair
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Stones
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Primal Rage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Castle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Buried in the Garden
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
The Wanderer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Blossoming Sands
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fortified Village
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Urban Retreat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-30%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lush Oasis
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bant Panorama
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
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