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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
98%inclusion94 decks96 decks
90%synergy
Axebane Guardian
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
89%synergy
High Alert
89%inclusion85 decks96 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Denial
86%inclusion83 decks96 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion81 decks96 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion80 decks96 decks
76%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
73%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion73 decks96 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion71 decks96 decks
67%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
73%inclusion70 decks96 decks
68%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
72%inclusion69 decks96 decks
65%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion64 decks95 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
67%inclusion64 decks96 decks
61%synergy
Shield Sphere
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
62%synergy
Assault Formation
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Aura Shards
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
57%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
54%synergy
Perimeter Captain
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Frost
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Hover Barrier
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
49%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Junk
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Runes
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Wall
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Mulch
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Kelp
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Riptide Turtle
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Wall
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-20%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Geist of the Archives
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Secret Door
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Faithbound Judge
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
58%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Bar the Door
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Fell the Mighty
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Wargate
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
43%synergy
Stoneskin
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Project
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Aluren
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Chorus
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion77 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion91 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion90 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion89 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
77%inclusion74 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Breeding Pool
74%inclusion71 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion68 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Urban Retreat
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Lush Portico
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
0%synergy
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