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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hidden Hideout
2.3%inclusion3 decks128 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion4.75K decks5.05K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion4.72K decks5.05K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion4.58K decks5.05K decks
84%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion4.32K decks5.05K decks
78%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
85%inclusion4.27K decks5.05K decks
78%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion4.22K decks5.05K decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion4.20K decks5.05K decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion4.19K decks5.05K decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion3.93K decks5.05K decks
71%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion3.86K decks5.05K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion3.73K decks5.05K decks
67%synergy
Tower Defense
74%inclusion3.73K decks5.05K decks
68%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion3.73K decks5.05K decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion3.63K decks5.05K decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion3.60K decks5.05K decks
66%synergy
Hover Barrier
71%inclusion3.58K decks5.05K decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion3.44K decks5.05K decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion3.39K decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Perimeter Captain
67%inclusion3.38K decks5.05K decks
62%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion3.22K decks5.05K decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion1.29K decks5.05K decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
24%inclusion1.19K decks5.05K decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion1.14K decks5.05K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion1.08K decks5.05K decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion839 decks5.05K decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion780 decks5.05K decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion623 decks5.05K decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.4%inclusion423 decks5.05K decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion394 decks5.05K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Crystal Barricade
62%inclusion1.39K decks2.23K decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion3.13K decks5.05K decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
62%inclusion3.12K decks5.05K decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
60%inclusion3.04K decks5.05K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
60%inclusion3.02K decks5.05K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion3.01K decks5.05K decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion184 decks324 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
56%inclusion2.81K decks5.05K decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
54%inclusion2.75K decks5.05K decks
50%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion2.65K decks5.05K decks
48%synergy
Wall of Runes
52%inclusion2.65K decks5.05K decks
49%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion2.29K decks5.05K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion2.28K decks5.05K decks
42%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion2.28K decks5.05K decks
42%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion2K decks4.50K decks
41%synergy
Angelic Wall
44%inclusion2.21K decks5.05K decks
40%synergy
Walking Bulwark
43%inclusion2.17K decks5.05K decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion2.01K decks5.05K decks
37%synergy
Fortified Rampart
38%inclusion1.93K decks5.05K decks
35%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion1.93K decks5.05K decks
34%synergy
Riptide Turtle
37%inclusion1.86K decks5.05K decks
34%synergy
Wall of Roots
36%inclusion1.84K decks5.05K decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion1.76K decks5.05K decks
32%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion1.71K decks5.05K decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion1.66K decks5.05K decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion1.52K decks5.05K decks
27%synergy
Wall of Mulch
30%inclusion1.50K decks5.05K decks
27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion1.46K decks5.05K decks
26%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.74K decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion1.42K decks5.05K decks
26%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
28%inclusion617 decks2.20K decks
26%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion1.38K decks5.05K decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
27%inclusion1.35K decks5.05K decks
24%synergy
Jungle Barrier
26%inclusion1.31K decks5.05K decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
25%inclusion1.25K decks5.05K decks
23%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion1.23K decks5.05K decks
23%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
23%inclusion936 decks4.09K decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
23%inclusion115 decks503 decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion1.14K decks5.05K decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion479 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion1.06K decks5.05K decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion1.06K decks5.05K decks
19%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion779 decks4.11K decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
18%inclusion933 decks5.05K decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion927 decks5.05K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Nets
18%inclusion901 decks5.05K decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion869 decks5.05K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion821 decks5.05K decks
15%synergy
Geist of the Archives
16%inclusion814 decks5.05K decks
15%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
16%inclusion804 decks5.05K decks
15%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
59%inclusion2.95K decks5.05K decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion2.46K decks5.05K decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion2.04K decks5.05K decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion1.94K decks5.05K decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion1.82K decks5.05K decks
30%synergy
Bar the Door
35%inclusion1.75K decks5.05K decks
32%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion1.58K decks5.05K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion1.53K decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion1.51K decks5.05K decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion1.29K decks5.05K decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion797 decks5.05K decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion768 decks5.05K decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion710 decks5.05K decks
12%synergy
Solidarity
14%inclusion687 decks5.05K decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion659 decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion615 decks5.05K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion602 decks5.05K decks
-5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion595 decks5.05K decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion550 decks5.05K decks
9%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
10%inclusion511 decks5.05K decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion502 decks5.05K decks
-17%synergy
Swan Song
9.3%inclusion470 decks5.05K decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion449 decks5.05K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.6%inclusion432 decks5.05K decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion385 decks5.05K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.4%inclusion321 decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Cancel
5.6%inclusion284 decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.3%inclusion266 decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion2.96K decks5.05K decks
54%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion2.51K decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion2.49K decks5.05K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion2.27K decks5.05K decks
19%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion1.54K decks5.05K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion1.49K decks5.05K decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion1.38K decks5.05K decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion1.35K decks5.05K decks
-1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
23%inclusion1.17K decks5.05K decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion1.01K decks5.05K decks
-6%synergy
Raise the Past
19%inclusion408 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion920 decks5.05K decks
16%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion60 decks503 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion455 decks5.05K decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.7%inclusion439 decks5.05K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.7%inclusion438 decks5.05K decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.6%inclusion384 decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion294 decks5.05K decks
0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
5.7%inclusion289 decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
53%inclusion2.70K decks5.05K decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion2.64K decks5.05K decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion2.10K decks5.05K decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2K decks5.05K decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
24%inclusion1.19K decks5.05K decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion565 decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.0%inclusion455 decks5.05K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.9%inclusion349 decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.8%inclusion293 decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
61%inclusion3.06K decks5.05K decks
56%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion2.54K decks5.05K decks
47%synergy
Angelic Chorus
26%inclusion1.29K decks5.05K decks
23%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion863 decks5.05K decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion833 decks5.05K decks
15%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion727 decks5.05K decks
13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion397 decks2.81K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion685 decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion644 decks5.05K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion621 decks5.05K decks
0%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
12%inclusion609 decks5.05K decks
11%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion543 decks5.05K decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion527 decks5.05K decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion510 decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion509 decks5.05K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion505 decks5.05K decks
0%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.9%inclusion450 decks5.05K decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.8%inclusion446 decks5.05K decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
7.0%inclusion37 decks529 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.7%inclusion338 decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.0%inclusion301 decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.3%inclusion268 decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.1%inclusion255 decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.0%inclusion140 decks2.79K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion1.26K decks5.05K decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion1.23K decks5.05K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion636 decks5.05K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion2.91K decks5.05K decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
31%inclusion1.58K decks5.05K decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion972 decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion782 decks5.05K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion731 decks5.05K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion489 decks5.05K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion487 decks5.05K decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.6%inclusion251 decks3.83K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion327 decks5.05K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.34K decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion3.99K decks5.05K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion1.42K decks5.05K decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion1.22K decks5.05K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion1.19K decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion1.11K decks5.05K decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion686 decks5.05K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion623 decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion531 decks5.05K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion460 decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.8%inclusion442 decks5.05K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion410 decks5.05K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.6%inclusion385 decks5.05K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion4.89K decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion4.88K decks5.05K decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion4.87K decks5.05K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion4.60K decks5.05K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion3.25K decks5.05K decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion2.62K decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion2.53K decks5.05K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion2.49K decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion2.44K decks5.05K decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion2.37K decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion2.27K decks5.05K decks
-1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
43%inclusion2.17K decks5.05K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion2.16K decks5.05K decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion2.12K decks5.05K decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion2.03K decks5.05K decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.85K decks5.05K decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
34%inclusion1.71K decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion1.70K decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion1.63K decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion1.39K decks5.05K decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion1.38K decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion1.37K decks5.05K decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion1.31K decks5.05K decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion1.29K decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion1.28K decks5.05K decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion1.26K decks5.05K decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion1.05K decks4.32K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion1.17K decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion916 decks5.05K decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion844 decks5.05K decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion823 decks5.05K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion792 decks5.05K decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion773 decks5.05K decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion741 decks5.05K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion702 decks5.05K decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion666 decks5.05K decks
10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion662 decks5.05K decks
-7%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion656 decks5.05K decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion359 decks2.91K decks
2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion596 decks5.05K decks
9%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion574 decks5.05K decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion331 decks2.91K decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion572 decks5.05K decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion565 decks5.05K decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion561 decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion559 decks5.05K decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion557 decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion556 decks5.05K decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion550 decks5.05K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion543 decks5.05K decks
3%synergy