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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%inclusion469 decks504 decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
88%inclusion443 decks504 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion442 decks504 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion431 decks504 decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion420 decks504 decks
76%synergy
Tower Defense
82%inclusion412 decks504 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Frost
82%inclusion411 decks504 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion413 decks504 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion398 decks504 decks
72%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
76%inclusion381 decks504 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
75%inclusion380 decks504 decks
69%synergy
Hover Barrier
70%inclusion353 decks504 decks
65%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
70%inclusion352 decks504 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
69%inclusion350 decks504 decks
64%synergy
Vine Trellis
67%inclusion337 decks504 decks
62%synergy
Fell the Mighty
66%inclusion335 decks504 decks
61%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
66%inclusion335 decks504 decks
62%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
66%inclusion332 decks504 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Wall
65%inclusion329 decks504 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Runes
65%inclusion328 decks504 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Tanglecord
64%inclusion321 decks504 decks
59%synergy
Fortified Rampart
63%inclusion315 decks504 decks
60%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
61%inclusion307 decks504 decks
55%synergy
Riptide Turtle
59%inclusion295 decks504 decks
56%synergy
Perimeter Captain
55%inclusion278 decks504 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Junk
55%inclusion278 decks504 decks
50%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
55%inclusion278 decks504 decks
50%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
53%inclusion266 decks504 decks
49%synergy
Carven Caryatid
52%inclusion264 decks504 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
52%inclusion260 decks504 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Roots
51%inclusion259 decks504 decks
48%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
51%inclusion258 decks504 decks
48%synergy
Jungle Barrier
48%inclusion244 decks504 decks
46%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
47%inclusion238 decks504 decks
45%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
46%inclusion205 decks450 decks
42%synergy
Steel Wall
44%inclusion224 decks504 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Mulch
44%inclusion223 decks504 decks
42%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
43%inclusion215 decks504 decks
41%synergy
Crystal Barricade
42%inclusion88 decks208 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion200 decks504 decks
36%synergy
Fog Bank
37%inclusion186 decks504 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Wall
37%inclusion186 decks504 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Mist
36%inclusion179 decks504 decks
35%synergy
Geist of the Archives
35%inclusion176 decks504 decks
34%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
35%inclusion176 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
34%inclusion169 decks504 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Essence
31%inclusion158 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
31%inclusion157 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
31%inclusion154 decks504 decks
26%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
30%inclusion153 decks504 decks
27%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
30%inclusion150 decks504 decks
29%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
29%inclusion122 decks414 decks
28%synergy
Portcullis Vine
29%inclusion148 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
29%inclusion57 decks198 decks
28%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
27%inclusion100 decks377 decks
24%synergy
Flumph
24%inclusion119 decks504 decks
20%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
23%inclusion118 decks504 decks
22%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
23%inclusion117 decks504 decks
22%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
22%inclusion113 decks504 decks
21%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
22%inclusion113 decks504 decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
21%inclusion105 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
21%inclusion104 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Vines
20%inclusion101 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
20%inclusion99 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
19%inclusion98 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Towering Titan
19%inclusion98 decks504 decks
17%synergy
Tree of Redemption
19%inclusion97 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion96 decks504 decks
17%synergy
Consulate Skygate
18%inclusion93 decks504 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Negate
56%inclusion284 decks504 decks
42%synergy
Bar the Door
56%inclusion281 decks504 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion204 decks504 decks
-22%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion194 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Bant Charm
36%inclusion179 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion167 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Return to Nature
32%inclusion162 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Solidarity
31%inclusion158 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion147 decks504 decks
-19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion117 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion111 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
22%inclusion111 decks504 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion107 decks504 decks
-6%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion86 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Naturalize
14%inclusion70 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
10%inclusion49 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion33 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion32 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.2%inclusion31 decks504 decks
-10%synergy
Rally to Battle
6.2%inclusion31 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Fog
5.2%inclusion26 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Refuse to Yield
5.2%inclusion26 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
59%inclusion295 decks504 decks
33%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion251 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
40%inclusion201 decks504 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion131 decks504 decks
-19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion97 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Destined Confrontation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Raise the Past
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
14%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion66 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion63 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion62 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Explore
7.5%inclusion38 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
-22%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
5.6%inclusion28 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.4%inclusion27 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
32%inclusion162 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion134 decks504 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion117 decks504 decks
-5%synergy
Mirror Shield
15%inclusion76 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion50 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion48 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
57%inclusion288 decks504 decks
53%synergy
Brave the Sands
38%inclusion193 decks504 decks
33%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
32%inclusion159 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
29%inclusion145 decks504 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Shield
19%inclusion94 decks504 decks
18%synergy
Assemble the Players
17%inclusion87 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Serra's Blessing
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
15%inclusion77 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
14%inclusion71 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion37 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Builder's Blessing
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion50 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.5%inclusion43 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Always Watching
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Wild Pair
7.3%inclusion37 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Deep Freeze
5.4%inclusion27 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Talent
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
39%inclusion199 decks504 decks
38%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
34%inclusion169 decks504 decks
31%synergy
The Wanderer
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion130 decks504 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion106 decks504 decks
-22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion81 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion43 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion353 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion343 decks504 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion211 decks504 decks
32%synergy
Simic Signet
40%inclusion201 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Selesnya Signet
29%inclusion148 decks504 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion105 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion59 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion58 decks504 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.9%inclusion35 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.3%inclusion32 decks504 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion501 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion500 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion499 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion414 decks504 decks
-8%synergy
Seaside Citadel
66%inclusion333 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion284 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion249 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion224 decks504 decks
-12%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion211 decks504 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion206 decks504 decks
24%synergy
Blossoming Sands
35%inclusion178 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
35%inclusion152 decks434 decks
19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion175 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
35%inclusion175 decks504 decks
32%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
34%inclusion170 decks504 decks
31%synergy
Simic Guildgate
34%inclusion169 decks504 decks
31%synergy
Thornwood Falls
31%inclusion158 decks504 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion140 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion127 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion125 decks504 decks
-22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
23%inclusion118 decks504 decks
-25%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion117 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion113 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
22%inclusion110 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion106 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion83 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion82 decks504 decks
-15%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion82 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
16%inclusion79 decks504 decks
-28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion63 decks504 decks
-6%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion59 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion58 decks504 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
-14%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion56 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion51 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion51 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion51 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.9%inclusion40 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.7%inclusion39 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.7%inclusion39 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
7.3%inclusion37 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
7.1%inclusion36 decks504 decks
-17%synergy
Manor Gate
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Grasslands
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.6%inclusion28 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
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