Atla Palani, Nest Tender (Commander) - Core

Alternate Names:

Dr. Ian MalcolmDr. Ian Malcolm

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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Germination Practicum
1.6%inclusion2 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Erode
1.4%inclusion2 decks147 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
1.3%inclusion2 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Rearing Embermare
0.8%inclusion1 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Harsh Annotation
0.8%inclusion1 decks128 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Palani's Hatcher
66%inclusion1.72K decks2.60K decks
57%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
57%inclusion1.49K decks2.60K decks
51%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
55%inclusion1.42K decks2.60K decks
50%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
59%inclusion1.53K decks2.60K decks
46%synergy
Sundering Growth
50%inclusion1.31K decks2.60K decks
44%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
63%inclusion1.65K decks2.60K decks
44%synergy
Nesting Dragon
43%inclusion1.12K decks2.60K decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
54%inclusion1.41K decks2.60K decks
39%synergy
High Market
41%inclusion1.07K decks2.60K decks
38%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
62%inclusion1.61K decks2.60K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
67%inclusion1.74K decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Farseek
61%inclusion1.58K decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
58%inclusion1.52K decks2.60K decks
20%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
53%inclusion1.39K decks2.60K decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion1.37K decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
50%inclusion1.30K decks2.60K decks
34%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
50%inclusion1.29K decks2.60K decks
36%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
47%inclusion1.23K decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion1.22K decks2.60K decks
-8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion1.19K decks2.60K decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion391 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.5%inclusion168 decks2.60K decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion164 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Aura Shards
6.2%inclusion162 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.1%inclusion159 decks2.60K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Verdant Sun's Avatar
44%inclusion1.14K decks2.60K decks
34%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
42%inclusion1.10K decks2.60K decks
32%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
42%inclusion1.09K decks2.60K decks
37%synergy
Apex Altisaur
40%inclusion1.04K decks2.60K decks
26%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
38%inclusion989 decks2.60K decks
25%synergy
Mirror Entity
37%inclusion961 decks2.60K decks
27%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
36%inclusion929 decks2.60K decks
29%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
35%inclusion916 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
35%inclusion908 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
33%inclusion858 decks2.60K decks
20%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
33%inclusion853 decks2.60K decks
20%synergy
Temple Altisaur
29%inclusion753 decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
29%inclusion748 decks2.60K decks
27%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
28%inclusion725 decks2.60K decks
25%synergy
Marauding Raptor
27%inclusion708 decks2.60K decks
17%synergy
Goring Ceratops
27%inclusion695 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Terastodon
23%inclusion606 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
23%inclusion599 decks2.60K decks
17%synergy
Dragon Egg
21%inclusion550 decks2.60K decks
20%synergy
Ranging Raptors
21%inclusion548 decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Hulking Raptor
21%inclusion548 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
20%inclusion528 decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
20%inclusion517 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Roc Egg
19%inclusion500 decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Polyraptor
19%inclusion497 decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
17%inclusion455 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Atzocan Seer
17%inclusion454 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
17%inclusion436 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Ripjaw Raptor
17%inclusion434 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Wakening Sun's Avatar
17%inclusion433 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
17%inclusion433 decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Otepec Huntmaster
16%inclusion419 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Regal Behemoth
15%inclusion403 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Curious Altisaur
15%inclusion399 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
15%inclusion398 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Topiary Stomper
15%inclusion395 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
15%inclusion393 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Rampaging Brontodon
15%inclusion393 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
15%inclusion392 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Raging Swordtooth
15%inclusion386 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
14%inclusion377 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Thrashing Brontodon
14%inclusion373 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Titanoth Rex
14%inclusion366 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
14%inclusion365 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
14%inclusion355 decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
13%inclusion343 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Giant Adephage
13%inclusion334 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
12%inclusion308 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Scion of Calamity
11%inclusion292 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath
11%inclusion289 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
41%inclusion1.07K decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
36%inclusion941 decks2.60K decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion803 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion728 decks2.60K decks
-11%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion680 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Naya Charm
24%inclusion626 decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
23%inclusion592 decks2.60K decks
20%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
22%inclusion579 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion558 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
15%inclusion386 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion376 decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
9.3%inclusion241 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.7%inclusion227 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion219 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.3%inclusion216 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion203 decks2.60K decks
-6%synergy
Second Harvest
7.7%inclusion200 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Harrow
7.0%inclusion183 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.0%inclusion183 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.4%inclusion166 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Personify
6.1%inclusion27 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Tail Swipe
6.0%inclusion156 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.0%inclusion155 decks2.60K decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion145 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Shake the Foundations
5.2%inclusion136 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion947 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion814 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion645 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion571 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion513 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion413 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion387 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Primal Growth
14%inclusion354 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Thunderherd Migration
13%inclusion344 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
13%inclusion329 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion285 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
11%inclusion284 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion262 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Savage Stomp
10%inclusion259 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion252 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Migration Path
9.4%inclusion245 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
9.1%inclusion238 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.3%inclusion191 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Full Flowering
7.0%inclusion182 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Savage Order
6.9%inclusion180 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Bushwhack
6.6%inclusion172 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Commune with Dinosaurs
6.5%inclusion170 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.1%inclusion160 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.1%inclusion156 decks2.56K decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
6.0%inclusion157 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.8%inclusion152 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
5.8%inclusion150 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.6%inclusion147 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.4%inclusion141 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Maskwood Nexus
45%inclusion1.17K decks2.60K decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion1.14K decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion1.10K decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Culling Dais
22%inclusion579 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Monster Manual
22%inclusion569 decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Thornbite Staff
22%inclusion567 decks2.60K decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion346 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Blasting Station
12%inclusion305 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
11%inclusion274 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion261 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion259 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
9.5%inclusion247 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.6%inclusion223 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.4%inclusion218 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.0%inclusion152 decks1.89K decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.5%inclusion169 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.0%inclusion155 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.7%inclusion148 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Dino DNA
5.5%inclusion142 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.2%inclusion135 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion132 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fanatical Devotion
32%inclusion829 decks2.60K decks
30%synergy
Annie Joins Up
31%inclusion799 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
26%inclusion683 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Growing Ranks
24%inclusion621 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion577 decks2.60K decks
14%synergy
Life Finds a Way
19%inclusion499 decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Martyr's Cause
19%inclusion487 decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Colossal Majesty
17%inclusion433 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion324 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Determined Iteration
12%inclusion324 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion50 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion295 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
11%inclusion293 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Welcome to . . .
10%inclusion263 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion238 decks2.60K decks
-4%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.9%inclusion233 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.9%inclusion233 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
8.8%inclusion230 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
8.3%inclusion216 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Descendants' Path
7.7%inclusion201 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.7%inclusion200 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.2%inclusion182 decks2.52K decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.9%inclusion180 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
The Dragon-Kami Reborn
6.5%inclusion170 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.5%inclusion168 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.4%inclusion166 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Aether Flash
6.2%inclusion162 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.9%inclusion154 decks2.60K decks
-8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.8%inclusion150 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
5.7%inclusion149 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Barrage of Expendables
5.7%inclusion149 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
5.2%inclusion136 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.1%inclusion132 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, Warrior Poet
7.3%inclusion189 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
5.8%inclusion150 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
29%inclusion764 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion749 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion429 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion385 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion356 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Fountainport
9.4%inclusion219 decks2.34K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.8%inclusion204 decks2.60K decks
-11%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
7.8%inclusion202 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.0%inclusion156 decks2.60K decks
-10%synergy
Three Tree City
5.1%inclusion120 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion2.22K decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.99K decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
26%inclusion679 decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion549 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion527 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion438 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
15%inclusion381 decks2.60K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion342 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion317 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion290 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion290 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion280 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.0%inclusion155 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion2.57K decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.56K decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion2.56K decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion2.36K decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Jungle Shrine
70%inclusion1.81K decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
60%inclusion1.56K decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion1.43K decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion1.40K decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion1.10K decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion1.06K decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion994 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34%inclusion895 decks2.60K decks
-4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
33%inclusion872 decks2.60K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion836 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
31%inclusion807 decks2.60K decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion765 decks2.60K decks
-13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion747 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion681 decks2.60K decks
-14%synergy
Gruul Turf
26%inclusion679 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion631 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion615 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion608 decks2.60K decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion578 decks2.60K decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion571 decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
22%inclusion560 decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion530 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion508 decks2.60K decks
-6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
19%inclusion474 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
19%inclusion483 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion475 decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion436 decks2.60K decks
-15%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion423 decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion405 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion403 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion403 decks2.60K decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion395 decks2.60K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Abandon
15%inclusion390 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion384 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion379 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion377 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion367 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Rugged Highlands
14%inclusion358 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion336 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Naya Panorama
13%inclusion333 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion327 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion320 decks2.60K decks
-4%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion306 decks2.60K decks
-10%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11%inclusion273 decks2.52K decks
7%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
10%inclusion258 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion208 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy