Atla Palani, Nest Tender (Commander) - Optimized

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Erode
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.2%inclusion6 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Molecule Man
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Devil Dinosaur
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
82%inclusion547 decks667 decks
77%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
72%inclusion478 decks667 decks
66%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
65%inclusion435 decks667 decks
56%synergy
High Market
59%inclusion393 decks667 decks
56%synergy
Skullclamp
68%inclusion455 decks667 decks
53%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
56%inclusion376 decks667 decks
46%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
59%inclusion395 decks667 decks
45%synergy
Thornbite Staff
47%inclusion314 decks667 decks
45%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
56%inclusion373 decks667 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion287 decks667 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion434 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion420 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion393 decks667 decks
33%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
56%inclusion371 decks667 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
55%inclusion364 decks667 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion364 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
53%inclusion354 decks667 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion349 decks667 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion339 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
49%inclusion329 decks667 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
51%inclusion338 decks667 decks
38%synergy
Seedborn Muse
47%inclusion314 decks667 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion288 decks667 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion258 decks667 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion227 decks667 decks
21%synergy
Aura Shards
27%inclusion182 decks667 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion146 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Natural Order
21%inclusion138 decks667 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion75 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion65 decks667 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Nesting Dragon
44%inclusion293 decks667 decks
40%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
42%inclusion281 decks667 decks
28%synergy
Apex Altisaur
42%inclusion280 decks667 decks
28%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
40%inclusion264 decks667 decks
24%synergy
Mirror Entity
39%inclusion261 decks667 decks
30%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
39%inclusion258 decks667 decks
26%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
37%inclusion250 decks667 decks
35%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
37%inclusion250 decks667 decks
35%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion239 decks667 decks
32%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
35%inclusion234 decks667 decks
33%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
35%inclusion231 decks667 decks
31%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
34%inclusion227 decks667 decks
24%synergy
Polyraptor
33%inclusion222 decks667 decks
26%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
30%inclusion201 decks667 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
30%inclusion201 decks667 decks
20%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
29%inclusion196 decks667 decks
28%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
29%inclusion191 decks667 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Raptor
28%inclusion187 decks667 decks
18%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
26%inclusion172 decks667 decks
18%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
26%inclusion171 decks667 decks
25%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
25%inclusion165 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion162 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
24%inclusion159 decks667 decks
22%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
22%inclusion144 decks667 decks
21%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
21%inclusion141 decks667 decks
20%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
21%inclusion139 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion135 decks667 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
19%inclusion128 decks667 decks
14%synergy
Terastodon
18%inclusion123 decks667 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
18%inclusion120 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
18%inclusion119 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Temple Altisaur
18%inclusion117 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
17%inclusion112 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Old Gnawbone
16%inclusion109 decks667 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion105 decks667 decks
-8%synergy
Hulking Raptor
16%inclusion105 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion104 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion100 decks667 decks
13%synergy
Goring Ceratops
15%inclusion98 decks667 decks
9%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
15%inclusion98 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
15%inclusion97 decks667 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion96 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
14%inclusion95 decks667 decks
10%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
13%inclusion86 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
12%inclusion82 decks667 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Egg
12%inclusion78 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Ranging Raptors
12%inclusion78 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Void Winnower
11%inclusion76 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
11%inclusion75 decks667 decks
1%synergy
It That Betrays
11%inclusion74 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
44%inclusion292 decks667 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion243 decks667 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Growth
36%inclusion241 decks667 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion198 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion158 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion158 decks667 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion157 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion134 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
17%inclusion113 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
16%inclusion110 decks667 decks
14%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
14%inclusion91 decks667 decks
12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion83 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Naya Charm
11%inclusion74 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion71 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion69 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion66 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.4%inclusion63 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Personify
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.7%inclusion58 decks667 decks
-8%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
8.5%inclusion57 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.6%inclusion51 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.6%inclusion51 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.5%inclusion50 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.0%inclusion47 decks667 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.6%inclusion44 decks667 decks
-1%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.6%inclusion44 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion44 decks667 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion42 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.8%inclusion39 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion35 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion309 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion298 decks667 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion253 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion221 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion108 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion93 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion89 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
12%inclusion79 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion78 decks667 decks
9%synergy
Savage Order
11%inclusion72 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion71 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Primal Growth
9.1%inclusion61 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion58 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
8.5%inclusion57 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.1%inclusion54 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.8%inclusion52 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.0%inclusion47 decks667 decks
-2%synergy
Decimate
7.0%inclusion47 decks667 decks
-0%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.0%inclusion47 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
6.4%inclusion43 decks667 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.4%inclusion43 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.1%inclusion41 decks667 decks
-4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.0%inclusion40 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion40 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.8%inclusion39 decks667 decks
-1%synergy
Don't Move
5.1%inclusion34 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion276 decks667 decks
14%synergy
Blasting Station
25%inclusion167 decks667 decks
24%synergy
The Great Henge
24%inclusion161 decks667 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
23%inclusion152 decks667 decks
22%synergy
Monster Manual
18%inclusion122 decks667 decks
13%synergy
Scroll Rack
18%inclusion118 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Pit
15%inclusion101 decks667 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion87 decks667 decks
12%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion86 decks667 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion67 decks667 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion52 decks667 decks
3%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.2%inclusion48 decks667 decks
6%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
7.0%inclusion47 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Dino DNA
6.7%inclusion45 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion38 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
49%inclusion326 decks667 decks
25%synergy
Annie Joins Up
33%inclusion220 decks667 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
31%inclusion206 decks667 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion188 decks667 decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
22%inclusion150 decks667 decks
12%synergy
Life Finds a Way
21%inclusion142 decks667 decks
20%synergy
Defense of the Heart
20%inclusion135 decks667 decks
17%synergy
Martyr's Cause
20%inclusion132 decks667 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion120 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion115 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Bond
17%inclusion115 decks667 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
16%inclusion110 decks667 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion75 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Determined Iteration
11%inclusion75 decks667 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
11%inclusion72 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Welcome to . . .
10%inclusion64 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Growing Ranks
8.4%inclusion56 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.2%inclusion55 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.1%inclusion54 decks667 decks
-0%synergy
Greater Good
7.9%inclusion53 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.8%inclusion52 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.3%inclusion49 decks667 decks
-7%synergy
Aether Flash
6.4%inclusion43 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.3%inclusion42 decks667 decks
-2%synergy
Descendants' Path
5.8%inclusion39 decks667 decks
-1%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.5%inclusion37 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.2%inclusion35 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.1%inclusion34 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.7%inclusion45 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, Warrior Poet
5.8%inclusion39 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion170 decks667 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion160 decks667 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion159 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
23%inclusion151 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion117 decks667 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion73 decks667 decks
-5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.4%inclusion63 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
9.3%inclusion62 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion57 decks667 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.9%inclusion53 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
7.9%inclusion53 decks667 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion48 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.7%inclusion38 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.4%inclusion36 decks667 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion35 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion628 decks667 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion543 decks667 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
21%inclusion142 decks667 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion135 decks667 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
20%inclusion131 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion117 decks667 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion107 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion101 decks667 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion92 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion77 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
9.1%inclusion61 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion50 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion46 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion45 decks667 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion38 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion650 decks667 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion643 decks667 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion641 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion636 decks667 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion449 decks667 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion432 decks667 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion413 decks667 decks
22%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
59%inclusion392 decks667 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion354 decks667 decks
-0%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion353 decks667 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion345 decks667 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion322 decks667 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Shrine
46%inclusion304 decks667 decks
-9%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion301 decks667 decks
-4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
45%inclusion298 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
44%inclusion295 decks667 decks
17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion292 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion284 decks667 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion274 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion269 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion263 decks667 decks
-4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
32%inclusion213 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion176 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion150 decks667 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion146 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion145 decks667 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion144 decks667 decks
-9%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion143 decks667 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion138 decks667 decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion118 decks667 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion118 decks667 decks
-17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion116 decks667 decks
-0%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
17%inclusion114 decks667 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion110 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion107 decks667 decks
-5%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion99 decks667 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion97 decks667 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion94 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion92 decks667 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion89 decks666 decks
2%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion87 decks666 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion85 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion84 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
12%inclusion83 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion79 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion78 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion75 decks667 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion75 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion74 decks667 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion72 decks667 decks
6%synergy