Atla Palani, Nest Tender (Commander) - Optimized Defenders

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
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The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
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High Market
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
97%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
88%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Crop Rotation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Seedborn Muse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Aura Shards
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Regisaur Alpha
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
56%synergy
Nesting Dragon
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
58%synergy
Roaming Throne
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Polyraptor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Bartz and Boko
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dragon Egg
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Aetherstorm Roc
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Owlbear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bronzebeak Moa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Terastodon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mirror Entity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Thrasta, Tempest's Roar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Temple Altisaur
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fire-Omen Crane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Burning Sun's Avatar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Wakening Sun's Avatar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Greater Gargadon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Owen Grady, Raptor Trainer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Raging Swordtooth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Serra's Emissary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Sundering Growth
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Strength of Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Naya Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blossoming Defense
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Entish Restoration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Collective Resistance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Shared Roots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Don't Move
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Primal Growth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-0%synergy
Savage Order
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Explore
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Winds of Change
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Monster Manual
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Oketra's Monument
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ruby Medallion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dino DNA
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Blasting Station
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Coat of Arms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Scroll Rack
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Golden Throne
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Emerald Medallion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thornbite Staff
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Spawning Pit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Martyr's Cause
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sylvan Library
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Exploration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Warstorm Surge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Annie Joins Up
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Parallel Lives
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Murmuration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Burgeoning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Growing Ranks
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Primal Vigor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Elemental Bond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Muster the Departed
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Life Finds a Way
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien of the Arkbow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Garruk, Savage Herald
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Multiversal Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kor Haven
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Forge of Heroes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Gavony Township
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Fountainport
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Gruul Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Selesnya Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Patriar's Seal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Unity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-21%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Stomping Ground
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Bastion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Boros Garrison
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Hushwood Verge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Game Trail
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Rockfall Vale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Mossfire Valley
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Grove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Highland Forest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-16%synergy
Blossoming Sands
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Highlands
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Unknown Shores
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Arctic Flats
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Alpine Meadow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
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