Atla Palani, Nest Tender (Commander) - Budget +1/+1 Counters

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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Ainok Bond-Kin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Abzan Falconer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Tuskguard Captain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Warden of the Grove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Veteran Beastrider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Inspiring Paladin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Jade-Cast Sentinel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Trapjaw Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dragon Egg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aggressive Mammoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Venom Connoisseur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bronzebeak Foragers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Glimmer Bairn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Deathgorge Scavenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gnarlback Rhino
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Temple Altisaur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Plaguemaw Beast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Silent Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ranging Raptors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Stormwild Capridor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tenth District Legionnaire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rising Populace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goring Ceratops
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Monastery Mentor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Celebrity Fencer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Apprentice Sharpshooter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Uril, the Miststalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sigardian Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Runic Armasaur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Moldgraf Millipede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Centaur Battlemaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wild Beastmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aegis Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Raging Swordtooth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hooded Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Galuf's Final Act
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Feat of Resistance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kaya's Onslaught
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Promotion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dromoka's Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Adamant Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gods Willing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Massive Might
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spare from Evil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Resolute Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ambuscade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witch's Web
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sundering Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Scale Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Titan's Strength
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Kindred Summons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Martial Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bond of Discipline
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Visions of Dominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Reckless Impulse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Howl of the Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Travel Preparations
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Inspiring Roar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serene Remembrance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thrive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hazardous Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Maul of the Skyclaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tormentor's Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Livewire Lash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cryptic Gateway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aether Vial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Dormant Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hunting Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Radiant Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pyrohemia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rancor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Master Chef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Song of Freyalise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Quest for Renewal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Gavony Township
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Coldsteel Heart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Progenitor's Icon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Firemind Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Rugged Highlands
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Boros Garrison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Sacred Peaks
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Dimension X
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Game Trail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Mountain Valley
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Botanical Plaza
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Radiant Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fortified Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Racers' Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Krosan Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Rith's Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Plenty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Grasslands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy