Baral, Chief of Compliance (Commander) - Counterspells

Alternate Names:

Dwight, Assistant (to the) KingDwight, Assistant (to the) King, Vizzini, Criminal MastermindVizzini, Criminal Mastermind

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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Wild Unraveling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rewind
81%inclusion930 decks1.14K decks
69%synergy
Mana Leak
74%inclusion850 decks1.14K decks
68%synergy
Unwind
76%inclusion872 decks1.14K decks
66%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
64%inclusion735 decks1.14K decks
62%synergy
Disallow
68%inclusion780 decks1.14K decks
61%synergy
Dissipate
60%inclusion686 decks1.14K decks
57%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
61%inclusion701 decks1.14K decks
57%synergy
Guile
57%inclusion654 decks1.14K decks
55%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
66%inclusion753 decks1.14K decks
52%synergy
Tale's End
55%inclusion629 decks1.14K decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
90%inclusion1.03K decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Negate
84%inclusion955 decks1.14K decks
46%synergy
Arcane Denial
73%inclusion830 decks1.14K decks
37%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion717 decks1.14K decks
42%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
59%inclusion673 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion660 decks1.14K decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion659 decks1.14K decks
16%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
58%inclusion657 decks1.14K decks
47%synergy
Bane's Contingency
53%inclusion609 decks1.14K decks
51%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
53%inclusion609 decks1.14K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion585 decks1.14K decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion576 decks1.14K decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion529 decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion457 decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
38%inclusion439 decks1.14K decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion423 decks1.14K decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion315 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion188 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion104 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Haughty Djinn
47%inclusion539 decks1.14K decks
40%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
46%inclusion529 decks1.14K decks
36%synergy
Archmage of Runes
43%inclusion142 decks329 decks
32%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
43%inclusion489 decks1.14K decks
35%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
35%inclusion222 decks632 decks
27%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
30%inclusion342 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
30%inclusion341 decks1.14K decks
28%synergy
Mocking Sprite
27%inclusion307 decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
26%inclusion294 decks1.14K decks
24%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion225 decks956 decks
19%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
23%inclusion260 decks1.14K decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer
23%inclusion259 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
21%inclusion235 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Homunculus Horde
19%inclusion62 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion210 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
18%inclusion141 decks798 decks
9%synergy
Geyser Drake
17%inclusion158 decks953 decks
15%synergy
Docent of Perfection
16%inclusion183 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
14%inclusion159 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion159 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion156 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
12%inclusion40 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion139 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
11%inclusion129 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
8%synergy
Curious Homunculus
11%inclusion124 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
11%inclusion120 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion72 decks766 decks
-4%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
9.0%inclusion103 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.8%inclusion101 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Patron Wizard
8.1%inclusion93 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Windrider Wizard
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Niblis of Frost
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
7.7%inclusion88 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Tribute Mage
6.5%inclusion74 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Thing in the Ice
6.1%inclusion70 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Disciple of the Ring
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dissolve
53%inclusion608 decks1.14K decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion606 decks1.14K decks
26%synergy
Dispel
52%inclusion592 decks1.14K decks
43%synergy
Saw It Coming
50%inclusion571 decks1.14K decks
47%synergy
Cancel
49%inclusion565 decks1.14K decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion564 decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Defabricate
49%inclusion563 decks1.14K decks
47%synergy
Essence Scatter
44%inclusion500 decks1.14K decks
40%synergy
Wash Away
44%inclusion500 decks1.14K decks
39%synergy
Strix Serenade
42%inclusion336 decks796 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Confluence
40%inclusion462 decks1.14K decks
31%synergy
Dismiss
37%inclusion422 decks1.14K decks
35%synergy
Spell Pierce
37%inclusion420 decks1.14K decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
37%inclusion419 decks1.14K decks
21%synergy
High Tide
35%inclusion397 decks1.14K decks
-10%synergy
Refute
34%inclusion111 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Out of Air
33%inclusion374 decks1.14K decks
32%synergy
Insidious Will
32%inclusion370 decks1.14K decks
31%synergy
Cryptic Command
32%inclusion368 decks1.14K decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion366 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Retort
31%inclusion358 decks1.14K decks
27%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
31%inclusion355 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion319 decks1.14K decks
-12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
28%inclusion270 decks976 decks
18%synergy
Exclude
27%inclusion314 decks1.14K decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion308 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion306 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
26%inclusion302 decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Quick Study
24%inclusion274 decks1.14K decks
18%synergy
Archmage's Charm
23%inclusion267 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Neutralize
23%inclusion259 decks1.14K decks
21%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion258 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion255 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
22%inclusion98 decks444 decks
20%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
22%inclusion252 decks1.14K decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion251 decks1.14K decks
-13%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion247 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion247 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Foil
21%inclusion236 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Remand
20%inclusion229 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion224 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion221 decks1.14K decks
10%synergy
Delay
19%inclusion214 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Memory Lapse
18%inclusion208 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Change the Equation
18%inclusion204 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
18%inclusion202 decks1.14K decks
16%synergy
Flare of Denial
18%inclusion150 decks850 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion191 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion128 decks796 decks
-6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion168 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
44%inclusion497 decks1.14K decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion435 decks1.14K decks
27%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion418 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion394 decks1.14K decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion338 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Merchant Scroll
23%inclusion264 decks1.14K decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion182 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Rise from the Tides
15%inclusion174 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion147 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion144 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion143 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion128 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Enter the Infinite
11%inclusion127 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion125 decks1.14K decks
-11%synergy
Consuming Tide
10%inclusion116 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion106 decks1.14K decks
-6%synergy
Devastation Tide
8.3%inclusion95 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
7.6%inclusion87 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.9%inclusion79 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
6.4%inclusion73 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Bribery
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
44%inclusion499 decks1.14K decks
26%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
26%inclusion302 decks1.14K decks
22%synergy
The Magic Mirror
23%inclusion264 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion199 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion133 decks1.14K decks
-14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion130 decks1.14K decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
8.5%inclusion97 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.14K decks
-12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion46 decks767 decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.0%inclusion68 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Library of Leng
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Glamdring
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
47%inclusion538 decks1.14K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion490 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
40%inclusion458 decks1.14K decks
38%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
30%inclusion346 decks1.14K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion334 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
28%inclusion316 decks1.14K decks
23%synergy
Counterbalance
21%inclusion239 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
16%inclusion187 decks1.14K decks
13%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion187 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Back to Basics
16%inclusion184 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion161 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion120 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion119 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion111 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
9.5%inclusion108 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Declaration of Naught
8.1%inclusion92 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion74 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.7%inclusion44 decks774 decks
0%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.1%inclusion32 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion293 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
8.1%inclusion93 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion769 decks1.14K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion767 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Castle Vantress
34%inclusion389 decks1.14K decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion334 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion330 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion213 decks1.14K decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion192 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion172 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion128 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion126 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion124 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion111 decks1.14K decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.8%inclusion89 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.7%inclusion65 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.14K decks
-4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.3%inclusion60 decks1.14K decks
-13%synergy
Remote Isle
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion917 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion737 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion555 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion357 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion327 decks1.14K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion224 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion204 decks1.14K decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion164 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion161 decks1.14K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion152 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion120 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.2%inclusion105 decks1.14K decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.8%inclusion101 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.1%inclusion93 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.14K decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.14K decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.14K decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion1.08K decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion239 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion128 decks796 decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion72 decks766 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion106 decks1.14K decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.2%inclusion105 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion100 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.6%inclusion98 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion95 decks1.14K decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.7%inclusion76 decks1.14K decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion59 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy