Baral, Chief of Compliance (Commander) - Counterspells

Alternate Names:

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

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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
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Wild Unraveling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rewind
81%inclusion938 decks1.15K decks
69%synergy
Mana Leak
74%inclusion857 decks1.15K decks
68%synergy
Unwind
76%inclusion879 decks1.15K decks
66%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
64%inclusion742 decks1.15K decks
63%synergy
Disallow
68%inclusion786 decks1.15K decks
61%synergy
Dissipate
60%inclusion689 decks1.15K decks
57%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
61%inclusion707 decks1.15K decks
57%synergy
Guile
57%inclusion656 decks1.15K decks
55%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
66%inclusion759 decks1.15K decks
52%synergy
Tale's End
55%inclusion635 decks1.15K decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
90%inclusion1.03K decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Negate
84%inclusion964 decks1.15K decks
46%synergy
Arcane Denial
73%inclusion839 decks1.15K decks
37%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion721 decks1.15K decks
42%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
59%inclusion675 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion667 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion666 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
57%inclusion661 decks1.15K decks
47%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
53%inclusion615 decks1.15K decks
28%synergy
Bane's Contingency
53%inclusion614 decks1.15K decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion591 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion583 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion535 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion463 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
39%inclusion444 decks1.15K decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion430 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion319 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion189 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion106 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Haughty Djinn
47%inclusion541 decks1.15K decks
40%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
46%inclusion531 decks1.15K decks
36%synergy
Archmage of Runes
43%inclusion142 decks328 decks
32%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
43%inclusion492 decks1.15K decks
35%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
35%inclusion221 decks631 decks
27%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
30%inclusion347 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
30%inclusion343 decks1.15K decks
28%synergy
Mocking Sprite
27%inclusion310 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
26%inclusion296 decks1.15K decks
24%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
23%inclusion224 decks955 decks
19%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
23%inclusion263 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer
23%inclusion261 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion235 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Homunculus Horde
19%inclusion62 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion211 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
18%inclusion141 decks797 decks
9%synergy
Geyser Drake
17%inclusion158 decks952 decks
15%synergy
Docent of Perfection
16%inclusion185 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
14%inclusion162 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion160 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion158 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion139 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
12%inclusion39 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
11%inclusion132 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
11%inclusion35 decks315 decks
8%synergy
Curious Homunculus
11%inclusion124 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
10%inclusion120 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion72 decks765 decks
-4%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Patron Wizard
8.1%inclusion93 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Niblis of Frost
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Windrider Wizard
7.9%inclusion91 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
7.5%inclusion86 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Tribute Mage
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Thing in the Ice
6.1%inclusion70 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Disciple of the Ring
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
53%inclusion612 decks1.15K decks
26%synergy
Dissolve
53%inclusion611 decks1.15K decks
50%synergy
Dispel
52%inclusion597 decks1.15K decks
43%synergy
Saw It Coming
50%inclusion576 decks1.15K decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion572 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Cancel
49%inclusion569 decks1.15K decks
44%synergy
Defabricate
49%inclusion566 decks1.15K decks
47%synergy
Wash Away
44%inclusion504 decks1.15K decks
39%synergy
Essence Scatter
44%inclusion503 decks1.15K decks
40%synergy
Strix Serenade
42%inclusion335 decks795 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Confluence
40%inclusion465 decks1.15K decks
31%synergy
Dismiss
37%inclusion425 decks1.15K decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
37%inclusion424 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Spell Pierce
37%inclusion422 decks1.15K decks
28%synergy
High Tide
35%inclusion403 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Refute
34%inclusion110 decks327 decks
28%synergy
Out of Air
33%inclusion377 decks1.15K decks
32%synergy
Insidious Will
32%inclusion374 decks1.15K decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion370 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
32%inclusion369 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
31%inclusion359 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Wizard's Retort
31%inclusion359 decks1.15K decks
27%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion322 decks1.15K decks
-12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
28%inclusion269 decks975 decks
18%synergy
Exclude
28%inclusion317 decks1.15K decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion311 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion310 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
27%inclusion306 decks1.15K decks
24%synergy
Quick Study
24%inclusion279 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Archmage's Charm
23%inclusion267 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion262 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Neutralize
23%inclusion261 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
22%inclusion256 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion256 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
22%inclusion98 decks443 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion253 decks1.15K decks
-13%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion249 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion249 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Foil
21%inclusion239 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Remand
20%inclusion232 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion226 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion223 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Delay
19%inclusion218 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Memory Lapse
18%inclusion212 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Change the Equation
18%inclusion207 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Flare of Denial
18%inclusion150 decks849 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
18%inclusion203 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion191 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion129 decks795 decks
-6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion170 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
44%inclusion503 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
38%inclusion442 decks1.15K decks
27%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion424 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion399 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion343 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Merchant Scroll
23%inclusion267 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion185 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Rise from the Tides
15%inclusion176 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion150 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion147 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Mists of Lórien
13%inclusion145 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Enter the Infinite
11%inclusion129 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion127 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion126 decks1.15K decks
-11%synergy
Consuming Tide
10%inclusion118 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion109 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Devastation Tide
8.2%inclusion94 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
7.6%inclusion87 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.9%inclusion79 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Bribery
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
44%inclusion505 decks1.15K decks
26%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
27%inclusion306 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
The Magic Mirror
23%inclusion267 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion202 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion134 decks1.15K decks
-14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion130 decks1.15K decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
8.4%inclusion97 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
-12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion46 decks766 decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Library of Leng
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Glamdring
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
47%inclusion543 decks1.15K decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion493 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
40%inclusion466 decks1.15K decks
38%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
30%inclusion347 decks1.15K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion340 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
28%inclusion317 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Counterbalance
21%inclusion239 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
17%inclusion191 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
16%inclusion189 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion188 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion161 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion122 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion121 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Precognition Field
9.5%inclusion109 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.9%inclusion103 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Declaration of Naught
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.8%inclusion45 decks773 decks
0%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.1%inclusion32 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion296 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
8.1%inclusion93 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion776 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion775 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Castle Vantress
34%inclusion392 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion339 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion335 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion216 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion192 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion175 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion129 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion129 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion127 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion110 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
-13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Remote Isle
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion924 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion744 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion560 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31%inclusion362 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion328 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion225 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion206 decks1.15K decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion165 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion164 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion152 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion123 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.4%inclusion108 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.5%inclusion86 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
6.9%inclusion79 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion1.08K decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion237 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion129 decks795 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion109 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion72 decks765 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.3%inclusion107 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.7%inclusion100 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.4%inclusion97 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy