Baral, Chief of Compliance (Commander) - Expensive Counterspells

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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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Force of Negation
94%inclusion108 decks115 decks
78%synergy
Disallow
78%inclusion90 decks115 decks
71%synergy
Mana Leak
77%inclusion89 decks115 decks
71%synergy
Tale's End
74%inclusion85 decks115 decks
71%synergy
Mana Drain
94%inclusion108 decks115 decks
67%synergy
Pact of Negation
74%inclusion85 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Flusterstorm
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Swan Song
90%inclusion103 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Mental Misstep
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
63%inclusion72 decks115 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
89%inclusion102 decks115 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
88%inclusion101 decks115 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
81%inclusion93 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Denial
81%inclusion93 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion85 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Isochron Scepter
74%inclusion85 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Unwind
69%inclusion79 decks115 decks
59%synergy
Merchant Scroll
68%inclusion78 decks115 decks
58%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
97%inclusion111 decks115 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion109 decks115 decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
90%inclusion104 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Rhystic Study
89%inclusion102 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
87%inclusion100 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion90 decks115 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Guile
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Transit Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Drake
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Haughty Djinn
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Tribute Mage
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Leveler
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Docent of Perfection
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Delay
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
54%synergy
Rewind
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Strix Serenade
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Dispel
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Dig Through Time
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Cryptic Command
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
36%synergy
High Tide
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Narset's Reversal
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Denial
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Remand
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Wash Away
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Defabricate
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Stifle
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Dissipate
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Saw It Coming
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Miscast
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Trickbind
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Bane's Contingency
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Aether Spike
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Dissolve
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Archmage's Charm
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Memory Lapse
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Essence Scatter
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Out of Air
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Dazzling Denial
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Foil
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Change the Equation
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Neutralize
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Capsize
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Dismiss
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Solve the Equation
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Mists of Lórien
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Infinite
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Polymorph
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Bribery
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Paradigm Shift
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Expropriate
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
The Magic Mirror
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Winter Moon
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-23%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Back to Basics
55%inclusion63 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Telepathy
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Dress Down
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
As Foretold
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Treachery
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
83%inclusion95 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
76%inclusion87 decks115 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion72 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
5%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion109 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion95 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
82%inclusion94 decks115 decks
74%synergy
Mana Crypt
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
-20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-24%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-15%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
84%inclusion97 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy