Baral, Chief of Compliance (Commander) - Expensive Counterspells

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Force of Negation
94%inclusion102 decks109 decks
78%synergy
Tale's End
75%inclusion82 decks109 decks
72%synergy
Mana Leak
76%inclusion83 decks109 decks
70%synergy
Disallow
76%inclusion83 decks109 decks
69%synergy
Mana Drain
93%inclusion101 decks109 decks
66%synergy
Pact of Negation
73%inclusion80 decks109 decks
63%synergy
Flusterstorm
72%inclusion79 decks109 decks
63%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
87%inclusion95 decks109 decks
61%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion73 decks109 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
89%inclusion97 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Negate
85%inclusion93 decks109 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
82%inclusion89 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Denial
79%inclusion86 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
73%inclusion80 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
72%inclusion78 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
72%inclusion78 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Unwind
69%inclusion75 decks109 decks
59%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion73 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
65%inclusion71 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion102 decks109 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion97 decks109 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion96 decks109 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
85%inclusion93 decks109 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
76%inclusion83 decks109 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Guile
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Haughty Djinn
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Tribute Mage
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Diversion Unit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Leveler
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Trinket Mage
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Delay
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
53%synergy
Rewind
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Dispel
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Strix Serenade
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Dig Through Time
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Cryptic Command
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
35%synergy
High Tide
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Remand
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Wash Away
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Dissipate
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Saw It Coming
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Stifle
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Defabricate
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Miscast
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Trickbind
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Confluence
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Bane's Contingency
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Dissolve
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Aether Spike
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Memory Lapse
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Out of Air
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Foil
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Scatter
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Denial
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Dismiss
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Change the Equation
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Neutralize
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Merchant Scroll
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Solve the Equation
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Mists of Lórien
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Infinite
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Polymorph
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Paradigm Shift
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Bribery
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Magic Mirror
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-23%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
62%inclusion68 decks109 decks
59%synergy
Back to Basics
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Spider-Man No More
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Telepathy
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Treachery
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
As Foretold
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
83%inclusion91 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
78%inclusion85 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion104 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion88 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
80%inclusion87 decks109 decks
73%synergy
Mana Crypt
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-24%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
85%inclusion93 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy