Baral, Chief of Compliance (Commander) - Expensive Counterspells

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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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Force of Negation
94%inclusion108 decks115 decks
78%synergy
Tale's End
75%inclusion86 decks115 decks
72%synergy
Disallow
78%inclusion90 decks115 decks
71%synergy
Mana Leak
77%inclusion88 decks115 decks
70%synergy
Mana Drain
94%inclusion108 decks115 decks
67%synergy
Mental Misstep
70%inclusion81 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Flusterstorm
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Pact of Negation
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Swan Song
89%inclusion102 decks115 decks
62%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
88%inclusion101 decks115 decks
50%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
75%inclusion86 decks115 decks
48%synergy
Isochron Scepter
74%inclusion85 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Merchant Scroll
68%inclusion78 decks115 decks
58%synergy
Unwind
68%inclusion78 decks115 decks
58%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
49%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
88%inclusion101 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion90 decks115 decks
69%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Guile
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Transit Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Tribute Mage
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Leveler
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%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
Triskaidekaphile
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
39%synergy
Delay
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
53%synergy
Rewind
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
44%synergy
Dispel
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Strix Serenade
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Cryptic Command
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
38%synergy
High Tide
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Narset's Reversal
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion43 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Remand
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Away
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Defabricate
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Stifle
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Dissipate
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
19%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
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Bane's Contingency
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Dissolve
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Memory Lapse
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Aether Spike
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Essence Scatter
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Out of Air
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
11%inclusion13 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
Misdirection
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Denial
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
35%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%inclusion50 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Mists of Lórien
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Infinite
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%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
Echo of Eons
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Visions
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
65%inclusion75 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-14%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
Spider-Man No More
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Counterbalance
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Back to Basics
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
48%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
14%inclusion16 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
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%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
58%inclusion67 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Castle Vantress
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
2%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%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
Wasteland
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion109 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion93 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
81%inclusion93 decks115 decks
74%synergy
Mana Crypt
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
57%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
23%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
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-7%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
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
7%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