Bartz Klauser (Commander) - Optimized Stax

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Alex Wicker
Jan 22, 2026
Why Are the Brackets Telling Me How To Play Commander?
Are people using the Commander Bracket System to shield themselves from playstyles they should actually have experience with? Let's discuss.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Kinscaer Sentry
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Adept Watershaper
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ornithopter
92%inclusion98 decks106 decks
87%synergy
Archon of Emeria
90%inclusion95 decks106 decks
86%synergy
Blade Historian
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
85%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
83%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
81%inclusion86 decks106 decks
78%synergy
Combat Celebrant
87%inclusion92 decks106 decks
77%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
76%synergy
Deafening Silence
79%inclusion84 decks106 decks
76%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
90%inclusion95 decks106 decks
75%synergy
Gingerbrute
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion97 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
83%inclusion88 decks106 decks
70%synergy
Legion Warboss
80%inclusion85 decks106 decks
73%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
73%synergy
Grand Abolisher
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
67%synergy
Mother of Runes
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Soulless Jailer
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
69%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
65%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Rionya, Fire Dancer
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
68%synergy
Lena, Selfless Champion
70%inclusion74 decks106 decks
67%synergy
Signal Pest
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
66%synergy
Magus of the Moon
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
65%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Giver of Runes
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
55%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
59%inclusion63 decks106 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
59%inclusion63 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
55%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Rabblemaster
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Cathar Commando
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
50%synergy
Witch Enchanter
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Voice of Victory
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Selfless Spirit
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Aven Interrupter
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Goldnight Commander
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Phoenix Chick
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Captain of the Watch
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Serra Ascendant
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Geist-Honored Monk
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Glowrider
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Goldhound
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Myr Convert
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Thalia's Lancers
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Solitude
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Silence
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
-23%synergy
Orim's Chant
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-24%synergy
Ephemerate
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Song of Totentanz
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thorn of Amethyst
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-30%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
High Noon
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
44%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Breath of Fury
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Windcrag Siege
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Rule of Law
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Rest in Peace
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Blood Moon
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Splinter Twin
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Factory
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Restless Bivouac
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Kher Keep
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion106 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion79 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion101 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion86 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-24%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-26%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-6%synergy