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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dimension X
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ornithopter
94%inclusion121 decks129 decks
89%synergy
Archon of Emeria
90%inclusion116 decks129 decks
86%synergy
Blade Historian
97%inclusion125 decks129 decks
86%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
85%synergy
Combat Celebrant
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
79%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
80%inclusion103 decks129 decks
77%synergy
Deafening Silence
79%inclusion102 decks129 decks
75%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
90%inclusion116 decks129 decks
75%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
74%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
77%inclusion99 decks129 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion114 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
81%inclusion105 decks129 decks
68%synergy
Grand Abolisher
81%inclusion104 decks129 decks
70%synergy
Legion Warboss
80%inclusion103 decks129 decks
73%synergy
Gingerbrute
76%inclusion98 decks129 decks
73%synergy
Soulless Jailer
73%inclusion94 decks129 decks
70%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
73%inclusion94 decks129 decks
69%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
72%inclusion93 decks129 decks
66%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
71%inclusion91 decks129 decks
68%synergy
Lena, Selfless Champion
70%inclusion90 decks129 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
71%inclusion91 decks129 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
69%inclusion89 decks129 decks
55%synergy
Mother of Runes
69%inclusion89 decks129 decks
56%synergy
Magus of the Moon
67%inclusion87 decks129 decks
65%synergy
Signal Pest
67%inclusion87 decks129 decks
65%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
61%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
64%inclusion82 decks129 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
62%inclusion80 decks129 decks
60%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
55%synergy
Giver of Runes
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
53%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
59%inclusion76 decks129 decks
56%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
57%inclusion74 decks129 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Rabblemaster
55%inclusion71 decks129 decks
52%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
53%inclusion69 decks129 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
53%inclusion69 decks129 decks
52%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
52%inclusion67 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
52%inclusion67 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion67 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Cathar Commando
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
41%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
39%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
39%synergy
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
39%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Selfless Spirit
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Goldnight Commander
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Phoenix Chick
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Aven Interrupter
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Serra Ascendant
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Captain of the Watch
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Geist-Honored Monk
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Goldhound
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Cliffside Rescuer
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
67%inclusion86 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Silence
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
41%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
-24%synergy
Orim's Chant
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-24%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-25%synergy
Reprieve
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Ephemerate
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
-17%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Song of Totentanz
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thorn of Amethyst
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-30%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Aether Vial
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
High Noon
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Breath of Fury
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Windcrag Siege
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Rule of Law
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Rest in Peace
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Splinter Twin
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
69%inclusion89 decks129 decks
60%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
57%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Factory
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Kher Keep
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Needle Spires
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-24%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-17%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion127 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion93 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion70 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion53 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion124 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion124 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion123 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
84%inclusion108 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion86 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion86 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion68 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-26%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy