Benedikta Harman // Clive Rosfield (Commander)

Original Name:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the FierceIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce

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Michael Celani
Oct 17, 2025
No, Typed Partners Are Not Good For Commander
With the special partner types coming in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Secret Lairs, Michael Celani wants to know: Do we really need this?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Fire Lord Azula
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
4.6%inclusion3 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.3%inclusion6 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Boomerang Basics
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion219 decks635 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
20%inclusion129 decks635 decks
19%synergy
The Lord of Pain
20%inclusion98 decks496 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion137 decks635 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion141 decks635 decks
19%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
19%inclusion122 decks635 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
19%inclusion121 decks635 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion115 decks635 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion118 decks635 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion106 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion309 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion230 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion204 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion201 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion181 decks635 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion166 decks635 decks
-6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion165 decks635 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion162 decks635 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion144 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion141 decks635 decks
-15%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion245 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion225 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion169 decks635 decks
-10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion169 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion163 decks635 decks
-16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion156 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion134 decks635 decks
-21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion132 decks635 decks
-17%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion112 decks635 decks
-15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion112 decks635 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion121 decks635 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion116 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion107 decks635 decks
-14%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion101 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion92 decks635 decks
-9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion91 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion83 decks635 decks
-16%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
13%inclusion35 decks276 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion77 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Notion Thief
12%inclusion75 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
12%inclusion59 decks506 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion73 decks635 decks
-18%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion73 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
11%inclusion70 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion69 decks635 decks
-20%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
11%inclusion31 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion67 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion67 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion67 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
10%inclusion28 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
10%inclusion65 decks635 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion45 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
10%inclusion62 decks635 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
10%inclusion28 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
9.4%inclusion60 decks635 decks
-17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.3%inclusion59 decks635 decks
-14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.3%inclusion59 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
8.8%inclusion33 decks374 decks
8%synergy
The Council of Four
8.8%inclusion56 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
8.7%inclusion25 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.7%inclusion25 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
8.7%inclusion55 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.5%inclusion54 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
7.6%inclusion48 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
2%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.3%inclusion21 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion38 decks534 decks
-13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.1%inclusion45 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.0%inclusion20 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
6.9%inclusion35 decks506 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.8%inclusion43 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
6.4%inclusion34 decks533 decks
-16%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.3%inclusion40 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.3%inclusion18 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
-7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.0%inclusion33 decks552 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion140 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion135 decks635 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion131 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion129 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion107 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion106 decks635 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion106 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion101 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion101 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion98 decks635 decks
-16%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion98 decks635 decks
14%synergy
Void Rend
14%inclusion89 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion88 decks635 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion83 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion81 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion74 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion73 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion73 decks635 decks
-18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion68 decks635 decks
-14%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion62 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion61 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.4%inclusion60 decks635 decks
-20%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.3%inclusion59 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Take the Bait
9.1%inclusion57 decks623 decks
8%synergy
New Way Forward
9.1%inclusion31 decks339 decks
9%synergy
Comeuppance
9.0%inclusion57 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.8%inclusion56 decks635 decks
-21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.8%inclusion56 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.7%inclusion48 decks554 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.0%inclusion51 decks635 decks
-12%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.4%inclusion47 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.2%inclusion46 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion45 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
6.8%inclusion43 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.3%inclusion40 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Transpose
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Opt
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
-17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.9%inclusion33 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Despark
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.0%inclusion32 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
21%inclusion135 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion110 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion79 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion78 decks635 decks
-22%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion77 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion76 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion70 decks635 decks
-12%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion63 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion63 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion61 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion61 decks635 decks
-20%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.3%inclusion59 decks635 decks
-18%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion58 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Fractured Identity
8.3%inclusion53 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion53 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
8.3%inclusion53 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.9%inclusion50 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.9%inclusion50 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.8%inclusion43 decks635 decks
-12%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.6%inclusion42 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion40 decks635 decks
-20%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion37 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion36 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.4%inclusion34 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.3%inclusion33 decks623 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion33 decks635 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.2%inclusion33 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.0%inclusion32 decks635 decks
-16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion115 decks635 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion110 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion99 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion66 decks635 decks
-23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion60 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.4%inclusion24 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Howling Mine
7.9%inclusion50 decks635 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.2%inclusion20 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.8%inclusion43 decks635 decks
-6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion18 decks287 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion36 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
15%inclusion93 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Powerbalance
14%inclusion79 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion72 decks635 decks
-20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion71 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion65 decks623 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion61 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.8%inclusion56 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.5%inclusion54 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.5%inclusion54 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.0%inclusion51 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.0%inclusion51 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Maddening Hex
7.4%inclusion47 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.9%inclusion44 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.8%inclusion43 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Visions
6.6%inclusion42 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
6.1%inclusion39 decks635 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.8%inclusion37 decks635 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.5%inclusion35 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.4%inclusion34 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion34 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.2%inclusion33 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.2%inclusion33 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion32 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.0%inclusion32 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion65 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.2%inclusion52 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion164 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion124 decks635 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion92 decks635 decks
-18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion70 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion33 decks339 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.4%inclusion60 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion51 decks635 decks
-10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion41 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.0%inclusion38 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion545 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion533 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion323 decks635 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
36%inclusion231 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion214 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion199 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion192 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion158 decks635 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion153 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
23%inclusion146 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion122 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion118 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion109 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion107 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion98 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion97 decks635 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion88 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion86 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion86 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion80 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion79 decks635 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion72 decks635 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion69 decks635 decks
-28%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion55 decks635 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Amber
7.9%inclusion50 decks635 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.6%inclusion42 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion40 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion39 decks635 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion37 decks635 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.4%inclusion34 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.2%inclusion33 decks635 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion573 decks635 decks
-3%synergy
Island
83%inclusion525 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion517 decks635 decks
20%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion515 decks635 decks
18%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion510 decks635 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion414 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion328 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion325 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion324 decks635 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion316 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion305 decks635 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion299 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion287 decks635 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion280 decks635 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion279 decks635 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion276 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion268 decks635 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion267 decks635 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
37%inclusion233 decks635 decks
16%synergy
Raffine's Tower
34%inclusion217 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion215 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Savai Triome
30%inclusion190 decks635 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion182 decks635 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion178 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion177 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion164 decks635 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion160 decks635 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion159 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion159 decks635 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
23%inclusion149 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion146 decks635 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
23%inclusion143 decks635 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
22%inclusion140 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Nomad Outpost
21%inclusion131 decks635 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion129 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion129 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion126 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion126 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion125 decks635 decks
-12%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion125 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion122 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion113 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion110 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion108 decks635 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion101 decks635 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion99 decks635 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion94 decks635 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion85 decks635 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion85 decks635 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion83 decks635 decks
3%synergy