Caesar, Legion's Emperor (Commander) - Budget Core

Nick Price
May 4, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards in Lost Caverns of Ixalan
It's been over two years since Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Let's see which cards from the set have made the biggest impact in Commander.
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Rearing Embermare
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fields of Strife
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Forum of Amity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Assemble the Legion
90%inclusion274 decks305 decks
84%synergy
Elder Arthur Maxson
85%inclusion259 decks305 decks
82%synergy
Captain of the Watch
84%inclusion257 decks305 decks
82%synergy
Martial Coup
86%inclusion262 decks305 decks
81%synergy
General's Enforcer
88%inclusion269 decks305 decks
80%synergy
Fervent Charge
88%inclusion267 decks305 decks
80%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
85%inclusion259 decks305 decks
80%synergy
Colonel Autumn
82%inclusion251 decks305 decks
80%synergy
Intangible Virtue
87%inclusion264 decks305 decks
79%synergy
Battle of Hoover Dam
81%inclusion246 decks305 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Bastion of Remembrance
91%inclusion279 decks305 decks
78%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
85%inclusion259 decks305 decks
67%synergy
Secure the Wastes
84%inclusion257 decks305 decks
78%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
84%inclusion255 decks305 decks
44%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
83%inclusion254 decks305 decks
77%synergy
Wear // Tear
83%inclusion252 decks305 decks
71%synergy
Skullclamp
82%inclusion249 decks305 decks
53%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
81%inclusion248 decks305 decks
77%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
81%inclusion246 decks305 decks
62%synergy
Deadly Dispute
80%inclusion245 decks305 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Securitron Squadron
80%inclusion244 decks305 decks
74%synergy
Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy
80%inclusion243 decks305 decks
77%synergy
Craig Boone, Novac Guard
80%inclusion243 decks305 decks
77%synergy
Powder Ganger
78%inclusion239 decks305 decks
76%synergy
White Glove Gourmand
77%inclusion235 decks305 decks
76%synergy
Impassioned Orator
75%inclusion230 decks305 decks
73%synergy
Boomer Scrapper
74%inclusion227 decks305 decks
73%synergy
Wasteland Raider
74%inclusion226 decks305 decks
72%synergy
Overseer of Vault 76
74%inclusion226 decks305 decks
72%synergy
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
72%inclusion220 decks305 decks
70%synergy
Gary Clone
72%inclusion219 decks305 decks
70%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
71%inclusion216 decks305 decks
62%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
67%inclusion203 decks305 decks
65%synergy
Thrill-Kill Disciple
64%inclusion195 decks305 decks
63%synergy
Aradesh, the Founder
64%inclusion194 decks305 decks
63%synergy
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
62%inclusion190 decks305 decks
61%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
60%inclusion182 decks305 decks
59%synergy
Desdemona, Freedom's Edge
57%inclusion175 decks305 decks
57%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
57%inclusion174 decks305 decks
55%synergy
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
50%inclusion152 decks305 decks
49%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
48%inclusion146 decks305 decks
47%synergy
Ruthless Radrat
43%inclusion130 decks305 decks
42%synergy
Mr. House, President and CEO
28%inclusion86 decks305 decks
28%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
20%inclusion62 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
20%inclusion60 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion57 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion53 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion29 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Teysa Karlov
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
6.2%inclusion19 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Company Commander
6.2%inclusion19 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lethal Scheme
80%inclusion244 decks305 decks
77%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
79%inclusion242 decks305 decks
76%synergy
V.A.T.S.
79%inclusion241 decks305 decks
76%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
79%inclusion240 decks305 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion64 decks305 decks
-41%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion52 decks305 decks
-30%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Heroic Reinforcements
76%inclusion232 decks305 decks
74%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
64%inclusion195 decks305 decks
63%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
-15%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lingering Souls
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Survivor's Med Kit
47%inclusion142 decks305 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
-23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
-26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion23 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Horn of Gondor
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Marshal's Anthem
78%inclusion239 decks305 decks
76%synergy
Black Market
76%inclusion231 decks305 decks
70%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
72%inclusion221 decks305 decks
71%synergy
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
61%inclusion185 decks305 decks
60%synergy
Wild Wasteland
59%inclusion179 decks305 decks
57%synergy
Stolen Strategy
58%inclusion177 decks305 decks
57%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion43 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.5%inclusion23 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-13%synergy
Within Range
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Windbrisk Heights
80%inclusion245 decks305 decks
70%synergy
Diamond City
77%inclusion236 decks305 decks
74%synergy
Memorial to Glory
76%inclusion232 decks305 decks
74%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion287 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion276 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
84%inclusion256 decks305 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
81%inclusion246 decks305 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
78%inclusion239 decks305 decks
41%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
45%inclusion138 decks305 decks
43%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
41%inclusion125 decks305 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
-21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion305 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion305 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion303 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion287 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Nomad Outpost
94%inclusion287 decks305 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Triumph
89%inclusion272 decks305 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion269 decks305 decks
50%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion269 decks305 decks
37%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
87%inclusion264 decks305 decks
50%synergy
Isolated Chapel
87%inclusion264 decks305 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Silence
87%inclusion264 decks305 decks
64%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
86%inclusion263 decks305 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Malice
85%inclusion259 decks305 decks
69%synergy
Tainted Field
84%inclusion257 decks305 decks
73%synergy
Evolving Wilds
83%inclusion253 decks305 decks
57%synergy
Tainted Peak
83%inclusion253 decks305 decks
73%synergy
Desolate Mire
83%inclusion252 decks305 decks
71%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
82%inclusion249 decks305 decks
66%synergy
Canyon Slough
80%inclusion245 decks305 decks
71%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
80%inclusion243 decks305 decks
61%synergy
Myriad Landscape
79%inclusion241 decks305 decks
68%synergy
Ash Barrens
73%inclusion224 decks305 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion54 decks305 decks
-35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
9.2%inclusion28 decks305 decks
-31%synergy
Shattered Landscape
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
7.5%inclusion23 decks305 decks
-32%synergy
Scoured Barrens
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-4%synergy