Cait, Cage Brawler (Commander) - Budget Core

Cas Hinds
May 25, 2026
The History of Combat and Why Attacking in Commander Sucks
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Nev, the Practical Dean
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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Primeval Protector
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Brawn
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Lumbering Megasloth
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Genesis
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Revolutionist
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Alchemist's Greeting
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Megaton's Fate
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Titanoth Rex
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
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Cultivate
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Anger
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Oliphaunt
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
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Spider-Islanders
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Wurm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Earth Rumble Wrestlers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Containment Construct
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Incorrigible Youths
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Molten Monstrosity
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Spiders-Man, Heroic Horde
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Professional Wrestler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spider Manifestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cheering Crowd
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Meltstrider Eulogist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Guy in the Chair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spider-Bot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Badgermole
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rhino, Barreling Brute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Damage Control Crew
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spider-Gwen, Free Spirit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Masked Meower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Saber-Tooth Moose-Lion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mongoose Lizard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Turtle-Duck
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Scarlet Spider, Ben Reilly
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
News Helicopter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ruin Grinder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Transdimensional Bovine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Omnivorous Flytrap
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Generous Ent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blazing Rootwalla
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Acidic Slime
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Krosan Tusker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Basking Rootwalla
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Demolisher Spawn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wickerfolk Thresher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Violent Eruption
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Prizefight
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Temper
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Laughing Mad
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Gift
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Grudge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Pit Fight
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Terrific Team-Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Grow Extra Arms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Invigorating Surge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gift of the Viper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Insight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Abandon Reason
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Overprotect
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Summoning Trap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ranger's Guile
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Mutant's Prey
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Animus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Titanic Brawl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Airship Crash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bite Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Heat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Electric Revelation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Fling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Break Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Spring Cleaning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Withstand Death
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tail Swipe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Peerless Recycling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Royal Treatment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Defend the Rider
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Go Forth
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kapow!
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Electro's Bolt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Decimate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stump Stomp
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Harmonize
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rhino's Rampage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Scout the City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Increasing Savagery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Last Night Together
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Beastie Beatdown
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Distemper of the Blood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Barroom Brawl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Migration Path
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Regrowth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Blaze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Road // Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Roar of the Wurm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prey Upon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commune with Beavers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Snort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Felling Blow
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Seeds of Renewal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bushwhack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Elven Farsight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Dominance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disaster Radius
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Treacherous Terrain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Healing Technique
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Courage in Crisis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Bag of Holding
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Cloak
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Spider-Suit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Subway Train
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Doors of Durin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Brass Knuckles
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Relic Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fiendlash
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Snake Umbra
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Bitter Work
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fight Rigging
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sticky Fingers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Rancor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Guild Artisan
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Arni Slays the Troll
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Kraven's Last Hunt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Hunter's Talent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Messenger's Speed
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Strength
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Audacity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Seismic Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Bitter Reunion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bard Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Aesir Escape Valhalla
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gruul War Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Season of Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fall of Gil-galad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Majesty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
War Effort
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Raging Ravine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Gruul Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Game Trail
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Cinder Glade
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Abandon
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Savage Mansion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Stump Stomp
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Turf
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Highlands
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Bristling Backwoods
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Crossroads Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Akoum Warrior
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy