Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

Mike Carrozza
May 20, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - "I Would've Won and We Would've Played Another Game"
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Flashback
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ark of Hunger
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Hardened Academic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Undead Hand Ninja
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
86%synergy
Lesser Masticore
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Putrid Goblin
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
79%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
79%synergy
Reanimate
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Altar of Dementia
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Animate Dead
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Ephemerate
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
59%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Silence
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Entomb
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Cloudshift
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Grand Abolisher
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Diabolic Intent
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Voice of Victory
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Carrion Feeder
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Restless Apparition
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Mayhem Devil
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Anger
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
The Warring Triad
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Guide
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Welder
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Saw in Half
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Burnt Offering
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Cauldron Haze
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
First Day of Class
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Personify
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Flicker of Fate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Sacrifice
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Unearth
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Persist
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Buried Alive
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Unmarked Grave
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Exhume
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Flicker
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Jolted Awake
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Phoenix Down
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Thran Vigil
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Solemnity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Savai Triome
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Graven Cairns
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Scrubland
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy