Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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Mar 23, 2026
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The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
60%synergy
High Market
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Mirror Entity
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Apex Altisaur
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Dragon
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Polyraptor
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Hulking Raptor
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Temple Altisaur
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Marauding Raptor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Goring Ceratops
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Terastodon
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Runic Armasaur
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Regal Behemoth
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Topiary Stomper
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Sundering Growth
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Eladamri's Call
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Chord of Calling
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Naya Charm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Blossoming Defense
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Claws
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Second Harvest
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Savage Order
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Primal Growth
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Bone
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Yuna's Decision
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Don't Move
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Explore
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Birthing Pod
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Thornbite Staff
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Culling Dais
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Dino DNA
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Blasting Station
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Monster Manual
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Null Rod
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Springleaf Parade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Annie Joins Up
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Life Finds a Way
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Martyr's Cause
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Growing Ranks
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Determined Iteration
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Defense of the Heart
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Welcome to . . .
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Elemental Bond
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Stony Silence
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Aura Shards
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Lurking Predators
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Splinter Twin
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Birthing Ritual
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Greater Good
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Pendelhaven
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Forest
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Stomping Ground
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Jungle Shrine
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Savannah
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
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