Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Expensive Birthing Pod

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Dr. Ian Malcolm
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Apr 1, 2026
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The Top 10 Most Played DFCs in Commander
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Birthing Pod
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Veil of Summer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Silence
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Finale of Devastation
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Pyroblast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Mirror Entity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Eladamri's Call
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
87%synergy
Worldly Tutor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Crop Rotation
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Karmic Guide
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Academy Rector
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Delighted Halfling
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Bloom Tender
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Eternal Witness
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Felidar Guardian
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Elvish Mystic
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Village Bell-Ringer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Collector Ouphe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Wirewood Symbiote
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Arena Rector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Vexing Shusher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Endurance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Emeria
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Tinder Wall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Overlord of the Boilerbilges
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Gladewalker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Protean Hulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Roxanne, Starfall Savant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Riftsweeper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reveillark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Nabber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Priest of Titania
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Greater Gargadon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Force of Vigor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Chord of Calling
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Noxious Revival
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Autumn's Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Volatile Claws
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Break Ties
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-37%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Natural Order
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Null Rod
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Blasting Station
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Wild Growth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Stony Silence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
High Noon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Deafening Silence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Divine Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Splinter Twin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Root Maze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Birthing Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rule of Law
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
City of Solitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pendelhaven
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mutavault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fountainport
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Unity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Horizon Canopy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mountain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-62%synergy
Forest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-64%synergy
Plains
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-63%synergy
Lush Portico
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
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