Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Optimized

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Atla Palani, Nest TenderAtla Palani, Nest Tender

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
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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Triceraton Commander
4.5%inclusion9 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
4.0%inclusion8 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
2%synergy
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2.0%inclusion3 decks148 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
82%inclusion490 decks598 decks
77%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
71%inclusion425 decks598 decks
65%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
66%inclusion394 decks598 decks
57%synergy
High Market
58%inclusion347 decks598 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion410 decks598 decks
53%synergy
Thornbite Staff
47%inclusion283 decks598 decks
46%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
59%inclusion350 decks598 decks
45%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
55%inclusion327 decks598 decks
44%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
56%inclusion334 decks598 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion258 decks598 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion393 decks598 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion375 decks598 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion349 decks598 decks
33%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
55%inclusion330 decks598 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion324 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion322 decks598 decks
15%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
53%inclusion317 decks598 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion305 decks598 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion299 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion298 decks598 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion299 decks598 decks
38%synergy
Seedborn Muse
48%inclusion286 decks598 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion263 decks598 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion228 decks598 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion205 decks598 decks
21%synergy
Aura Shards
26%inclusion154 decks598 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion138 decks598 decks
17%synergy
Natural Order
21%inclusion124 decks598 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion63 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion62 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Nesting Dragon
44%inclusion265 decks598 decks
41%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
43%inclusion259 decks598 decks
29%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
41%inclusion247 decks598 decks
26%synergy
Apex Altisaur
41%inclusion245 decks598 decks
27%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
40%inclusion237 decks598 decks
27%synergy
Mirror Entity
39%inclusion234 decks598 decks
30%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
37%inclusion224 decks598 decks
35%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
37%inclusion221 decks598 decks
34%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
37%inclusion219 decks598 decks
35%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion215 decks598 decks
32%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
36%inclusion214 decks598 decks
25%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
34%inclusion204 decks598 decks
31%synergy
Polyraptor
34%inclusion201 decks598 decks
26%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
32%inclusion192 decks598 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
31%inclusion185 decks598 decks
20%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
30%inclusion177 decks598 decks
23%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
29%inclusion174 decks598 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Raptor
28%inclusion169 decks598 decks
18%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
26%inclusion156 decks598 decks
25%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
26%inclusion155 decks598 decks
18%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
26%inclusion154 decks598 decks
12%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
23%inclusion140 decks598 decks
21%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
23%inclusion139 decks598 decks
15%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
21%inclusion128 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
21%inclusion128 decks598 decks
21%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
21%inclusion125 decks598 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion120 decks598 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
19%inclusion115 decks598 decks
14%synergy
Terastodon
18%inclusion109 decks598 decks
16%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
18%inclusion107 decks598 decks
16%synergy
Temple Altisaur
17%inclusion104 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
17%inclusion104 decks598 decks
15%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
17%inclusion101 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Old Gnawbone
16%inclusion97 decks598 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion96 decks598 decks
-7%synergy
Hulking Raptor
16%inclusion95 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Goring Ceratops
15%inclusion91 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion91 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
15%inclusion90 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
15%inclusion88 decks598 decks
11%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
15%inclusion87 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion85 decks598 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion82 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
13%inclusion78 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
13%inclusion76 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Ranging Raptors
12%inclusion72 decks598 decks
3%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
12%inclusion71 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Egg
12%inclusion70 decks598 decks
11%synergy
It That Betrays
11%inclusion68 decks598 decks
11%synergy
Void Winnower
11%inclusion65 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
44%inclusion264 decks598 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion220 decks598 decks
24%synergy
Sundering Growth
37%inclusion219 decks598 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion175 decks598 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion139 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion138 decks598 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion133 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion116 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
16%inclusion97 decks598 decks
14%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
16%inclusion96 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
13%inclusion75 decks598 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion74 decks598 decks
3%synergy
Naya Charm
10%inclusion62 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion61 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion60 decks598 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion59 decks598 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion57 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.4%inclusion56 decks598 decks
-8%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
8.4%inclusion50 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.0%inclusion48 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.5%inclusion45 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.4%inclusion44 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.0%inclusion42 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.9%inclusion41 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.5%inclusion39 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion39 decks598 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Personify
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.9%inclusion35 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Silence
5.7%inclusion34 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.0%inclusion30 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion283 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion253 decks598 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion219 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion197 decks598 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion100 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion83 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion79 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion77 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion76 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion66 decks598 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion59 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Savage Order
10%inclusion59 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Primal Growth
8.4%inclusion50 decks598 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion49 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion48 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Explore
8.0%inclusion48 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
7.2%inclusion43 decks598 decks
-2%synergy
Decimate
7.0%inclusion42 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.0%inclusion42 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
6.4%inclusion38 decks598 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.2%inclusion37 decks598 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.2%inclusion37 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion35 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion33 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.5%inclusion33 decks598 decks
-5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.2%inclusion31 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion240 decks598 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion150 decks598 decks
13%synergy
Blasting Station
25%inclusion147 decks598 decks
24%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion127 decks598 decks
20%synergy
Monster Manual
20%inclusion117 decks598 decks
14%synergy
Scroll Rack
16%inclusion96 decks598 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Pit
15%inclusion89 decks598 decks
14%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion75 decks598 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
12%inclusion71 decks598 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion65 decks598 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
8.5%inclusion51 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Dino DNA
7.9%inclusion47 decks598 decks
6%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
7.0%inclusion42 decks598 decks
1%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.9%inclusion41 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.4%inclusion32 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
49%inclusion292 decks598 decks
25%synergy
Annie Joins Up
33%inclusion200 decks598 decks
14%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
31%inclusion186 decks598 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion170 decks598 decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion135 decks598 decks
12%synergy
Life Finds a Way
21%inclusion126 decks598 decks
19%synergy
Defense of the Heart
20%inclusion118 decks598 decks
16%synergy
Martyr's Cause
20%inclusion117 decks598 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion102 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
17%inclusion102 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
17%inclusion100 decks598 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion99 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
11%inclusion66 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion64 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Determined Iteration
10%inclusion62 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Welcome to . . .
10%inclusion60 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.7%inclusion52 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.5%inclusion51 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Growing Ranks
8.4%inclusion50 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.9%inclusion47 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Greater Good
7.2%inclusion43 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.0%inclusion42 decks598 decks
-7%synergy
Guardian Project
6.7%inclusion40 decks598 decks
-2%synergy
Aether Flash
6.7%inclusion40 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.0%inclusion36 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.7%inclusion34 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Descendants' Path
5.7%inclusion34 decks598 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.9%inclusion41 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, Warrior Poet
6.4%inclusion38 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion154 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion147 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion146 decks598 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion134 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion106 decks598 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion64 decks598 decks
-5%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion59 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion56 decks598 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion50 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
7.2%inclusion43 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion40 decks598 decks
3%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.9%inclusion35 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion34 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.7%inclusion34 decks598 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion32 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion563 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion485 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
21%inclusion124 decks598 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion119 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
19%inclusion114 decks598 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion104 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion102 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion98 decks598 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion83 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion75 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion62 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.9%inclusion53 decks598 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion46 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.2%inclusion43 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion38 decks598 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion37 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion581 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion577 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion575 decks598 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion571 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion398 decks598 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion381 decks598 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion363 decks598 decks
21%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
58%inclusion348 decks598 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion316 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion313 decks598 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion307 decks598 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion290 decks598 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Shrine
48%inclusion289 decks598 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion267 decks598 decks
-4%synergy
Spire Garden
44%inclusion263 decks598 decks
17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion261 decks598 decks
15%synergy
Rootbound Crag
43%inclusion256 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion254 decks598 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion245 decks598 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
39%inclusion231 decks598 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion229 decks598 decks
-4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion184 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion154 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion139 decks598 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion137 decks598 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion133 decks598 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion133 decks598 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion119 decks598 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion119 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion103 decks598 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion103 decks598 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion102 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
17%inclusion100 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion100 decks598 decks
-4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion100 decks598 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion93 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion92 decks598 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion89 decks598 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion84 decks598 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion81 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion76 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion75 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion74 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion74 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion71 decks598 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion69 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion69 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion66 decks598 decks
5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion65 decks598 decks
-5%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion63 decks598 decks
-10%synergy