Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
78%synergy
High Market
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Thornbite Staff
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Mirror Entity
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Worldly Tutor
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Seedborn Muse
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Dragon
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Raptor
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Chomping Changeling
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Polyraptor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Apex Altisaur
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Protean Hulk
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mutable Explorer
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Egg
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Greater Gargadon
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Serra's Emissary
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Gladewalker
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mysterious Egg
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Universal Automaton
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Belonging
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Egg
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Roc Egg
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Ranging Raptors
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Regal Behemoth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ripjaw Raptor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Growth
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Eladamri's Call
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Claim
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Manamorphose
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Natural Order
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Primal Growth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Savage Order
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Pick Your Poison
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Doomskar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Bone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Migration Path
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Blasting Station
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Culling Dais
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
The Great Henge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Scroll Rack
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Monster Manual
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Jinxed Idol
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fanatical Devotion
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Sylvan Library
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Martyr's Cause
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Annie Joins Up
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Life Finds a Way
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sterling Grove
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Elemental Bond
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
High Noon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Burgeoning
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Descendants' Path
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Where Ancients Tread
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Cinder Glade
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Taiga
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Horizon Canopy
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
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