Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Optimized ETB

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Apr 1, 2026
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The Top 10 Most Played DFCs in Commander
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Aura Shards
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Crop Rotation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Mirror Entity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Nesting Dragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Belonging
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Dragon Egg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Inferno Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Roc Egg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Terastodon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Summoner's Egg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Felidar Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Phylath, World Sculptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Void Winnower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Egg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nullstone Gargoyle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blazing Archon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Karmic Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
It That Betrays
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Platinum Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Erode
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sundering Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Warping Wail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Primal Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Day of Judgment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Altar of Dementia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Moonsilver Key
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Culling Dais
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scroll Rack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Monster Manual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The Golden Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Demonmail Hauberk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thornbite Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spawning Pit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Martyr's Cause
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Warstorm Surge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Cream of the Crop
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Determined Iteration
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Springleaf Parade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Doubling Season
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Lurking Predators
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Birthing Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Annie Joins Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Trace of Abundance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
The Dragon-Kami Reborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elemental Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Greater Good
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Chorus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ghost Quarter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mutavault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Unity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Spire Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Brushland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Rockfall Vale
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Jungle Shrine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Bastion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Commercial District
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lush Portico
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
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