Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
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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Ashnod's Altar
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Thornbite Staff
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
51%synergy
High Market
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Sylvan Library
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
74%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Worldly Tutor
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Seedborn Muse
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Mox Diamond
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Aura Shards
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Nesting Dragon
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Mirror Entity
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Old Gnawbone
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Apex Altisaur
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Belonging
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Void Winnower
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Summoner's Egg
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Polyraptor
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Raptor
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Chomping Changeling
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Mutable Explorer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Terastodon
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Temple Altisaur
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Goring Ceratops
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Academy Rector
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Growth
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Crop Rotation
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Noxious Revival
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Personify
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Autumn's Veil
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Manamorphose
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Wrath of God
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Natural Order
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Pick Your Poison
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Altar of Dementia
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
45%synergy
The Great Henge
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Scroll Rack
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Spawning Pit
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Monster Manual
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Culling Dais
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Dino DNA
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Birthing Pod
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Parade
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Defense of the Heart
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Parallel Lives
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Season
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Martyr's Cause
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Life Finds a Way
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Bond
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
High Noon
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Determined Iteration
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Lurking Predators
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Rule of Law
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Aether Flash
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Cream of the Crop
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Food Chain
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Betrothed of Fire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mirri's Guile
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Welcome to . . .
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Mutavault
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Valley
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Unity
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Windswept Heath
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Taiga
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Savannah
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
86%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Spire Garden
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-32%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Bastion
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-38%synergy
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