Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Upgraded Birthing Pod

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Apr 1, 2026
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The Top 10 Most Played DFCs in Commander
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Devil Dinosaur
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, Dino Devotee
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Bombardment
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
High Market
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Skullclamp
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Mirror Entity
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Natural Order
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Aura Shards
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Zacama, Primal Calamity
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Apex Altisaur
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Nesting Dragon
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Polyraptor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Raptor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Ripjaw Raptor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Scion of Calamity
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Goring Ceratops
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Terastodon
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Hulking Raptor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Thrashing Brontodon
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Triceraton Commander
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Belonging
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Regal Behemoth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Runic Armasaur
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Otepec Huntmaster
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Ranging Raptors
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Temple Altisaur
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Growth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Erode
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Summons
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fight as One
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Pollen Lullaby
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fog
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tail Swipe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Unexplained Absence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blessed Respite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Blades of Velis Vel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Guttural Response
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Overprotect
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Savage Order
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Primal Growth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Split Up
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Day of Judgment
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Morningtide's Light
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thunderherd Migration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Into the North
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tooth and Nail
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Star of Extinction
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Open the Way
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shattering Spree
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Culling Dais
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Thornbite Staff
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Blasting Station
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Monster Manual
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Dino DNA
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fanatical Devotion
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Parade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Warstorm Surge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Elemental Bond
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Determined Iteration
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Martyr's Cause
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Welcome to . . .
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Life Finds a Way
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Growing Ranks
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Court of Bounty
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Defense of the Heart
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lurking Predators
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Cream of the Crop
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-0%synergy
Perilous Forays
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Mutavault
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Hashep Oasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Jungle Shrine
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Rockfall Vale
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Thornspire Verge
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Sundown Pass
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Rootbound Crag
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Hushwood Verge
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Turf
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-21%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
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