Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Triceraton Commander
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
85%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
73%inclusion103 decks141 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
75%inclusion106 decks141 decks
60%synergy
High Market
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
77%inclusion108 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Thornbite Staff
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
71%inclusion100 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
53%inclusion75 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Aura Shards
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Natural Order
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Apex Altisaur
47%inclusion66 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
33%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Nesting Dragon
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Mirror Entity
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Polyraptor
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Old Gnawbone
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Raptor
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Terastodon
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Temple Altisaur
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Goring Ceratops
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Wakening Sun's Avatar
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Rampaging Brontodon
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Balefire Dragon
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Void Winnower
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Regal Behemoth
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion70 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion69 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion57 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Growth
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Personify
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Naya Charm
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Blessed Respite
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Last March of the Ents
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Primal Growth
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Savage Order
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Scroll Rack
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Blasting Station
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Monster Manual
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Spawning Pit
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Culling Dais
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Dino DNA
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Claws of Gix
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Annie Joins Up
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Parallel Lives
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Defense of the Heart
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Season
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Elemental Bond
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Life Finds a Way
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Martyr's Cause
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Welcome to . . .
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Determined Iteration
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Greater Good
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Growing Ranks
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Aether Flash
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Lurking Predators
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion133 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion121 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Signet
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion137 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion131 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion130 decks141 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
91%inclusion129 decks141 decks
81%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion127 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion126 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Plateau
89%inclusion125 decks141 decks
78%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion117 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Windswept Heath
82%inclusion116 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion116 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
81%inclusion114 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
79%inclusion112 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion111 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
69%inclusion97 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Spire Garden
65%inclusion91 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion83 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
39%inclusion55 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion55 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
-19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
-28%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
-29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
8%synergy