Emry, Lurker of the Loch (Commander) - Optimized Mill

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mirran Spy
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Seat of the Synod
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Grinding Station
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Codex Shredder
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Chakram Retriever
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Inventors' Fair
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Whir of Invention
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Reshape
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Bauble
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Trinket Mage
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Forge
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Gifts Ungiven
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Spellskite
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Tribute Mage
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Riddlesmith
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Corridor Monitor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Trophy Mage
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Memnite
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Diligent Excavator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Myr Retriever
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Palladium Myr
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Master Transmuter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Marketback Walker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Brain Freeze
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Intuition
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-33%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Trickbind
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Traumatize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Cloud Key
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Isochron Scepter
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Moonsilver Key
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Manifold Key
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Voltaic Key
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Altar of the Brood
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Welding Jar
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
The Everflowing Well
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Dermotaxi
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Blasting Station
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Meekstone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Winter Orb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lantern of Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Grindclock
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Whetstone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pithing Needle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sands of Delirium
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Efficient Construction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Power Artifact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Stillness in Motion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Field of Dreams
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Academy Ruins
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Tolaria West
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Vault
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Fomori Vault
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Emergence Zone
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-26%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Remote Isle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Trenchpost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Chromatic Star
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Mox Amber
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-38%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy