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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mirran Spy
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
85%synergy
Seat of the Synod
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Grinding Station
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Codex Shredder
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Chakram Retriever
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Whir of Invention
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Reshape
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Bauble
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Trinket Mage
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Gifts Ungiven
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
32%synergy
The Reality Chip
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Tribute Mage
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Riddlesmith
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Corridor Monitor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Transit Mage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Diligent Excavator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Silver Myr
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Palladium Myr
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Myr Retriever
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Marketback Walker
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Brain Freeze
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Resculpt
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Intuition
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-32%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Misdirection
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Dreams
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Trickbind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Spell Snare
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Blink of an Eye
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Transmute Artifact
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Traumatize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Moonsilver Key
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Isochron Scepter
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Manifold Key
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Voltaic Key
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Unwinding Clock
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Altar of the Brood
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
The Everflowing Well
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Welding Jar
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Dermotaxi
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Blasting Station
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Insight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Grindclock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Whetstone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sands of Delirium
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Freed from the Real
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Intruder Alarm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Power Artifact
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stillness in Motion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Field of Dreams
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Tolaria West
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Remote Isle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Trenchpost
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Chromatic Star
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Mox Amber
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Mox Opal
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-37%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Scene of the Crime
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy