Ezuri, Claw of Progress (Commander) - Expensive Birthing Pod

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Arnaud Gompertz
Aug 6, 2025
Can You Build Simic in Commander Without... Going Simic?
Can you go Simic without doing the Simic stuff that everyone dreads? Yes you can! Arnaud is here with some uncanny Commander deck ideas.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sage of Hours
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
96%synergy
Neoform
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
96%synergy
Chord of Calling
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
Finale of Devastation
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Elvish Mystic
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Sylvan Library
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Birds of Paradise
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Delighted Halfling
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Veil of Summer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Eternal Witness
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Force of Vigor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Flusterstorm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
91%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Worldly Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
95%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Chrome Mox
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mystical Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
High Fae Trickster
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Walking Ballista
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Fathom Mage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Manglehorn
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Collector Ouphe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Shrieking Drake
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Incubation Druid
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Priest of Titania
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Arbor Elf
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Vitality
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Seedborn Muse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Spellseeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Haywire Mite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Destiny Spinner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Gilded Drake
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Phantasmal Image
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Ledger Shredder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Quirion Ranger
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Endurance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Devoted Druid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fauna Shaman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Managorger Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Noxious Revival
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Dispel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Snap
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Pongify
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Summoner's Pact
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Delay
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Miscast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Trickbind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Natural State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Suspend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Step Through
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Natural Order
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Birthing Pod
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vexing Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Null Rod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Earthcraft
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Steal Enchantment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Food Chain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Dryad Arbor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Shifting Woodland
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Mana Crypt
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Grove
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Hall of Oracles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-48%synergy