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%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Neoform
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Chord of Calling
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Finale of Devastation
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Force of Negation
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Elvish Mystic
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Sylvan Library
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Birds of Paradise
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Veil of Summer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Force of Vigor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Worldly Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Mystical Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
High Fae Trickster
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Shrieking Drake
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Priest of Titania
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Arbor Elf
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Walking Ballista
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Fathom Mage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Manglehorn
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Collector Ouphe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Incubation Druid
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Enduring Vitality
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Seedborn Muse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Destiny Spinner
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Gilded Drake
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Phantasmal Image
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Ledger Shredder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Bloom Tender
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Quirion Ranger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Spellseeker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Haywire Mite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Fauna Shaman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Basking Broodscale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Managorger Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Endurance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Devoted Druid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Pact of Negation
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Mental Misstep
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Crop Rotation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Noxious Revival
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Snap
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Dispel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Nature's Claim
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Miscast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Summoner's Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Delay
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Trickbind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Daze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Natural State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Suspend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Step Through
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Natural Order
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Transmute Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Birthing Pod
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Earthcraft
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Steal Enchantment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Aluren
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Food Chain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hadana's Climb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hardened Scales
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Dryad Arbor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Shifting Woodland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Mana Crypt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Basalt Monolith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-36%synergy
Hall of Oracles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Captivating Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-47%synergy