Gonti, Canny Acquisitor (Commander) - Control

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Joshua Wood
Jul 28, 2025
Why You Should Have an Elevator Pitch for Your Commander Decks
Having an elevator pitch for your Commander decks can streamline your pre-game discussions, and help to make sure you have a fun game.
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Thief of Sanity
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Slither Blade
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
68%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
68%synergy
Changeling Outcast
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Heartless Conscription
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Thieving Varmint
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
53%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Baleful Strix
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Kodama's Reach
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Savvy Trader
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Shadowmage Infiltrator
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Invisible Stalker
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Hostage Taker
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Trygon Predator
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Agent of Treachery
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Grim Hireling
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Shoreline Looter
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Suspicious Stowaway
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Nightveil Specter
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Tormented Soul
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Gudul Lurker
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Tower Winder
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Siphon Insight
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Putrefy
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Mastery
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Memory Lapse
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Abrupt Decay
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Plasm Capture
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Desertion
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Memory Plunder
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Predators' Hour
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Heist
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Extract Brain
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Bribery
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Goods
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Lantern of Insight
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mind's Dilation
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Court of Locthwain
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Will
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Rogue Class
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Bear Umbra
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Island
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Zagoth Triome
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Opulent Palace
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Darkslick Shores
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Overflowing Basin
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Viridescent Bog
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
4%synergy