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%inclusion51 decks61 decks
79%synergy
Slither Blade
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
75%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Changeling Outcast
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Heartless Conscription
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Thieving Varmint
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
52%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Strix
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Three Visits
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Savvy Trader
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Shadowmage Infiltrator
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Invisible Stalker
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Hostage Taker
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Trygon Predator
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Agent of Treachery
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Grim Hireling
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Shoreline Looter
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Stowaway
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Nightveil Specter
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Tormented Soul
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Gudul Lurker
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Tower Winder
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Siphon Insight
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Putrefy
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Memory Lapse
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Abrupt Decay
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Plasm Capture
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Desertion
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Crop Rotation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Memory Plunder
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Predators' Hour
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Heist
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Culling Ritual
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Extract Brain
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Bribery
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Goods
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Lantern of Insight
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Wand
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Vorpal Sword
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mind's Dilation
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Court of Locthwain
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Will
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Rogue Class
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Exploration
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Bear Umbra
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Island
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Forest
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Zagoth Triome
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Grove
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Opulent Palace
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Darkslick Shores
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Overflowing Basin
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Viridescent Bog
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-6%synergy