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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
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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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kopala, Warden of Waves
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
87%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Topography Tracker
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Mana Drain
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Heroic Intervention
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Deeproot Waters
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Kindred Discovery
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Worldly Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Deeproot Elite
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Kiora's Follower
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Deeproot Historian
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Mist Dancer
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Metallic Mimic
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Realmwalker
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Cenote Scout
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Danny Pink
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Tide Shaper
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Researcher
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tempest Caller
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Evolution Sage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Tributary Instructor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wonder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Merfolk Cave-Diver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Inspiring Call
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mutational Advantage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Denial
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Filter Out
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Raise the Palisade
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Over the Edge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Aquitect's Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bygone Marvels
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Natural Order
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
31%synergy
The Ozolith
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Aether Vial
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Merrow Commerce
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Exploration
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Burgeoning
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Sphere Grid
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Doubling Season
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Path of Discovery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Twists and Turns
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Food Chain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Descendants' Path
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Misty Rainforest
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Tropical Island
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Cavern of Souls
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Willowrush Verge
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Hedge Maze
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Grove
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Overflowing Basin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Countryside
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
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