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Cas Hinds
Nov 17, 2025
Should We Politic and Show Mercy in Commander
Cas takes a look at a couple of recent Commander games and examines when it's right to show mercy, and when to go for the win.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Treeshaker Chimera
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Kresh the Bloodbraided
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Victimize
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
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Farseek
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Cultivate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stalking Vengeance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Deathbringer Regent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Woodfall Primus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Giant Adephage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Honest Rutstein
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Timeless Witness
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Inferno Titan
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Daemogoth Woe-Eater
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Grim Haruspex
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
First Responder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ognis, the Dragon's Lash
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Evercoat Ursine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Roxanne, Starfall Savant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Wave of Rats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thragtusk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kethek, Crucible Goliath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Greenwarden of Murasa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Primeval Herald
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Yargle and Multani
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Star Athlete
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nessian Boar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Acidic Slime
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gyrus, Waker of Corpses
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Elturel Survivors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Riveteers Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Undying Malice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Feign Death
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Not Dead After All
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Gold Rush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Demon's Due
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Fog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fall of the Titans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Klauth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blessed Respite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Return to Action
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tend the Pests
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Hunter's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unleash the Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nasty End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Life's Legacy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Culling Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Truths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Riveteers Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Explore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Split the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summon Undead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Life // Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Migration Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flesh // Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaze of Granite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Fatal Grudge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rogues' Gallery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Extract a Confession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Corpse Explosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vivid Revival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mimic Vat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mogg Cannon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Warstorm Surge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Industrial Advancement
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Pain for All
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Riches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fecundity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Omen of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin War Drums
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Birthing Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Familiar Ground
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
War Cadence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Protection Racket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pernicious Deed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Myth Unbound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Abundant Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Furnace Celebration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stimulus Package
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Evolutionary Escalation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Memorial to Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyramid of the Pantheon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Savage Lands
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Malady
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Mossfire Valley
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Game Trail
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Blighted Woodland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Jund Panorama
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Abandon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Twisted Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Jungle Hollow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Chasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Highland Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy