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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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Scryfall
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Beifong's Bounty Hunters
2.8%inclusion10 decks357 decks
1%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
2.5%inclusion8 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Shared Roots
2.0%inclusion7 decks357 decks
1%synergy
The Earth King
1.7%inclusion6 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Badgermole Cub
1.3%inclusion5 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Junji, the Midnight Sky
83%inclusion1.25K decks1.51K decks
70%synergy
Seedguide Ash
71%inclusion1.07K decks1.51K decks
66%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
71%inclusion1.07K decks1.51K decks
65%synergy
Primeval Herald
67%inclusion1.01K decks1.51K decks
62%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
77%inclusion1.16K decks1.51K decks
61%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
63%inclusion957 decks1.51K decks
58%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
57%inclusion861 decks1.51K decks
53%synergy
Druid of Purification
56%inclusion847 decks1.51K decks
52%synergy
Birthing Ritual
56%inclusion836 decks1.50K decks
52%synergy
Timeless Witness
57%inclusion867 decks1.51K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Ignoble Hierarch
82%inclusion1.23K decks1.51K decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
69%inclusion1.03K decks1.51K decks
36%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
59%inclusion895 decks1.51K decks
50%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
59%inclusion888 decks1.51K decks
50%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
58%inclusion871 decks1.51K decks
45%synergy
Greater Good
57%inclusion858 decks1.51K decks
43%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
57%inclusion855 decks1.51K decks
50%synergy
Living Death
57%inclusion853 decks1.51K decks
48%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
56%inclusion848 decks1.51K decks
49%synergy
Victimize
56%inclusion841 decks1.51K decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion208 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion183 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.9%inclusion134 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Roxanne, Starfall Savant
50%inclusion754 decks1.50K decks
46%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
48%inclusion727 decks1.51K decks
44%synergy
Bane of Progress
46%inclusion690 decks1.51K decks
41%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
45%inclusion684 decks1.51K decks
39%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
45%inclusion683 decks1.51K decks
35%synergy
Protean Hulk
45%inclusion676 decks1.51K decks
38%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
45%inclusion675 decks1.51K decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion667 decks1.51K decks
32%synergy
Massacre Wurm
44%inclusion659 decks1.51K decks
39%synergy
Treeshaker Chimera
43%inclusion652 decks1.51K decks
38%synergy
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
43%inclusion642 decks1.51K decks
38%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
42%inclusion640 decks1.51K decks
34%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
41%inclusion626 decks1.51K decks
33%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
41%inclusion624 decks1.51K decks
37%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
41%inclusion615 decks1.51K decks
32%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
40%inclusion609 decks1.51K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
40%inclusion608 decks1.51K decks
36%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
39%inclusion586 decks1.51K decks
23%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
36%inclusion547 decks1.51K decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion542 decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Bloom Tender
35%inclusion535 decks1.51K decks
29%synergy
Primaris Eliminator
35%inclusion527 decks1.51K decks
33%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
34%inclusion506 decks1.51K decks
27%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
33%inclusion499 decks1.50K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion488 decks1.51K decks
23%synergy
Woodfall Primus
31%inclusion473 decks1.51K decks
27%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
31%inclusion473 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
31%inclusion468 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
Necron Deathmark
30%inclusion456 decks1.51K decks
28%synergy
Honest Rutstein
29%inclusion438 decks1.50K decks
20%synergy
Blossoming Tortoise
28%inclusion424 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Incinerator of the Guilty
28%inclusion423 decks1.51K decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion420 decks1.51K decks
26%synergy
Balefire Dragon
27%inclusion403 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Giant Adephage
26%inclusion398 decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Balor
26%inclusion398 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
26%inclusion390 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
Evercoat Ursine
25%inclusion377 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
25%inclusion379 decks1.51K decks
19%synergy
Anger
24%inclusion355 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Greenwarden of Murasa
23%inclusion354 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Kethek, Crucible Goliath
22%inclusion329 decks1.51K decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
21%inclusion319 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
21%inclusion234 decks1.11K decks
20%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
20%inclusion308 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion297 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion292 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion291 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Inferno Titan
18%inclusion275 decks1.51K decks
16%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
18%inclusion275 decks1.51K decks
15%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
51%inclusion773 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion654 decks1.51K decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion543 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion486 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion353 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion298 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion294 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion287 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion258 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
16%inclusion241 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
16%inclusion237 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion213 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion205 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Riveteers Charm
11%inclusion172 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion171 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion145 decks1.51K decks
-17%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.7%inclusion132 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Undying Malice
8.6%inclusion130 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion121 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.9%inclusion119 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.6%inclusion100 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.9%inclusion89 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Nasty End
5.2%inclusion78 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion706 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion653 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion652 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion492 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
27%inclusion405 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion399 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Life's Legacy
26%inclusion396 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion352 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Culling Ritual
21%inclusion310 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion231 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
15%inclusion227 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion225 decks1.51K decks
-28%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion181 decks1.31K decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion201 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion198 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion195 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion184 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion156 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
10%inclusion146 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion126 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Explore
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.6%inclusion84 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion82 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Painful Truths
5.2%inclusion78 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.1%inclusion77 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
53%inclusion801 decks1.51K decks
38%synergy
Birthing Pod
43%inclusion642 decks1.51K decks
38%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
15%inclusion230 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
14%inclusion207 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion206 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Doors of Durin
10%inclusion148 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.51K decks
-19%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
5.2%inclusion78 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Industrial Advancement
54%inclusion816 decks1.51K decks
48%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
44%inclusion662 decks1.51K decks
31%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
41%inclusion622 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion375 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
25%inclusion375 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25%inclusion373 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion242 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion215 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
13%inclusion196 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion193 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion173 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion158 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Myth Unbound
9.3%inclusion140 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.2%inclusion139 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.8%inclusion133 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Necromancy
7.9%inclusion119 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
6.8%inclusion103 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Journey to Eternity
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.6%inclusion84 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion476 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion447 decks1.51K decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion414 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
27%inclusion414 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion355 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion341 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion264 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion223 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion209 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion172 decks1.51K decks
-8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.6%inclusion130 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion129 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion62 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
56%inclusion838 decks1.51K decks
-25%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion706 decks1.51K decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion215 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion182 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.51K decks
-8%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.1%inclusion77 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion1.49K decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.48K decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.48K decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion1.48K decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
72%inclusion1.09K decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Stomping Ground
71%inclusion1.07K decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion1.04K decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
69%inclusion1.04K decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion955 decks1.51K decks
19%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
56%inclusion842 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion832 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Spire Garden
53%inclusion806 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion801 decks1.51K decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
52%inclusion791 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
51%inclusion775 decks1.51K decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion753 decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Cinder Glade
49%inclusion740 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
45%inclusion679 decks1.51K decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion675 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion654 decks1.51K decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion614 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Savage Lands
39%inclusion591 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion588 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
38%inclusion568 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Rockfall Vale
37%inclusion553 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion483 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
31%inclusion468 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion465 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion372 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Underground Mortuary
24%inclusion362 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
23%inclusion346 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
23%inclusion341 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion336 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion334 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion325 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion310 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
20%inclusion299 decks1.51K decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion285 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Twisted Landscape
18%inclusion266 decks1.50K decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion264 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion258 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion256 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion247 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Bayou
16%inclusion247 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Taiga
16%inclusion246 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion240 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion239 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion233 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion221 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion208 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy