Kaalia of the Vast (Commander)

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Alex Wicker
Nov 27, 2025
The Art of Playing It Cool in Commander
In this edition of Commander Philosophy, Alex explores the art of playing it cool. When do you chill, and when do you become the threat?
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Redirect Lightning
2.1%inclusion170 decks8.15K decks
-2%synergy
Firebender Ascension
0.7%inclusion19 decks2.85K decks
-8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
0.5%inclusion16 decks3.02K decks
-5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
0.5%inclusion14 decks3.09K decks
-1%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
0.4%inclusion10 decks2.85K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
79%inclusion25.4K decks32K decks
66%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
70%inclusion22.3K decks32K decks
62%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
66%inclusion21.2K decks32K decks
58%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
73%inclusion23.3K decks32K decks
55%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
61%inclusion19.4K decks32K decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion19.1K decks32K decks
52%synergy
Master of Cruelties
59%inclusion18.9K decks32K decks
52%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
51%inclusion16.2K decks32K decks
45%synergy
Balefire Dragon
51%inclusion16.2K decks32K decks
45%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
49%inclusion15.8K decks32K decks
44%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion24.3K decks32K decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion22.6K decks32K decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion21.9K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion18.7K decks32K decks
12%synergy
Angel of Despair
47%inclusion15K decks32K decks
42%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion14.8K decks32K decks
41%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion14.6K decks32K decks
30%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
45%inclusion14.5K decks32K decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion14.1K decks32K decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion13.9K decks32K decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion11.7K decks32K decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion11.4K decks32K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion11K decks32K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion8.05K decks32K decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion5.18K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4.18K decks32K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4.17K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion3.67K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion3.40K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion2.70K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Serra's Emissary
41%inclusion13.2K decks32K decks
37%synergy
Drana and Linvala
41%inclusion13.2K decks32K decks
32%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
40%inclusion12.9K decks31.9K decks
35%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
40%inclusion12.8K decks32K decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion12.6K decks32K decks
32%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion12.4K decks32K decks
33%synergy
Angel of Serenity
36%inclusion11.6K decks32K decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
34%inclusion10.9K decks32K decks
29%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
33%inclusion10.6K decks32K decks
30%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
33%inclusion8.30K decks25.1K decks
29%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion10.5K decks32K decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
32%inclusion10.2K decks32K decks
28%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
31%inclusion10K decks32K decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion9.20K decks32K decks
19%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
28%inclusion8.96K decks32K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirster
26%inclusion8.39K decks32K decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
26%inclusion8.30K decks32K decks
23%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion5.94K decks22.9K decks
22%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
25%inclusion8.14K decks32K decks
20%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
25%inclusion8.09K decks32K decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
25%inclusion7.95K decks31.9K decks
17%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
25%inclusion7.96K decks32K decks
22%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion7.76K decks32K decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion7.62K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
24%inclusion3.98K decks16.9K decks
17%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
24%inclusion7.51K decks32K decks
21%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion7.37K decks32K decks
20%synergy
Sower of Discord
23%inclusion7.28K decks32K decks
20%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
22%inclusion6.94K decks32K decks
19%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
21%inclusion6.84K decks32K decks
19%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
21%inclusion6.75K decks32K decks
19%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
21%inclusion6.68K decks32K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
20%inclusion6.49K decks32K decks
15%synergy
Harvester of Souls
20%inclusion6.44K decks32K decks
17%synergy
Aegis Angel
20%inclusion6.41K decks32K decks
18%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
20%inclusion6.39K decks32K decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion4.38K decks22.9K decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion5.74K decks32K decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion5.72K decks32K decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion5.53K decks32K decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion5.47K decks32K decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion5.39K decks32K decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion5.38K decks32K decks
15%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
16%inclusion5.05K decks32K decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion5K decks32K decks
12%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
15%inclusion4.87K decks32K decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
15%inclusion4.80K decks32K decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
15%inclusion4.73K decks32K decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion4.72K decks32K decks
11%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
14%inclusion4.04K decks28.3K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion11.9K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion9.67K decks32K decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion9.64K decks32K decks
15%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion9.22K decks32K decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion8.55K decks32K decks
11%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion8.26K decks32K decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
22%inclusion6.98K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion6.95K decks32K decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion5.90K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion5.88K decks32K decks
8%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion5.12K decks32K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4.94K decks32K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion2.90K decks26.7K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion3.40K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion3.24K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3.10K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion2.64K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Utter End
8.2%inclusion2.61K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion2.44K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion2.11K decks28.6K decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
7.2%inclusion2.31K decks32K decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion2.25K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.0%inclusion2.25K decks32K decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
7.0%inclusion2.23K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion2.21K decks32K decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.6%inclusion2.09K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Entomb
6.2%inclusion1.99K decks32K decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion1.73K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.3%inclusion1.68K decks32K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.2%inclusion1.68K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion11.8K decks32K decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion10.9K decks32K decks
18%synergy
Demonic Counsel
30%inclusion7.48K decks25.1K decks
26%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion8.39K decks32K decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion7.72K decks32K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion7.03K decks32K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6.83K decks32K decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion6.81K decks32K decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion6.81K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion6.56K decks32K decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion6.23K decks32K decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion4.96K decks32K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion4.30K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4.10K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3.68K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3.60K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion3.60K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
10%inclusion3.07K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion2.95K decks32K decks
-2%synergy
Armageddon
8.4%inclusion2.68K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
8.3%inclusion2.67K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Gamble
7.6%inclusion2.43K decks32K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2.26K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion2.16K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion2.14K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion2.07K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.3%inclusion2.03K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.6%inclusion1.80K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion1.65K decks29.7K decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.4%inclusion1.08K decks20K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion9.04K decks32K decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion5.74K decks32K decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion5.68K decks32K decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion5.16K decks32K decks
13%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
13%inclusion4.06K decks32K decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion3.41K decks29.7K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion2.70K decks32K decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion2.56K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion2.13K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion1.79K decks27.6K decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion2.07K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.4%inclusion2.05K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.9%inclusion1.87K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.6%inclusion1.80K decks32K decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion1.73K decks32K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
33%inclusion10.5K decks32K decks
29%synergy
Rising of the Day
25%inclusion7.88K decks32K decks
16%synergy
Windcrag Siege
20%inclusion3.36K decks16.5K decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion6.30K decks32K decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion5.46K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion4.92K decks32K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4.43K decks32K decks
-2%synergy
All-Out Assault
13%inclusion2.15K decks16.9K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion3.84K decks32K decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion3.35K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion3.23K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion3.08K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
10%inclusion3.04K decks32K decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion3.04K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.4%inclusion3K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.8%inclusion1.92K decks24.7K decks
7%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
7.5%inclusion2.41K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Fervor
6.1%inclusion1.96K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion1.90K decks31K decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion1.96K decks32K decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion1.70K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion3.23K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion12.2K decks32K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion8.50K decks32K decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion6.35K decks28.3K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6.65K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion6.63K decks32K decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion4.82K decks32K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4.67K decks32K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion4.21K decks32K decks
11%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion3.48K decks32K decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3.34K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion3.13K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3.10K decks32K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3.02K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.4%inclusion2.68K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion2.32K decks32K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion29.9K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27.8K decks32K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion16.1K decks32K decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion15.4K decks32K decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion15.3K decks32K decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion14K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion13.6K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion12.4K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion11.1K decks32K decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30%inclusion9.43K decks32K decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion7.50K decks32K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3.69K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3.15K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion2.73K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.1%inclusion1.95K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion1.88K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion30.5K decks32K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion30.4K decks32K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion30.1K decks32K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion29.3K decks32K decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
52%inclusion16.7K decks32K decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion16.6K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
49%inclusion15.8K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion15.5K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion15.5K decks32K decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion15K decks32K decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion15K decks32K decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion14.8K decks32K decks
-3%synergy
Savai Triome
42%inclusion13.3K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion12.4K decks32K decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion12.1K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion12K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion11.9K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion11.6K decks32K decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion11.5K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion11.3K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion10.8K decks32K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion9.04K decks32K decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion8.04K decks32K decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion7.54K decks32K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion6.97K decks32K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion6.86K decks32K decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion6.82K decks32K decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion6.42K decks32K decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion6.41K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion6.22K decks32K decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion6.08K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5.74K decks32K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5.69K decks32K decks
-20%synergy
Shattered Landscape
18%inclusion4.96K decks28.3K decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion5.46K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion5.38K decks32K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion5.27K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion5.03K decks32K decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion5.01K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion4.99K decks32K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion4.88K decks32K decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion4.62K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion4.61K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion4.61K decks32K decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion4.50K decks32K decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion4.29K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion4.21K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion4.15K decks32K decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion4.03K decks32K decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion2.89K decks24.9K decks
0%synergy