Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive Aggro

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Erode
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6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
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6%synergy
The Mind Stone
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7%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
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7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
86%inclusion93 decks108 decks
78%synergy
Balefire Dragon
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75%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
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74%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
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73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion93 decks108 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
76%inclusion82 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Master of Cruelties
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
59%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion90 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
76%inclusion82 decks108 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
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51%synergy
Serra's Emissary
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Lord of the Void
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion97 decks108 decks
71%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
81%inclusion87 decks108 decks
66%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
60%synergy
The One Ring
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51%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
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47%synergy
Mox Diamond
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Seal
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Twinflame Tyrant
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48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
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41%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
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43%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
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42%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
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35%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Drana and Linvala
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirster
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Angel of Despair
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Angel of Serenity
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Sower of Discord
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
The Speed Demon
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
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31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Burnt Offering
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Tithe
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Despark
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Reprieve
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Counsel
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Armageddon
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
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-0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-0%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-0%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Defense Grid
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Aggravated Assault
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Sneak Attack
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Moat
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Contract
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion106 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion102 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion106 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
97%inclusion105 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion103 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion100 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion99 decks108 decks
79%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion99 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Scrubland
91%inclusion98 decks108 decks
79%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion97 decks108 decks
78%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion97 decks108 decks
58%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion89 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion86 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion85 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
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30%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Savai Triome
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Cavern of Souls
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-34%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Nomad Outpost
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-45%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-1%synergy