Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Angels

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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
1.7%inclusion5 decks299 decks
-3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
1.6%inclusion2 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Team Avatar
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0%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
0.8%inclusion1 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
0.8%inclusion1 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
87%inclusion1.74K decks2K decks
73%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
73%inclusion1.46K decks2K decks
66%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
74%inclusion1.48K decks2K decks
66%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
82%inclusion1.65K decks2K decks
64%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
72%inclusion1.45K decks2K decks
64%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
56%inclusion1.13K decks2K decks
53%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
57%inclusion1.14K decks2K decks
52%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
53%inclusion1.07K decks2K decks
51%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
53%inclusion1.06K decks2K decks
47%synergy
Angel of Despair
53%inclusion1.05K decks2K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion1.49K decks2K decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion1.41K decks2K decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion1.36K decks2K decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion1.15K decks2K decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
51%inclusion1.03K decks2K decks
42%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
48%inclusion963 decks2K decks
45%synergy
Serra's Emissary
48%inclusion958 decks2K decks
43%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
45%inclusion905 decks2K decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion898 decks2K decks
25%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
44%inclusion887 decks2K decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion742 decks2K decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion665 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion602 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion367 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion250 decks2K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion213 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion165 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
7.6%inclusion152 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
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-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
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Creatures
Angel of Serenity
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39%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
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40%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
41%inclusion824 decks2K decks
38%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
41%inclusion814 decks2K decks
33%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
39%inclusion790 decks2K decks
23%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
37%inclusion747 decks2K decks
35%synergy
Master of Cruelties
37%inclusion734 decks2K decks
29%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
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33%synergy
Firemane Commando
34%inclusion681 decks2K decks
30%synergy
Aegis Angel
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28%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
30%inclusion606 decks2K decks
29%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
30%inclusion595 decks2K decks
28%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion573 decks2K decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
28%inclusion565 decks2K decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion560 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
27%inclusion549 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
27%inclusion542 decks2K decks
26%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
26%inclusion523 decks2K decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
26%inclusion135 decks523 decks
20%synergy
Balefire Dragon
25%inclusion504 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Lord of the Void
25%inclusion492 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
24%inclusion477 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
23%inclusion214 decks921 decks
21%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
23%inclusion462 decks2K decks
21%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
23%inclusion461 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Archangel of Thune
22%inclusion445 decks2K decks
21%synergy
Karmic Guide
22%inclusion431 decks2K decks
15%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
21%inclusion430 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
21%inclusion242 decks1.13K decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
21%inclusion425 decks2K decks
21%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
21%inclusion423 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion420 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion186 decks923 decks
16%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion403 decks2K decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion389 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion383 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
19%inclusion379 decks2K decks
18%synergy
Herald of War
18%inclusion368 decks2K decks
18%synergy
Resolute Archangel
17%inclusion350 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
17%inclusion340 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
17%inclusion340 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Resplendent Angel
17%inclusion333 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
16%inclusion319 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
16%inclusion241 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
16%inclusion312 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion305 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion304 decks2K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
14%inclusion289 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion286 decks2K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirster
14%inclusion283 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
43%inclusion865 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion790 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Mortify
28%inclusion565 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion546 decks2K decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion539 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Crackling Doom
25%inclusion508 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion478 decks2K decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion384 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion357 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion328 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion313 decks2K decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion307 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion242 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion154 decks1.33K decks
4%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion209 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion206 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion158 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Fracture
9.4%inclusion189 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
8.8%inclusion177 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion173 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion169 decks2K decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
7.9%inclusion158 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.7%inclusion135 decks2K decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion127 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.1%inclusion122 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.7%inclusion115 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion113 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.1%inclusion28 decks553 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.0%inclusion101 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
42%inclusion846 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion535 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion529 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion489 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion473 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
24%inclusion472 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion452 decks2K decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion434 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion408 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion374 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion366 decks2K decks
12%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion205 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion348 decks2K decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion324 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion231 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion193 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion182 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.9%inclusion179 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
8.9%inclusion178 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion167 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.5%inclusion151 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion137 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion116 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
6.7%inclusion135 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion135 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion134 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
6.6%inclusion133 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.7%inclusion115 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Entreat the Angels
5.3%inclusion106 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.1%inclusion103 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.1%inclusion102 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion608 decks2K decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion384 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion371 decks2K decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion313 decks2K decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
15%inclusion296 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion294 decks2K decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion194 decks1.71K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion212 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion193 decks2K decks
1%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
8.9%inclusion179 decks2K decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion179 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.9%inclusion179 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion140 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.6%inclusion132 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Horn of the Mark
6.3%inclusion127 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.1%inclusion123 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion86 decks1.43K decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.9%inclusion118 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
5.8%inclusion117 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion104 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
27%inclusion537 decks2K decks
26%synergy
Rising of the Day
26%inclusion528 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Windcrag Siege
22%inclusion113 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion396 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Dragon Tempest
19%inclusion381 decks2K decks
15%synergy
Firja's Retribution
17%inclusion349 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion327 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion274 decks2K decks
3%synergy
All-Out Assault
13%inclusion66 decks523 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion219 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion204 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion204 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion199 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion192 decks2K decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
9.2%inclusion184 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion175 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.9%inclusion158 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.1%inclusion77 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion117 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.0%inclusion120 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.0%inclusion120 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion118 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Court of Grace
5.8%inclusion116 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Angelic Accord
5.7%inclusion114 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Fervor
5.3%inclusion107 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
5.2%inclusion104 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
14%inclusion288 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
12%inclusion248 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion745 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
33%inclusion653 decks2K decks
31%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion580 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion498 decks2K decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion441 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion290 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion284 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion259 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion251 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion248 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion234 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion189 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
9.0%inclusion181 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.5%inclusion171 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion137 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion113 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.84K decks2K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion1.70K decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion961 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion930 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion843 decks2K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion712 decks2K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
34%inclusion687 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion672 decks2K decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion554 decks2K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion535 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion527 decks2K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion211 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion177 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
8.0%inclusion161 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion118 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Savai Crystal
5.3%inclusion107 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion106 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion1.96K decks2K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion1.92K decks2K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion1.91K decks2K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.85K decks2K decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
59%inclusion1.18K decks2K decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
49%inclusion983 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion943 decks2K decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion934 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion933 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
44%inclusion878 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion871 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion851 decks2K decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion836 decks2K decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion742 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion707 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion680 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion668 decks2K decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion651 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion624 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion621 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion590 decks2K decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion543 decks2K decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26%inclusion522 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion508 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion502 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion495 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion490 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion463 decks2K decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Landscape
22%inclusion340 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion435 decks2K decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion431 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion403 decks2K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion390 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion388 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion377 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion345 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion339 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion314 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion306 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion305 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion293 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion272 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion272 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion248 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion228 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion220 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion217 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion119 decks1.11K decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion69 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion213 decks2K decks
-2%synergy