Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
The Problem of Generic Commanders
How do you build a commander that doesn't really give you an idea of how to build it? Is it worth it to build a generic commander?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Impolite Entrance
3.3%inclusion16 decks479 decks
3%synergy
Collective Inferno
2.9%inclusion14 decks479 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
2.5%inclusion12 decks472 decks
2%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
1.9%inclusion9 decks479 decks
1%synergy
Giantfall
1.7%inclusion8 decks461 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Angel of Despair
54%inclusion1.83K decks3.40K decks
49%synergy
Aegis Angel
50%inclusion1.71K decks3.40K decks
48%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
55%inclusion1.86K decks3.40K decks
47%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
51%inclusion1.73K decks3.40K decks
46%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
55%inclusion1.88K decks3.40K decks
42%synergy
Angel of Serenity
45%inclusion1.54K decks3.40K decks
42%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
48%inclusion1.65K decks3.40K decks
41%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
44%inclusion1.49K decks3.40K decks
37%synergy
Demon of Loathing
38%inclusion1.31K decks3.40K decks
37%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
38%inclusion1.29K decks3.40K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion2.14K decks3.40K decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion1.55K decks3.40K decks
-16%synergy
Mortify
45%inclusion1.52K decks3.40K decks
30%synergy
Terminate
42%inclusion1.42K decks3.40K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion1.33K decks3.40K decks
-8%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
39%inclusion1.31K decks3.40K decks
36%synergy
Harvester of Souls
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.40K decks
35%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.40K decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Steel Hellkite
38%inclusion1.28K decks3.40K decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Angel of the Ruins
38%inclusion1.28K decks3.40K decks
34%synergy
Master of Cruelties
35%inclusion1.20K decks3.40K decks
28%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
35%inclusion1.19K decks3.40K decks
33%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
35%inclusion1.18K decks3.40K decks
32%synergy
Vile Mutilator
32%inclusion936 decks2.93K decks
31%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
32%inclusion1.03K decks3.24K decks
30%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
32%inclusion1.08K decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
32%inclusion1.07K decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Dragon Mage
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.40K decks
30%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
31%inclusion1.04K decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
27%inclusion924 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
27%inclusion923 decks3.40K decks
26%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
26%inclusion898 decks3.40K decks
25%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
26%inclusion871 decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Karmic Guide
26%inclusion870 decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
25%inclusion844 decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
25%inclusion843 decks3.40K decks
22%synergy
Serra's Guardian
25%inclusion839 decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Arbiter of Woe
24%inclusion647 decks2.74K decks
23%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
24%inclusion802 decks3.40K decks
20%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
23%inclusion793 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion785 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
23%inclusion766 decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion739 decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Drana and Linvala
21%inclusion697 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Angel of Finality
20%inclusion681 decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
18%inclusion399 decks2.19K decks
12%synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
18%inclusion605 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
18%inclusion601 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Subjugator Angel
17%inclusion566 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
16%inclusion549 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion437 decks2.73K decks
15%synergy
Goremand
16%inclusion539 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Resolute Archangel
16%inclusion528 decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
15%inclusion521 decks3.40K decks
14%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
15%inclusion507 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
14%inclusion487 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
14%inclusion393 decks2.75K decks
12%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
14%inclusion476 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
14%inclusion469 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Serra Angel
13%inclusion452 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion451 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
13%inclusion439 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
13%inclusion435 decks3.40K decks
12%synergy
Sonic Shrieker
12%inclusion270 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
12%inclusion403 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Crabomination
12%inclusion379 decks3.25K decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
11%inclusion382 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Oros, the Avenger
11%inclusion381 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
11%inclusion379 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Crackling Doom
34%inclusion1.16K decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion921 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion721 decks3.40K decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion720 decks3.40K decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion651 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion616 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion456 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion454 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion438 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion427 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Divine Resilience
13%inclusion342 decks2.74K decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion399 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion375 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
10%inclusion353 decks3.40K decks
-24%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion339 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion337 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion331 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.2%inclusion278 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Fracture
8.1%inclusion274 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.1%inclusion274 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.8%inclusion265 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.8%inclusion264 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Magmaquake
7.8%inclusion264 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.7%inclusion179 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.5%inclusion256 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.2%inclusion244 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.8%inclusion232 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion231 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.1%inclusion207 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Orim's Thunder
5.9%inclusion199 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
5.9%inclusion199 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Breathe Your Last
5.6%inclusion180 decks3.22K decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion164 decks3.25K decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion171 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion1.10K decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
30%inclusion1.03K decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Unburial Rites
26%inclusion895 decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion809 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
24%inclusion806 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Earthquake
21%inclusion701 decks3.40K decks
20%synergy
Demonic Counsel
19%inclusion572 decks2.96K decks
15%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
19%inclusion644 decks3.40K decks
-20%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion640 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion618 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion570 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Ambition's Cost
12%inclusion394 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion392 decks3.40K decks
-11%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion354 decks3.40K decks
-8%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion348 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
8.9%inclusion302 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
8.6%inclusion291 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.3%inclusion281 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.2%inclusion280 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.1%inclusion274 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion250 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.7%inclusion227 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.4%inclusion217 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.5%inclusion187 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion174 decks3.18K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion176 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion816 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion585 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion343 decks3.35K decks
8%synergy
Horn of the Mark
9.2%inclusion312 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.6%inclusion257 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Boots of Speed
5.9%inclusion199 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Armillary Sphere
5.5%inclusion188 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
27%inclusion923 decks3.40K decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion818 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
19%inclusion636 decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
17%inclusion589 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Windcrag Siege
17%inclusion357 decks2.14K decks
-2%synergy
All-Out Assault
11%inclusion232 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Dragon Tempest
10%inclusion349 decks3.40K decks
6%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
10%inclusion346 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Firja's Retribution
9.0%inclusion307 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.3%inclusion282 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.1%inclusion178 decks2.92K decks
5%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.9%inclusion200 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.7%inclusion193 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.3%inclusion116 decks2.18K decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion175 decks3.40K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.2%inclusion176 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion1.31K decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion638 decks3.40K decks
-12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion474 decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion440 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion372 decks3.40K decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion328 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion307 decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.3%inclusion180 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion2.82K decks3.40K decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion2.63K decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion1.96K decks3.40K decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion1.78K decks3.40K decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion1.75K decks3.40K decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion1.50K decks3.40K decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion1.23K decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion1.08K decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion956 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
24%inclusion806 decks3.40K decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion803 decks3.40K decks
15%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
12%inclusion270 decks2.18K decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion418 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion411 decks3.40K decks
11%synergy
Mardu Banner
12%inclusion407 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion387 decks3.40K decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion381 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion365 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Savai Crystal
6.4%inclusion218 decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion200 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion3.38K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion3.37K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion3.36K decks3.40K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion2.84K decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
63%inclusion2.14K decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion1.94K decks3.40K decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion1.66K decks3.40K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion1.33K decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion1.32K decks3.40K decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion1.32K decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Scoured Barrens
38%inclusion1.28K decks3.40K decks
29%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
37%inclusion1.27K decks3.40K decks
28%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
37%inclusion1.26K decks3.40K decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion1.15K decks3.40K decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1.13K decks3.40K decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1.12K decks3.40K decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion1.06K decks3.40K decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
31%inclusion1K decks3.23K decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion995 decks3.40K decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion985 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion985 decks3.40K decks
-24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion966 decks3.40K decks
-23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion940 decks3.40K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Malice
27%inclusion926 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion876 decks3.40K decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion534 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion516 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion469 decks3.40K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion467 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion457 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion437 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion425 decks3.40K decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion414 decks3.40K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion397 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Akoum Refuge
12%inclusion395 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion390 decks3.40K decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion385 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion383 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion378 decks3.40K decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion358 decks3.40K decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion337 decks3.40K decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
9.5%inclusion321 decks3.40K decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.2%inclusion279 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.9%inclusion268 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.8%inclusion265 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
7.4%inclusion251 decks3.40K decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.4%inclusion217 decks3.40K decks
-5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.9%inclusion202 decks3.40K decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
5.9%inclusion200 decks3.40K decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion180 decks3.40K decks
4%synergy