Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget

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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?
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
1.7%inclusion5 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
1.3%inclusion4 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Day of Black Sun
1.2%inclusion4 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
1.0%inclusion3 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Ran and Shaw
0.9%inclusion3 decks337 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Angel of Despair
54%inclusion1.73K decks3.20K decks
49%synergy
Aegis Angel
51%inclusion1.63K decks3.20K decks
49%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
53%inclusion1.71K decks3.20K decks
46%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
50%inclusion1.60K decks3.20K decks
45%synergy
Angel of Serenity
46%inclusion1.46K decks3.20K decks
42%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
55%inclusion1.76K decks3.20K decks
41%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
47%inclusion1.52K decks3.20K decks
39%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
46%inclusion1.46K decks3.20K decks
39%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
38%inclusion1.22K decks3.20K decks
37%synergy
Demon of Loathing
38%inclusion1.22K decks3.20K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion2.03K decks3.20K decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion1.47K decks3.20K decks
-16%synergy
Mortify
45%inclusion1.42K decks3.20K decks
29%synergy
Terminate
42%inclusion1.33K decks3.20K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion1.26K decks3.20K decks
-7%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
39%inclusion1.25K decks3.20K decks
37%synergy
Harvester of Souls
38%inclusion1.23K decks3.20K decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion1.23K decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion1.22K decks3.20K decks
28%synergy
Steel Hellkite
38%inclusion1.21K decks3.20K decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Angel of the Ruins
35%inclusion1.12K decks3.20K decks
32%synergy
Master of Cruelties
35%inclusion1.11K decks3.20K decks
27%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
34%inclusion1.09K decks3.20K decks
32%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
34%inclusion1.08K decks3.20K decks
32%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
33%inclusion1.06K decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
32%inclusion924 decks2.89K decks
30%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
31%inclusion1.01K decks3.20K decks
26%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
31%inclusion998 decks3.20K decks
23%synergy
Vile Mutilator
31%inclusion783 decks2.55K decks
29%synergy
Dragon Mage
30%inclusion948 decks3.20K decks
28%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
28%inclusion888 decks3.20K decks
27%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
26%inclusion835 decks3.20K decks
24%synergy
Karmic Guide
26%inclusion823 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Serra's Guardian
26%inclusion817 decks3.20K decks
25%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
25%inclusion805 decks3.20K decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
25%inclusion800 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
25%inclusion792 decks3.20K decks
24%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
24%inclusion780 decks3.20K decks
23%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
24%inclusion773 decks3.20K decks
21%synergy
Arbiter of Woe
24%inclusion552 decks2.33K decks
23%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
23%inclusion748 decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
23%inclusion747 decks3.20K decks
21%synergy
Drana and Linvala
21%inclusion681 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion681 decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Angel of Finality
20%inclusion639 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20%inclusion635 decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
19%inclusion599 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
18%inclusion311 decks1.73K decks
12%synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
18%inclusion566 decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
17%inclusion548 decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Resolute Archangel
17%inclusion530 decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion381 decks2.33K decks
16%synergy
Goremand
16%inclusion520 decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
16%inclusion510 decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Subjugator Angel
16%inclusion499 decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
15%inclusion493 decks3.20K decks
14%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
15%inclusion480 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
15%inclusion476 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion347 decks2.35K decks
13%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
14%inclusion451 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
14%inclusion435 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Serra Angel
13%inclusion416 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion412 decks3.19K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Shrieker
12%inclusion213 decks1.71K decks
11%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
12%inclusion398 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
12%inclusion387 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
12%inclusion380 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
12%inclusion374 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Crabomination
11%inclusion325 decks2.90K decks
11%synergy
Oros, the Avenger
11%inclusion356 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Crackling Doom
34%inclusion1.08K decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion887 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion681 decks3.20K decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion657 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion609 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion554 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion455 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion446 decks3.20K decks
-6%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion429 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Divine Resilience
13%inclusion296 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion393 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion381 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion354 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
10%inclusion330 decks3.20K decks
-24%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion329 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion318 decks3.20K decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion301 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.3%inclusion297 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Fracture
8.8%inclusion280 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.9%inclusion254 decks3.20K decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.7%inclusion246 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Magmaquake
7.7%inclusion246 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.7%inclusion245 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.5%inclusion240 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion236 decks3.20K decks
-4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.3%inclusion136 decks1.87K decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion228 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion227 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.2%inclusion197 decks3.19K decks
1%synergy
Breathe Your Last
6.2%inclusion177 decks2.87K decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.1%inclusion194 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Orim's Thunder
5.6%inclusion180 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.4%inclusion157 decks2.91K decks
1%synergy
Angelic Intervention
5.4%inclusion172 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion160 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion1.03K decks3.20K decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
31%inclusion988 decks3.20K decks
25%synergy
Unburial Rites
27%inclusion871 decks3.20K decks
25%synergy
Painful Truths
25%inclusion801 decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion769 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
22%inclusion700 decks3.20K decks
21%synergy
Demonic Counsel
19%inclusion502 decks2.58K decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion603 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
19%inclusion594 decks3.20K decks
-20%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion524 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
16%inclusion507 decks3.20K decks
14%synergy
Ambition's Cost
12%inclusion390 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion366 decks3.20K decks
-11%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion346 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion328 decks3.20K decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
9.1%inclusion290 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
9.0%inclusion289 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.7%inclusion277 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion275 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.2%inclusion262 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
7.7%inclusion245 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.7%inclusion214 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.5%inclusion208 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.4%inclusion180 decks2.83K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.3%inclusion202 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion196 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion799 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion549 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion326 decks3.02K decks
9%synergy
Horn of the Mark
10%inclusion305 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
8.4%inclusion267 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Boots of Speed
5.8%inclusion186 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion181 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Armillary Sphere
5.6%inclusion180 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.1%inclusion163 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
28%inclusion898 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion768 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
20%inclusion632 decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion579 decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion269 decks1.68K decks
-2%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
11%inclusion353 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
10%inclusion176 decks1.73K decks
-2%synergy
Firja's Retribution
10%inclusion314 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Dragon Tempest
9.2%inclusion294 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.2%inclusion293 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.0%inclusion177 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.8%inclusion187 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.7%inclusion182 decks3.20K decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion179 decks3.20K decks
-2%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.4%inclusion93 decks1.72K decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
5.2%inclusion167 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.0%inclusion118 decks2.34K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.4%inclusion173 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion1.25K decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion582 decks3.20K decks
-13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion457 decks3.20K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion423 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion365 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion302 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion290 decks3.20K decks
-7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.2%inclusion166 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion2.63K decks3.20K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion2.47K decks3.20K decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion1.85K decks3.20K decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion1.69K decks3.20K decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion1.67K decks3.20K decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion1.45K decks3.20K decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion1.11K decks3.20K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion1K decks3.20K decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion921 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion745 decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion725 decks3.20K decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion391 decks3.20K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion390 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion388 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Mardu Banner
12%inclusion378 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
12%inclusion202 decks1.72K decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion367 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion359 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Savai Crystal
6.7%inclusion214 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion180 decks3.20K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion3.18K decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion3.17K decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion3.16K decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion2.67K decks3.20K decks
-9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
63%inclusion2.01K decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion1.83K decks3.20K decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1.59K decks3.20K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion1.28K decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion1.27K decks3.20K decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion1.27K decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
37%inclusion1.18K decks3.20K decks
28%synergy
Scoured Barrens
37%inclusion1.18K decks3.20K decks
27%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
36%inclusion1.16K decks3.20K decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion1.09K decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion1.07K decks3.20K decks
20%synergy
Shattered Landscape
32%inclusion914 decks2.88K decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion1.01K decks3.20K decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion1K decks3.20K decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
30%inclusion956 decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion922 decks3.20K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Malice
28%inclusion900 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion885 decks3.20K decks
-23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion871 decks3.20K decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion862 decks3.20K decks
-24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion801 decks3.20K decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion502 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion495 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion430 decks3.20K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion420 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion418 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion402 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion380 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Akoum Refuge
12%inclusion380 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion377 decks3.20K decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion362 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion359 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion352 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion349 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion345 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion338 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion325 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.5%inclusion272 decks3.20K decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.2%inclusion252 decks3.08K decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.6%inclusion242 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion234 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
6.5%inclusion208 decks3.20K decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.5%inclusion199 decks3.08K decks
-5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.0%inclusion191 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
5.6%inclusion179 decks3.20K decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion173 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy