Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget cEDH

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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
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Angel of Despair
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Balefire Dragon
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Master of Cruelties
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Drana and Linvala
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Angelic Arbiter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Sower of Discord
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Lord of the Void
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Serra's Emissary
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirster
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Serenity
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Demon of Loathing
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Firemane Commando
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Subjugator Angel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Doom Whisperer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Steel Hellkite
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Valkyrie
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Resolute Archangel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Mortify
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Crackling Doom
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interference
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Sacrifice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Burnt Offering
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Despark
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shred Memory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Earthquake
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Response // Resurgence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Ambition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Crux of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Plunge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Duress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Bargain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Horn of the Mark
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Portable Hole
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Haystack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Tempest
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Accord
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Vein
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy