Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive 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?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
96%synergy
Tainted Pact
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
94%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
93%synergy
Saw in Half
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
93%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Animate Dead
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Grim Tutor
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Grand Abolisher
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
91%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Silence
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
91%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
91%synergy
Entomb
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Necromancy
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
89%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
96%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
96%synergy
Gamble
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
94%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
95%synergy
Underworld Breach
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Voice of Victory
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Doom Whisperer
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Children of Korlis
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Tataru Taru
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
64%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Opposition Agent
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Final Fortune
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
90%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Cabal Ritual
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Culling the Weak
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Burnt Offering
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Sacrifice
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Shallow Grave
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Ad Nauseam
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Invoke Calamity
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Rain of Filth
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Orim's Chant
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Pyroblast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Angel's Grace
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Soul Partition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tithe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Counsel
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Rite of Flame
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Faithless Looting
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Diabolic Intent
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vexing Bauble
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Defense Grid
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Static Prison
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
81%synergy
City of Traitors
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Emergence Zone
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flamekin Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
94%synergy
Grim Monolith
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
91%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
87%synergy
Mox Opal
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Fellwar Stone
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
96%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
89%synergy
Mana Confluence
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
87%synergy
City of Brass
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Arid Mesa
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Cavern of Souls
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Wooded Foothills
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Starting Town
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-75%synergy
Plains
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-79%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Luxury Suite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Mountain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-86%synergy