Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - cEDH Flying

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vilis, Broker of Blood
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Master of Cruelties
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Lightning Greaves
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Serra's Emissary
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Balefire Dragon
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Smothering Tithe
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Drana and Linvala
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Giver of Runes
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Voice of Victory
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Firemane Commando
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Sower of Discord
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirster
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Despair
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Resolute Archangel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Burnt Offering
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fire Covenant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sacrifice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fork
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Dance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Crimson Wisps
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Brought Back
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Dismember
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Armageddon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Electroduplicate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Flicker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Meltdown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Horn of the Mark
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Sneak Attack
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Splinter Twin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Blood Moon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Firja's Retribution
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Flamekin Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tower of the Magistrate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Homeward Path
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Swamp
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Mountain
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Plains
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Badlands
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Plateau
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Scrubland
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Savai Triome
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Graven Cairns
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-28%synergy
Mount Doom
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Nomad Outpost
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-43%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-35%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-34%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy