Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Control

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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
Unbury
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Master of Cruelties
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Drana and Linvala
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Balefire Dragon
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Lord of the Void
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Sephara, Sky's Blade
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Serra's Emissary
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Despair
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Serenity
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirster
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Mage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Giantfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Ephemerate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Burnt Offering
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Blood Pact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Armageddon
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Vindicate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Soul Immolation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Barbed Bloodletter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Dragon Tempest
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Windcrag Siege
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Greed
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Search for Dagger
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Savai Triome
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Badlands
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy