Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Core

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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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Sun-Blessed Peak
1.4%inclusion2 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.9%inclusion4 decks428 decks
-3%synergy
Team Avatar
0.8%inclusion1 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
0.7%inclusion1 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
0.6%inclusion1 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
70%inclusion1.68K decks2.39K decks
56%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
60%inclusion1.43K decks2.39K decks
53%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
56%inclusion1.34K decks2.39K decks
48%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
54%inclusion1.30K decks2.39K decks
47%synergy
Angel of Despair
51%inclusion1.21K decks2.39K decks
46%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
58%inclusion1.39K decks2.39K decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion1.69K decks2.39K decks
40%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
44%inclusion1.04K decks2.39K decks
38%synergy
Angel of Serenity
41%inclusion990 decks2.39K decks
37%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
41%inclusion990 decks2.39K decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion1.51K decks2.39K decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion1.40K decks2.39K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.23K decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Master of Cruelties
44%inclusion1.04K decks2.39K decks
36%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.39K decks
27%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
41%inclusion972 decks2.39K decks
32%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion879 decks2.39K decks
24%synergy
Mortify
36%inclusion869 decks2.39K decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion865 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
36%inclusion860 decks2.39K decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
7.8%inclusion187 decks2.39K decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Drana and Linvala
35%inclusion829 decks2.39K decks
25%synergy
Aegis Angel
35%inclusion827 decks2.39K decks
32%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
32%inclusion762 decks2.39K decks
28%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
32%inclusion756 decks2.39K decks
29%synergy
Harvester of Souls
30%inclusion725 decks2.39K decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
30%inclusion709 decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
29%inclusion704 decks2.39K decks
24%synergy
Lord of the Void
29%inclusion697 decks2.39K decks
24%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion692 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
29%inclusion687 decks2.39K decks
26%synergy
Balefire Dragon
28%inclusion680 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Serra's Emissary
28%inclusion667 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
28%inclusion664 decks2.39K decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
27%inclusion650 decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
27%inclusion641 decks2.39K decks
24%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
26%inclusion612 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion607 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Steel Hellkite
25%inclusion595 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
25%inclusion589 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
24%inclusion570 decks2.39K decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
23%inclusion554 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
23%inclusion480 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
23%inclusion539 decks2.39K decks
21%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
22%inclusion524 decks2.39K decks
19%synergy
Demon of Loathing
22%inclusion517 decks2.39K decks
20%synergy
Karmic Guide
22%inclusion514 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
20%inclusion487 decks2.39K decks
19%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion472 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Vile Mutilator
19%inclusion351 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
19%inclusion450 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Sower of Discord
19%inclusion450 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
19%inclusion449 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
19%inclusion342 decks1.82K decks
15%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
19%inclusion446 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
19%inclusion182 decks975 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Mage
18%inclusion436 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
18%inclusion434 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
18%inclusion286 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
18%inclusion423 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
17%inclusion417 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion412 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
17%inclusion406 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Firemane Commando
16%inclusion389 decks2.39K decks
13%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
16%inclusion385 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
16%inclusion380 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirster
16%inclusion374 decks2.39K decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
16%inclusion371 decks2.39K decks
10%synergy
Resolute Archangel
15%inclusion370 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Serra's Guardian
15%inclusion369 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
15%inclusion366 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Crackling Doom
31%inclusion745 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion590 decks2.39K decks
-9%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion523 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion424 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion417 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion349 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion335 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion322 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion304 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion260 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion249 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion244 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion244 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion183 decks1.97K decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion218 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
9.0%inclusion216 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Divine Resilience
8.0%inclusion126 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion190 decks2.39K decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.9%inclusion188 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.7%inclusion185 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion162 decks2.14K decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
7.3%inclusion174 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion161 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion158 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.14K decks
2%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion140 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion139 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.8%inclusion138 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion138 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion131 decks2.38K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.4%inclusion129 decks2.39K decks
-10%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion125 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.0%inclusion120 decks2.39K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
33%inclusion778 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
32%inclusion763 decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion621 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion555 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion541 decks2.39K decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion481 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion474 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
19%inclusion352 decks1.82K decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion457 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
19%inclusion445 decks2.39K decks
10%synergy
Unburial Rites
16%inclusion381 decks2.39K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion365 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion360 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion351 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion339 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion302 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion298 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion232 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.4%inclusion201 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.3%inclusion198 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.7%inclusion183 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.6%inclusion182 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
7.5%inclusion178 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion165 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion160 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.6%inclusion135 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion154 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.2%inclusion149 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion130 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion669 decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion316 decks2.23K decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion328 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion319 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
12%inclusion287 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion227 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.4%inclusion200 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Horn of the Mark
7.5%inclusion180 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion133 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.0%inclusion120 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion848 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Rising of the Day
26%inclusion617 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Dragon Tempest
22%inclusion521 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion151 decks947 decks
-2%synergy
Warstorm Surge
14%inclusion331 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion329 decks2.39K decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
12%inclusion284 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
12%inclusion284 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
All-Out Assault
11%inclusion104 decks975 decks
-2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion181 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion225 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.1%inclusion217 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Firja's Retribution
9.1%inclusion217 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
9.0%inclusion214 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.2%inclusion197 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion165 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.6%inclusion157 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion151 decks2.39K decks
-10%synergy
True Conviction
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.5%inclusion132 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Fervor
5.2%inclusion125 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.8%inclusion210 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.4%inclusion128 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion904 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion574 decks2.39K decks
-7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion463 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion390 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion274 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion308 decks2.39K decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion295 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion254 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.5%inclusion178 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion164 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion133 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.4%inclusion130 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion2.15K decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion1.97K decks2.39K decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion1.34K decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion1.26K decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion1.25K decks2.39K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion899 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion888 decks2.39K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion822 decks2.39K decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion779 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion721 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion550 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion423 decks2.39K decks
9%synergy
Mardu Banner
9.0%inclusion215 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.5%inclusion203 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion180 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.2%inclusion149 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion146 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.8%inclusion139 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Savai Crystal
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.35K decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion2.34K decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion2.32K decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion2.12K decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
61%inclusion1.47K decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1.19K decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion1.03K decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion1.03K decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion1.01K decks2.39K decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion983 decks2.39K decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion931 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion870 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion763 decks2.39K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion745 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion728 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion716 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion698 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
28%inclusion585 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion650 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion644 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion600 decks2.39K decks
-21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion579 decks2.39K decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion560 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
23%inclusion553 decks2.39K decks
-16%synergy
Blood Crypt
23%inclusion549 decks2.39K decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion541 decks2.39K decks
-15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion530 decks2.39K decks
13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion514 decks2.39K decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion514 decks2.39K decks
-5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
21%inclusion501 decks2.39K decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion409 decks2.39K decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion399 decks2.39K decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion375 decks2.39K decks
-16%synergy
Luxury Suite
15%inclusion365 decks2.39K decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion355 decks2.39K decks
-17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion351 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion349 decks2.39K decks
-17%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion342 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion330 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion324 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion324 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion314 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion310 decks2.39K decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion298 decks2.39K decks
-11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion294 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
12%inclusion292 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
12%inclusion282 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.0%inclusion164 decks1.81K decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.8%inclusion210 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Peak
8.5%inclusion204 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy