Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Core Angels

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Team Avatar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Angel of Despair
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Angel of Serenity
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Master of Cruelties
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Balefire Dragon
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Bloodgift Demon
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Karmic Guide
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Lord of the Void
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Steel Hellkite
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Aegis Angel
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Harvester of Souls
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Drana and Linvala
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Firemane Commando
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Demon of Loathing
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Serra's Emissary
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Mage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vile Mutilator
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Resolute Archangel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Oros, the Avenger
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Guardian
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sower of Discord
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Mortify
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Crackling Doom
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Ephemerate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shock
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Shelter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Merciless Eviction
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ambition's Cost
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Unburial Rites
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Terminus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Entreat the Angels
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Restart Sequence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dreadbore
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Disentomb
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Boots of Speed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Dragon Tempest
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
All-Out Assault
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Reunion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Warstorm Surge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Renewal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Firja's Retribution
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Grasping Shadows
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Flamekin Village
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Boros Signet
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mardu Banner
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Savai Crystal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy