Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rune-Scarred Demon
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Angel of Despair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Demon of Loathing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Steel Hellkite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Karmic Guide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Dragon Mage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Angel of Serenity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Maw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shefet Archfiend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sigarda's Vanguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sigardian Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vile Mutilator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Selfless Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Frenzied Devils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arbiter of Woe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aegis Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Harvester of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Angel of Vitality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sin Prodder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dazzling Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Firemane Avenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Crackling Doom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Radiant Strike
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Gifts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gods Willing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Divine Resilience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Invoke the Divine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-29%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Offer Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Remedy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Read the Bones
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Ambition's Cost
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Painful Truths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Counsel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Craving
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Earthquake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Entreat the Angels
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Unburial Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Celestial Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Boots of Speed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Key to the City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tome of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Earnest Fellowship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Warstorm Surge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Divine Visitation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Windcrag Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Legion's Initiative
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Intangible Virtue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Firja's Retribution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Pit of Offerings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
The Fair Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hidden Volcano
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mistveil Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Guildless Commons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
White Auracite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Prophetic Prism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Savai Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Terramorphic Expanse
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nomad Outpost
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Temple of Triumph
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Temple of Malice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Scoured Barrens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shattered Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy