Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget 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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Sozin's Comet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon Moose
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aegis Angel
53%inclusion126 decks238 decks
51%synergy
Angel of Despair
55%inclusion130 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
44%inclusion105 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Demon of Loathing
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
42%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
46%inclusion109 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Steel Hellkite
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Angel of Serenity
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Dragon Mage
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Mortify
53%inclusion125 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion125 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Read the Bones
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
39%inclusion93 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
37%inclusion89 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Crackling Doom
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion81 decks238 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Piru, the Volatile
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Serra's Guardian
30%inclusion72 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Harvester of Souls
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Karmic Guide
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
28%inclusion67 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Vile Mutilator
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Arbiter of Woe
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Goremand
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Finality
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Oros, the Avenger
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Master of Cruelties
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Sorrows
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Subjugator Angel
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Angel
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Serra Angel
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Angel
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Resolute Archangel
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Crabomination
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Black Dragon
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Victory's Herald
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Valkyrie
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Dragon
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Mordant Dragon
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Malfegor
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Ryusei, the Falling Star
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
-33%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Utter End
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Return to Dust
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Gods Willing
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Magmaquake
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Thunder
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Master Warcraft
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Bathe in Light
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Divine Resilience
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Wrecking Ball
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Congregate
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Breathe Your Last
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Intervention
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-24%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Siege Smash
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing Beam
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Comet Storm
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Blast
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fight On!
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-29%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Unburial Rites
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Painful Truths
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Mind
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Ambition's Cost
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-29%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Death by Dragons
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Armillary Sphere
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
25%inclusion60 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Warstorm Surge
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Windcrag Siege
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Reunion
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Firja's Retribution
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Soul Snare
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Duty
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Initiative
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Malice
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Righteous Cause
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Stranglehold
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
-17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Molten Slagheap
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Zoetic Cavern
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion189 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion165 decks238 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion137 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion126 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion124 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion83 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Marble Diamond
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Mardu Banner
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
-22%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Savai Crystal
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion238 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion238 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion238 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion184 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Nomad Outpost
60%inclusion142 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion136 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion115 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Landscape
37%inclusion80 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Scoured Barrens
36%inclusion85 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion83 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
34%inclusion81 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion73 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
30%inclusion72 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion67 decks238 decks
-21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
-30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
-31%synergy
Akoum Refuge
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Vivid Meadow
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Rupture Spire
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy