Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive

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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?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion91 decks433 decks
16%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
1.1%inclusion3 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
0.9%inclusion4 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
0.7%inclusion3 decks433 decks
-1%synergy
Abundant Countryside
0.5%inclusion2 decks426 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
82%inclusion2.78K decks3.39K decks
74%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
76%inclusion2.58K decks3.39K decks
71%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion2.72K decks3.39K decks
65%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
72%inclusion2.44K decks3.39K decks
63%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
76%inclusion2.59K decks3.39K decks
63%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
69%inclusion2.34K decks3.39K decks
61%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
65%inclusion2.19K decks3.39K decks
61%synergy
Balefire Dragon
66%inclusion2.24K decks3.39K decks
61%synergy
Master of Cruelties
63%inclusion2.12K decks3.39K decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
73%inclusion2.46K decks3.39K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion2.77K decks3.39K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion2.72K decks3.39K decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion2.33K decks3.39K decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion2.25K decks3.39K decks
50%synergy
Grand Abolisher
61%inclusion2.06K decks3.39K decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion1.97K decks3.39K decks
11%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
57%inclusion1.93K decks3.39K decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion1.93K decks3.39K decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
53%inclusion1.79K decks3.39K decks
49%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
51%inclusion1.47K decks2.86K decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion2.92K decks3.39K decks
67%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
76%inclusion2.56K decks3.39K decks
61%synergy
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion2.30K decks3.39K decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion2.30K decks3.39K decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
65%inclusion2.19K decks3.39K decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion1.85K decks3.39K decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion1.82K decks3.39K decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion1.67K decks3.39K decks
41%synergy
Mox Diamond
47%inclusion1.58K decks3.39K decks
43%synergy
Imperial Seal
43%inclusion1.47K decks3.39K decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Void
51%inclusion1.72K decks3.39K decks
46%synergy
Mother of Runes
51%inclusion1.71K decks3.39K decks
43%synergy
Serra's Emissary
49%inclusion1.67K decks3.39K decks
45%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
48%inclusion1.61K decks3.39K decks
42%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
45%inclusion1.54K decks3.39K decks
39%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion1.52K decks3.39K decks
36%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
44%inclusion1.50K decks3.39K decks
39%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
44%inclusion1.49K decks3.39K decks
36%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
42%inclusion1.41K decks3.39K decks
36%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
39%inclusion1.34K decks3.39K decks
34%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
39%inclusion1.02K decks2.61K decks
35%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
36%inclusion1.24K decks3.39K decks
20%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion1.22K decks3.39K decks
28%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
36%inclusion1.22K decks3.39K decks
33%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
34%inclusion1.14K decks3.39K decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirster
33%inclusion1.10K decks3.39K decks
30%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
30%inclusion1.02K decks3.39K decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
29%inclusion994 decks3.39K decks
27%synergy
Angel of Despair
29%inclusion973 decks3.39K decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion898 decks3.39K decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
26%inclusion864 decks3.39K decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion792 decks3.39K decks
18%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
23%inclusion774 decks3.39K decks
21%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
22%inclusion749 decks3.39K decks
19%synergy
Angel of Serenity
22%inclusion736 decks3.39K decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion441 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion721 decks3.39K decks
18%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
21%inclusion714 decks3.39K decks
19%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
21%inclusion706 decks3.39K decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion681 decks3.39K decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion675 decks3.39K decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion659 decks3.39K decks
16%synergy
Doom Whisperer
19%inclusion654 decks3.39K decks
18%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
19%inclusion329 decks1.72K decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion595 decks3.39K decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion581 decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Sower of Discord
17%inclusion573 decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion541 decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion539 decks3.39K decks
13%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
15%inclusion319 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion397 decks2.61K decks
13%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
15%inclusion502 decks3.39K decks
12%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
15%inclusion501 decks3.39K decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion457 decks3.39K decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion444 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
13%inclusion443 decks3.39K decks
11%synergy
Children of Korlis
13%inclusion430 decks3.39K decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion422 decks3.39K decks
10%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
12%inclusion395 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
11%inclusion376 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion1.73K decks3.39K decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion1.66K decks3.39K decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
47%inclusion1.58K decks3.39K decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion1.36K decks3.39K decks
6%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion1.24K decks3.39K decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion1.14K decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion914 decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion895 decks3.39K decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion853 decks3.39K decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion848 decks3.39K decks
20%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion721 decks3.39K decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion582 decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Burnt Offering
16%inclusion555 decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion462 decks3.39K decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion452 decks3.39K decks
-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion441 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion425 decks3.39K decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion402 decks3.39K decks
10%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion384 decks3.39K decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion356 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion354 decks3.39K decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion297 decks2.99K decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion329 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion119 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion316 decks3.39K decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion294 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion293 decks3.39K decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion279 decks3.39K decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.3%inclusion249 decks3.39K decks
-4%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion228 decks3.39K decks
-8%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.6%inclusion224 decks3.39K decks
-10%synergy
Mortify
6.6%inclusion222 decks3.39K decks
-9%synergy
Final Showdown
6.4%inclusion211 decks3.29K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion179 decks3.18K decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
5.5%inclusion187 decks3.39K decks
1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.4%inclusion182 decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Shallow Grave
5.3%inclusion181 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion178 decks3.39K decks
2%synergy
Rain of Filth
5.1%inclusion174 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.1%inclusion173 decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
47%inclusion1.59K decks3.39K decks
43%synergy
Demonic Counsel
38%inclusion1.09K decks2.86K decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion1.24K decks3.39K decks
27%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1.11K decks3.39K decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion1.03K decks3.39K decks
15%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion1.01K decks3.39K decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion965 decks3.39K decks
20%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion840 decks3.39K decks
-15%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion834 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion665 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion568 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion516 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion510 decks3.39K decks
-8%synergy
Armageddon
14%inclusion487 decks3.39K decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion475 decks3.39K decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion437 decks3.39K decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion435 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion434 decks3.39K decks
0%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion368 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion360 decks3.39K decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion329 decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
9.0%inclusion306 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion272 decks3.39K decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.9%inclusion267 decks3.39K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion220 decks3.39K decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion202 decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
5.8%inclusion195 decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion176 decks3.39K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion675 decks3.39K decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion642 decks3.39K decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion595 decks3.39K decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion594 decks3.39K decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion480 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion476 decks3.39K decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion390 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.3%inclusion316 decks3.39K decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.9%inclusion292 decks3.29K decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.6%inclusion271 decks3.16K decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion235 decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.6%inclusion224 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
6.3%inclusion215 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
5.7%inclusion192 decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.3%inclusion180 decks3.39K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
47%inclusion1.59K decks3.39K decks
39%synergy
Dragon Tempest
41%inclusion1.38K decks3.39K decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion1.34K decks3.39K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion1.19K decks3.39K decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
24%inclusion816 decks3.39K decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion710 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion642 decks3.39K decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance
18%inclusion600 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion558 decks3.39K decks
12%synergy
Sneak Attack
16%inclusion540 decks3.39K decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion505 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Windcrag Siege
14%inclusion292 decks2.03K decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion474 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion455 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion358 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.4%inclusion285 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Static Prison
7.0%inclusion222 decks3.15K decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion229 decks3.39K decks
1%synergy
Moat
6.4%inclusion216 decks3.39K decks
6%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.2%inclusion279 decks3.39K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
44%inclusion1.39K decks3.15K decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion1.47K decks3.39K decks
30%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
29%inclusion989 decks3.39K decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion755 decks3.39K decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion687 decks3.39K decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion652 decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion567 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion538 decks3.39K decks
-15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion473 decks3.39K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion463 decks3.39K decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion456 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion414 decks3.39K decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion362 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion341 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion282 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion269 decks3.39K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion252 decks3.39K decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.9%inclusion201 decks3.39K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion199 decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion191 decks3.39K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion3.31K decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion3.16K decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion1.92K decks3.39K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion1.87K decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion1.72K decks3.39K decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion1.60K decks3.39K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
47%inclusion1.58K decks3.39K decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion1.25K decks3.39K decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion1.06K decks3.39K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion1.05K decks3.39K decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion999 decks3.39K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion989 decks3.39K decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion619 decks3.39K decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion609 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion489 decks3.39K decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion483 decks3.39K decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion432 decks3.39K decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.0%inclusion117 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.3%inclusion281 decks3.39K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion173 decks3.39K decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion3.29K decks3.39K decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion3.18K decks3.39K decks
47%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion3.16K decks3.39K decks
50%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion3.14K decks3.39K decks
48%synergy
Scrubland
93%inclusion3.14K decks3.39K decks
80%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion3.13K decks3.39K decks
80%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion3.12K decks3.39K decks
80%synergy
Arid Mesa
90%inclusion3.06K decks3.39K decks
59%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion3.04K decks3.39K decks
57%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion3.03K decks3.39K decks
58%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion2.62K decks3.39K decks
-18%synergy
Plains
77%inclusion2.61K decks3.39K decks
-18%synergy
Mountain
74%inclusion2.49K decks3.39K decks
-20%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion2.13K decks3.39K decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion2.11K decks3.39K decks
53%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion2.11K decks3.39K decks
52%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion2.07K decks3.39K decks
28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
60%inclusion2.02K decks3.39K decks
50%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion2.01K decks3.39K decks
27%synergy
Savai Triome
58%inclusion1.96K decks3.39K decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion1.49K decks3.39K decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion1.49K decks3.39K decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion1.45K decks3.39K decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion1.41K decks3.39K decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion1.40K decks3.39K decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion1.36K decks3.39K decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion1.34K decks3.39K decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion1.18K decks3.39K decks
31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion1.10K decks3.39K decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion922 decks3.39K decks
-25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion899 decks3.39K decks
-25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion891 decks3.39K decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
24%inclusion818 decks3.39K decks
-26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion795 decks3.39K decks
-16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion789 decks3.39K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion613 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Nomad Outpost
17%inclusion591 decks3.39K decks
-41%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion565 decks3.39K decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion541 decks3.39K decks
-5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion517 decks3.39K decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion481 decks3.39K decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion472 decks3.39K decks
-6%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion452 decks3.39K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion443 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion439 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion416 decks3.39K decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion402 decks3.39K decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion356 decks3.39K decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion351 decks3.39K decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion293 decks2.84K decks
-2%synergy