Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive

Background image for The Art of Playing It Cool in Commander
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?
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
4.8%inclusion38 decks793 decks
0%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0.8%inclusion2 decks263 decks
0%synergy
Sozin's Comet
0.6%inclusion2 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
0.4%inclusion1 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
0.3%inclusion1 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
82%inclusion2.61K decks3.20K decks
73%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
76%inclusion2.42K decks3.20K decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion2.54K decks3.20K decks
64%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
70%inclusion2.25K decks3.20K decks
62%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
75%inclusion2.41K decks3.20K decks
62%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
69%inclusion2.21K decks3.20K decks
61%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
64%inclusion2.05K decks3.20K decks
60%synergy
Balefire Dragon
66%inclusion2.10K decks3.20K decks
60%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
72%inclusion2.31K decks3.20K decks
55%synergy
Master of Cruelties
62%inclusion1.98K decks3.20K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion2.61K decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion2.56K decks3.20K decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion2.16K decks3.20K decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion2.10K decks3.20K decks
50%synergy
Grand Abolisher
60%inclusion1.92K decks3.20K decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion1.84K decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
57%inclusion1.82K decks3.20K decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion1.79K decks3.20K decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
52%inclusion1.66K decks3.20K decks
48%synergy
Lord of the Void
51%inclusion1.64K decks3.20K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion2.75K decks3.20K decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
76%inclusion2.44K decks3.20K decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion2.17K decks3.20K decks
59%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2.15K decks3.20K decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
65%inclusion2.08K decks3.20K decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion1.74K decks3.20K decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
53%inclusion1.70K decks3.20K decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion1.55K decks3.20K decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
45%inclusion1.43K decks3.20K decks
41%synergy
Imperial Seal
44%inclusion1.40K decks3.20K decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
50%inclusion1.25K decks2.49K decks
46%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion1.60K decks3.20K decks
42%synergy
Serra's Emissary
49%inclusion1.57K decks3.20K decks
44%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
48%inclusion1.54K decks3.20K decks
42%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
46%inclusion1.47K decks3.20K decks
39%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion1.44K decks3.20K decks
36%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
44%inclusion1.42K decks3.20K decks
36%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
44%inclusion1.40K decks3.20K decks
38%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
41%inclusion1.30K decks3.20K decks
36%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
39%inclusion1.25K decks3.20K decks
33%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
38%inclusion841 decks2.23K decks
34%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
36%inclusion1.16K decks3.20K decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
36%inclusion1.14K decks3.20K decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion1.13K decks3.20K decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirster
33%inclusion1.06K decks3.20K decks
30%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
32%inclusion1.04K decks3.20K decks
27%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
31%inclusion995 decks3.20K decks
26%synergy
Angel of Despair
28%inclusion911 decks3.20K decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion906 decks3.20K decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion848 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
24%inclusion780 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion768 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
23%inclusion740 decks3.20K decks
21%synergy
Angel of Serenity
23%inclusion730 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
23%inclusion729 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion717 decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
22%inclusion703 decks3.20K decks
20%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
22%inclusion702 decks3.20K decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion347 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion642 decks3.20K decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion634 decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
20%inclusion257 decks1.31K decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
19%inclusion618 decks3.20K decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion615 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion589 decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion563 decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Sower of Discord
17%inclusion531 decks3.20K decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion530 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
17%inclusion528 decks3.20K decks
14%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
15%inclusion257 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
15%inclusion487 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
15%inclusion486 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion337 decks2.23K decks
13%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
14%inclusion435 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
14%inclusion434 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion430 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Children of Korlis
13%inclusion414 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion406 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion391 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
12%inclusion383 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion1.59K decks3.20K decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion1.51K decks3.20K decks
37%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion1.44K decks3.20K decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion1.30K decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Silence
36%inclusion1.16K decks3.20K decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1.05K decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion862 decks3.20K decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion840 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion826 decks3.20K decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion805 decks3.20K decks
21%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion683 decks3.20K decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion544 decks3.20K decks
14%synergy
Burnt Offering
16%inclusion523 decks3.20K decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion453 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion423 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion415 decks3.20K decks
-4%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion405 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion392 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion366 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion344 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion343 decks3.20K decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion331 decks3.20K decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion269 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion312 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.0%inclusion288 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion265 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.2%inclusion262 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion236 decks3.20K decks
-5%synergy
Final Showdown
7.4%inclusion218 decks2.96K decks
5%synergy
Despark
6.8%inclusion216 decks3.20K decks
-8%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.8%inclusion216 decks3.20K decks
-11%synergy
Mortify
6.6%inclusion211 decks3.20K decks
-9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.2%inclusion199 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
6.0%inclusion193 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.6%inclusion178 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.5%inclusion156 decks2.84K decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.0%inclusion161 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Shallow Grave
5.0%inclusion161 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
48%inclusion1.53K decks3.20K decks
44%synergy
Demonic Counsel
37%inclusion930 decks2.49K decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion1.16K decks3.20K decks
26%synergy
Grim Tutor
32%inclusion1.04K decks3.20K decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion972 decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion971 decks3.20K decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion929 decks3.20K decks
21%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion800 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion791 decks3.20K decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion649 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion549 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion503 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion480 decks3.20K decks
-8%synergy
Armageddon
15%inclusion467 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion453 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion438 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion421 decks3.20K decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion402 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion365 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion363 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion336 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
9.1%inclusion291 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
8.4%inclusion268 decks3.20K decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.4%inclusion267 decks3.20K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion227 decks3.20K decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion213 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
6.6%inclusion212 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.0%inclusion161 decks3.20K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion649 decks3.20K decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion606 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion579 decks3.20K decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion574 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion473 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion459 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion356 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.4%inclusion300 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.2%inclusion273 decks2.96K decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.2%inclusion229 decks2.81K decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.9%inclusion222 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.6%inclusion210 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Defense Grid
6.4%inclusion205 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
6.1%inclusion196 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.1%inclusion164 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
47%inclusion1.50K decks3.20K decks
39%synergy
Dragon Tempest
40%inclusion1.28K decks3.20K decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion1.27K decks3.20K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion1.14K decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
24%inclusion765 decks3.20K decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion661 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion622 decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance
16%inclusion527 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion497 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion497 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Sneak Attack
15%inclusion495 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion445 decks3.11K decks
9%synergy
Windcrag Siege
14%inclusion227 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion430 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion347 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion265 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Static Prison
7.1%inclusion198 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion209 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
Moat
6.3%inclusion203 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
All-Out Assault
6.0%inclusion100 decks1.66K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.0%inclusion257 decks3.20K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion1.43K decks3.20K decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
43%inclusion1.20K decks2.80K decks
36%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
30%inclusion947 decks3.20K decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion703 decks3.20K decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion660 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion628 decks3.20K decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion555 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion510 decks3.20K decks
-15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion443 decks3.20K decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion440 decks3.20K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion430 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion396 decks3.20K decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion345 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion339 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion278 decks3.20K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion269 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
8.1%inclusion260 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion193 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.9%inclusion190 decks3.20K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion187 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.2%inclusion167 decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion3.12K decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion2.97K decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion1.82K decks3.20K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion1.78K decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion1.60K decks3.20K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion1.50K decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion1.46K decks3.20K decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion1.16K decks3.20K decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion1.03K decks3.20K decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion1.01K decks3.20K decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion970 decks3.20K decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion932 decks3.20K decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion607 decks3.20K decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion559 decks3.20K decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion537 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion466 decks3.20K decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion444 decks3.20K decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion369 decks3.20K decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.8%inclusion75 decks848 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion175 decks3.20K decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion3.10K decks3.20K decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion3K decks3.20K decks
47%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion2.98K decks3.20K decks
50%synergy
Scrubland
93%inclusion2.98K decks3.20K decks
81%synergy
Badlands
93%inclusion2.98K decks3.20K decks
81%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion2.98K decks3.20K decks
81%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion2.95K decks3.20K decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion2.90K decks3.20K decks
59%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion2.89K decks3.20K decks
58%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion2.87K decks3.20K decks
58%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion2.46K decks3.20K decks
-18%synergy
Plains
76%inclusion2.44K decks3.20K decks
-19%synergy
Mountain
73%inclusion2.32K decks3.20K decks
-21%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion1.99K decks3.20K decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
61%inclusion1.96K decks3.20K decks
52%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion1.94K decks3.20K decks
50%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion1.93K decks3.20K decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion1.90K decks3.20K decks
49%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion1.86K decks3.20K decks
26%synergy
Savai Triome
58%inclusion1.85K decks3.20K decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion1.42K decks3.20K decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion1.40K decks3.20K decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion1.37K decks3.20K decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion1.34K decks3.20K decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion1.34K decks3.20K decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion1.28K decks3.20K decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion1.27K decks3.20K decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion1.10K decks3.20K decks
30%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion1.03K decks3.20K decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion896 decks3.20K decks
-23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion860 decks3.20K decks
-24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion835 decks3.20K decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion786 decks3.20K decks
-24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion744 decks3.20K decks
-16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion714 decks3.20K decks
-4%synergy
Nomad Outpost
18%inclusion569 decks3.20K decks
-41%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion549 decks3.12K decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion555 decks3.20K decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion526 decks3.20K decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion511 decks3.20K decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion456 decks3.20K decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion453 decks3.20K decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion442 decks3.20K decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion437 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion414 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion414 decks3.20K decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion361 decks3.20K decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion352 decks3.12K decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion346 decks3.20K decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion250 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy