Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Flying

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Redirect Lightning
1.8%inclusion5 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Sozin's Comet
1.4%inclusion2 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Price of Freedom
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
0.8%inclusion1 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
87%inclusion3.12K decks3.56K decks
74%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
80%inclusion2.83K decks3.56K decks
72%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
75%inclusion2.67K decks3.56K decks
68%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
72%inclusion2.56K decks3.56K decks
64%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
72%inclusion2.57K decks3.56K decks
64%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
80%inclusion2.83K decks3.56K decks
62%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
66%inclusion2.34K decks3.56K decks
60%synergy
Balefire Dragon
63%inclusion2.26K decks3.56K decks
58%synergy
Lord of the Void
62%inclusion2.19K decks3.56K decks
57%synergy
Master of Cruelties
64%inclusion2.27K decks3.56K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion2.76K decks3.56K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion2.57K decks3.56K decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2.37K decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
60%inclusion2.13K decks3.56K decks
55%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
58%inclusion2.08K decks3.56K decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion2.07K decks3.56K decks
11%synergy
Angel of Despair
57%inclusion2.04K decks3.56K decks
52%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
54%inclusion1.94K decks3.56K decks
38%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
53%inclusion1.89K decks3.56K decks
48%synergy
Drana and Linvala
52%inclusion1.86K decks3.56K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion1.41K decks3.56K decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion1.38K decks3.56K decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion1.37K decks3.56K decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion933 decks3.56K decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion461 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion376 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion335 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.5%inclusion268 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
6.6%inclusion235 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
52%inclusion1.86K decks3.56K decks
47%synergy
Serra's Emissary
52%inclusion1.86K decks3.56K decks
48%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
51%inclusion1.81K decks3.56K decks
45%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
50%inclusion1.78K decks3.56K decks
45%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
48%inclusion1.70K decks3.56K decks
44%synergy
Angel of Serenity
48%inclusion1.70K decks3.56K decks
44%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
41%inclusion1.47K decks3.56K decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
41%inclusion1.47K decks3.56K decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion1.46K decks3.56K decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirster
40%inclusion1.44K decks3.56K decks
37%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
39%inclusion750 decks1.91K decks
35%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
39%inclusion1.38K decks3.56K decks
34%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
38%inclusion1.35K decks3.56K decks
35%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
38%inclusion1.34K decks3.56K decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion1.34K decks3.56K decks
29%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion1.34K decks3.56K decks
34%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
37%inclusion1.31K decks3.56K decks
34%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
36%inclusion512 decks1.43K decks
32%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
35%inclusion1.24K decks3.55K decks
27%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
34%inclusion1.21K decks3.56K decks
31%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
31%inclusion1.10K decks3.56K decks
29%synergy
Sower of Discord
31%inclusion1.09K decks3.56K decks
28%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
30%inclusion1.08K decks3.56K decks
28%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
28%inclusion1.01K decks3.56K decks
25%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
28%inclusion1K decks3.56K decks
25%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
28%inclusion1K decks3.56K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
28%inclusion989 decks3.56K decks
22%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
26%inclusion367 decks1.43K decks
24%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
25%inclusion900 decks3.56K decks
22%synergy
Aegis Angel
25%inclusion894 decks3.56K decks
23%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
25%inclusion883 decks3.56K decks
23%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
24%inclusion653 decks2.68K decks
23%synergy
Harvester of Souls
24%inclusion865 decks3.56K decks
21%synergy
Platinum Angel
23%inclusion824 decks3.56K decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
23%inclusion114 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion782 decks3.56K decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
21%inclusion764 decks3.56K decks
19%synergy
Firemane Commando
21%inclusion755 decks3.56K decks
18%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
20%inclusion723 decks3.56K decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
20%inclusion721 decks3.56K decks
17%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
20%inclusion705 decks3.56K decks
18%synergy
Vile Mutilator
20%inclusion363 decks1.85K decks
18%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
20%inclusion697 decks3.56K decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
19%inclusion665 decks3.56K decks
16%synergy
Demon of Loathing
19%inclusion660 decks3.56K decks
17%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
18%inclusion659 decks3.56K decks
17%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
18%inclusion648 decks3.56K decks
16%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
18%inclusion630 decks3.56K decks
16%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion609 decks3.56K decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion608 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
47%inclusion1.68K decks3.56K decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion1.40K decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion1.15K decks3.56K decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion1.06K decks3.56K decks
15%synergy
Mortify
29%inclusion1.04K decks3.56K decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion1.02K decks3.56K decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion950 decks3.56K decks
13%synergy
Crackling Doom
25%inclusion906 decks3.56K decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion651 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion592 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion542 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion508 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion306 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion471 decks3.56K decks
-7%synergy
Utter End
8.3%inclusion295 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.2%inclusion292 decks3.56K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
7.7%inclusion274 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion198 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Fracture
7.2%inclusion257 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.4%inclusion25 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion227 decks3.56K decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion221 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.8%inclusion81 decks1.39K decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
5.6%inclusion199 decks3.56K decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.5%inclusion196 decks3.56K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
44%inclusion1.57K decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
30%inclusion575 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion1.01K decks3.56K decks
12%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion965 decks3.56K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
26%inclusion938 decks3.56K decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion938 decks3.56K decks
16%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion836 decks3.56K decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion625 decks3.56K decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion612 decks3.56K decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion602 decks3.56K decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion569 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion478 decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion453 decks3.56K decks
-3%synergy
Earthquake
12%inclusion439 decks3.56K decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion425 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion345 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
9.3%inclusion331 decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion321 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.6%inclusion215 decks2.50K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.8%inclusion278 decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
7.5%inclusion268 decks3.56K decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion212 decks3K decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.6%inclusion235 decks3.56K decks
-4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.3%inclusion225 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.3%inclusion225 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion224 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.2%inclusion184 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
35%inclusion1.25K decks3.56K decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion762 decks3.56K decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion705 decks3.56K decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
18%inclusion646 decks3.56K decks
15%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
15%inclusion533 decks3.56K decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion447 decks3.01K decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion247 decks2.52K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion260 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion251 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.7%inclusion240 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
6.5%inclusion231 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.8%inclusion208 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.8%inclusion208 decks3.56K decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion189 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion1.58K decks3.56K decks
25%synergy
Dragon Tempest
43%inclusion1.53K decks3.56K decks
39%synergy
Rising of the Day
29%inclusion1.04K decks3.56K decks
20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
21%inclusion103 decks488 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion483 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion482 decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion475 decks3.56K decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion472 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion242 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion457 decks3.56K decks
10%synergy
Warstorm Surge
12%inclusion423 decks3.56K decks
9%synergy
All-Out Assault
11%inclusion55 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion390 decks3.56K decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion349 decks3.56K decks
8%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
9.1%inclusion325 decks3.56K decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.0%inclusion321 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.1%inclusion290 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.0%inclusion250 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Fervor
6.0%inclusion212 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.2%inclusion185 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Firja's Retribution
5.1%inclusion182 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
11%inclusion377 decks3.56K decks
6%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.7%inclusion202 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion1.53K decks3.56K decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion947 decks3.56K decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion662 decks2.67K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion829 decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion725 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion564 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion517 decks3.56K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion465 decks3.56K decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion403 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion395 decks3.56K decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion352 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.2%inclusion329 decks3.56K decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.2%inclusion329 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion319 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion222 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion3.32K decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion3.08K decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion1.90K decks3.56K decks
19%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion1.82K decks3.56K decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion1.78K decks3.56K decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion1.48K decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion1.39K decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
35%inclusion1.26K decks3.56K decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion1.18K decks3.56K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion990 decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion806 decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion315 decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion276 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.8%inclusion208 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion199 decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.4%inclusion192 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion3.43K decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion3.41K decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion3.38K decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion3.26K decks3.56K decks
-1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
58%inclusion2.08K decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion1.90K decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion1.82K decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion1.82K decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion1.82K decks3.56K decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion1.77K decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion1.77K decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion1.73K decks3.56K decks
-3%synergy
Savai Triome
48%inclusion1.72K decks3.56K decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion1.50K decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion1.45K decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion1.40K decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion1.40K decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion1.36K decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion1.36K decks3.56K decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion1.34K decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion1.31K decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion1.05K decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion851 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion844 decks3.56K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion838 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion828 decks3.56K decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion827 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion825 decks3.56K decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion781 decks3.56K decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
21%inclusion570 decks2.67K decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion758 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion757 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion711 decks3.56K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion634 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion595 decks3.56K decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion592 decks3.56K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion583 decks3.56K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion560 decks3.56K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion557 decks3.56K decks
-22%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion509 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion485 decks3.56K decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion485 decks3.56K decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion250 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion465 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion454 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion445 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion442 decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion441 decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion430 decks3.56K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion407 decks3.56K decks
2%synergy