Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Midrange

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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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25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
82%inclusion126 decks154 decks
68%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
73%inclusion112 decks154 decks
64%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
71%inclusion110 decks154 decks
64%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
62%inclusion96 decks154 decks
57%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
70%inclusion108 decks154 decks
52%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
58%inclusion90 decks154 decks
52%synergy
Master of Cruelties
58%inclusion89 decks154 decks
50%synergy
Balefire Dragon
56%inclusion86 decks154 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion128 decks154 decks
49%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
48%inclusion74 decks154 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion117 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion100 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion86 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion81 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Drana and Linvala
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
41%synergy
Dragon Tempest
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
45%inclusion70 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion70 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion64 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion50 decks154 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion67 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion67 decks154 decks
34%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
39%synergy
Serra's Emissary
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion62 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Angel of Despair
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
27%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Angel of Serenity
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirster
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Sower of Discord
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Harvester of Souls
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Doom
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Armageddon
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Sneak Attack
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Windcrag Siege
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Fervor
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion49 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion149 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion142 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion92 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion88 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion86 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion62 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion57 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion151 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion135 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion134 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion133 decks154 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion119 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion114 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion112 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion92 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion92 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion89 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Savai Triome
54%inclusion83 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion83 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion78 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion77 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion68 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Nomad Outpost
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
-20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion50 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Landscape
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
-18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
-11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
3%synergy