Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized

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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
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MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
3.2%inclusion26 decks823 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
0.6%inclusion2 decks337 decks
-6%synergy
Sozin's Comet
0.5%inclusion2 decks407 decks
-5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0.3%inclusion1 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
0.3%inclusion1 decks366 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
85%inclusion1.53K decks1.80K decks
77%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
86%inclusion1.55K decks1.80K decks
72%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
77%inclusion1.39K decks1.80K decks
70%synergy
Master of Cruelties
72%inclusion1.30K decks1.80K decks
65%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
82%inclusion1.48K decks1.80K decks
64%synergy
Balefire Dragon
67%inclusion1.21K decks1.80K decks
62%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
64%inclusion1.15K decks1.80K decks
58%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
58%inclusion1.04K decks1.80K decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion1.52K decks1.80K decks
50%synergy
Lord of the Void
55%inclusion984 decks1.80K decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion1.34K decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion1.26K decks1.80K decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion1.07K decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
56%inclusion1K decks1.80K decks
48%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
55%inclusion990 decks1.80K decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion946 decks1.80K decks
37%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
52%inclusion928 decks1.80K decks
46%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
51%inclusion913 decks1.80K decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
48%inclusion866 decks1.80K decks
40%synergy
Serra's Emissary
47%inclusion850 decks1.80K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion1.20K decks1.80K decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion1.06K decks1.80K decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion1.03K decks1.80K decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion886 decks1.80K decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion596 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion517 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion511 decks1.80K decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion413 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion386 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion320 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
47%inclusion843 decks1.79K decks
43%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
47%inclusion840 decks1.80K decks
43%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
46%inclusion823 decks1.80K decks
42%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion822 decks1.80K decks
40%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
45%inclusion813 decks1.80K decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion807 decks1.80K decks
35%synergy
Drana and Linvala
43%inclusion772 decks1.80K decks
34%synergy
Angel of Despair
43%inclusion765 decks1.80K decks
37%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
42%inclusion763 decks1.80K decks
26%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
41%inclusion744 decks1.80K decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion708 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
35%inclusion630 decks1.78K decks
31%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
35%inclusion627 decks1.80K decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
33%inclusion588 decks1.80K decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion575 decks1.80K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirster
32%inclusion568 decks1.80K decks
28%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
31%inclusion559 decks1.80K decks
26%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
29%inclusion515 decks1.80K decks
25%synergy
Angel of Serenity
27%inclusion487 decks1.80K decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion474 decks1.80K decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion436 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
24%inclusion435 decks1.80K decks
22%synergy
Sower of Discord
24%inclusion434 decks1.80K decks
22%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
23%inclusion414 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion412 decks1.80K decks
20%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
22%inclusion404 decks1.80K decks
19%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
21%inclusion333 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
20%inclusion366 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion357 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
20%inclusion359 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
19%inclusion346 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
18%inclusion317 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion317 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion316 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
17%inclusion222 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
17%inclusion308 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion303 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
16%inclusion293 decks1.80K decks
14%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion268 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion263 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
14%inclusion258 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
13%inclusion237 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
13%inclusion231 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion230 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
12%inclusion221 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mage
12%inclusion219 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Steel Hellkite
12%inclusion213 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
12%inclusion212 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
11%inclusion201 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion197 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion786 decks1.80K decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion778 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion762 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion602 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion570 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion495 decks1.80K decks
14%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion310 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion308 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion284 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion267 decks1.80K decks
-2%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion259 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion221 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion218 decks1.80K decks
-8%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion192 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion189 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion172 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.6%inclusion155 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.4%inclusion151 decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion150 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
8.2%inclusion148 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.3%inclusion131 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.2%inclusion130 decks1.80K decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.2%inclusion129 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion122 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion119 decks1.80K decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
6.1%inclusion110 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.9%inclusion106 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.8%inclusion104 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion94 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.0%inclusion90 decks1.80K decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion828 decks1.80K decks
30%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
35%inclusion621 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
32%inclusion578 decks1.79K decks
28%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion522 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion413 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion398 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
21%inclusion371 decks1.80K decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion366 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion357 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion356 decks1.80K decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion343 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion300 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion290 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion256 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion252 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion247 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion238 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion236 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion200 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion193 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion149 decks1.80K decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion136 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
7.2%inclusion130 decks1.80K decks
-2%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.8%inclusion104 decks1.80K decks
-4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion96 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion429 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion412 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion369 decks1.80K decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion291 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion206 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion199 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
10%inclusion174 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion172 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.0%inclusion162 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.2%inclusion148 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion112 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.7%inclusion103 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.4%inclusion97 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
46%inclusion820 decks1.80K decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion732 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion463 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion413 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion339 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion336 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion334 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion295 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion240 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion262 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Sneak Attack
12%inclusion221 decks1.80K decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion186 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion209 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion171 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion159 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.0%inclusion144 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.4%inclusion115 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Fervor
6.4%inclusion115 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion101 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion96 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion92 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
11%inclusion191 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion620 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion615 decks1.80K decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion469 decks1.80K decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion418 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
23%inclusion414 decks1.80K decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion390 decks1.80K decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion367 decks1.80K decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion350 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion272 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion212 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion200 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion176 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion171 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion127 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion125 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion103 decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion102 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.1%inclusion91 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion1.75K decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion1.63K decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion904 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion858 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion852 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion834 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion785 decks1.80K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion777 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion661 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion442 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion300 decks1.80K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion224 decks1.80K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion223 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion158 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion136 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion134 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.2%inclusion130 decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion111 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion1.71K decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.70K decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.70K decks1.80K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion1.68K decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion1.32K decks1.80K decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion1.28K decks1.80K decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion1.26K decks1.80K decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion1.08K decks1.80K decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion1.05K decks1.80K decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion1.03K decks1.80K decks
26%synergy
Savai Triome
56%inclusion1.01K decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion906 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion887 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion872 decks1.80K decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion830 decks1.80K decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion813 decks1.80K decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion794 decks1.80K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion791 decks1.80K decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion726 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
40%inclusion720 decks1.80K decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion678 decks1.80K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion536 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion500 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion500 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion472 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion445 decks1.80K decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion438 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion435 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion433 decks1.80K decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion430 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion428 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion424 decks1.80K decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion362 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion353 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion331 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion313 decks1.80K decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion282 decks1.80K decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion271 decks1.80K decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion268 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion266 decks1.79K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion262 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion260 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion253 decks1.80K decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion252 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion248 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion243 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion241 decks1.80K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion235 decks1.80K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion233 decks1.80K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion231 decks1.80K decks
-24%synergy