Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Erode
5.5%inclusion34 decks620 decks
1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
2.9%inclusion17 decks590 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Moor
2.8%inclusion18 decks637 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
2.7%inclusion17 decks637 decks
-1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
2.4%inclusion15 decks637 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
86%inclusion2.17K decks2.54K decks
77%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
86%inclusion2.17K decks2.54K decks
72%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
78%inclusion1.97K decks2.54K decks
70%synergy
Master of Cruelties
73%inclusion1.86K decks2.54K decks
66%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
83%inclusion2.10K decks2.54K decks
65%synergy
Balefire Dragon
68%inclusion1.71K decks2.54K decks
62%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
63%inclusion1.59K decks2.54K decks
57%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
57%inclusion1.45K decks2.54K decks
51%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
56%inclusion1.41K decks2.54K decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion2.13K decks2.54K decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion1.86K decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion1.77K decks2.54K decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion1.51K decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
56%inclusion1.43K decks2.54K decks
49%synergy
Lord of the Void
54%inclusion1.38K decks2.54K decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion1.33K decks2.54K decks
37%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
52%inclusion1.31K decks2.54K decks
43%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
50%inclusion1.28K decks2.54K decks
45%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion1.24K decks2.54K decks
42%synergy
Serra's Emissary
48%inclusion1.22K decks2.54K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion1.70K decks2.54K decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion1.47K decks2.54K decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion1.45K decks2.54K decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion1.27K decks2.54K decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion841 decks2.54K decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion732 decks2.54K decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion728 decks2.54K decks
21%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion599 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion593 decks2.54K decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion543 decks2.54K decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Despair
47%inclusion1.20K decks2.54K decks
44%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
47%inclusion1.19K decks2.53K decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion1.16K decks2.54K decks
36%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
46%inclusion1.16K decks2.54K decks
41%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
45%inclusion1.15K decks2.54K decks
42%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
44%inclusion1.13K decks2.54K decks
39%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
43%inclusion1.10K decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
Drana and Linvala
42%inclusion1.07K decks2.54K decks
33%synergy
Angel of Despair
41%inclusion1.05K decks2.54K decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion1K decks2.54K decks
21%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
39%inclusion993 decks2.54K decks
34%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
36%inclusion896 decks2.52K decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
35%inclusion890 decks2.54K decks
30%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
33%inclusion849 decks2.54K decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion798 decks2.54K decks
23%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
31%inclusion790 decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirster
30%inclusion766 decks2.54K decks
27%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
28%inclusion706 decks2.54K decks
24%synergy
Angel of Serenity
26%inclusion663 decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion657 decks2.54K decks
23%synergy
Sower of Discord
24%inclusion604 decks2.54K decks
21%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion597 decks2.54K decks
20%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
22%inclusion566 decks2.54K decks
20%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion557 decks2.54K decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
22%inclusion557 decks2.54K decks
20%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
22%inclusion555 decks2.54K decks
19%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
21%inclusion479 decks2.31K decks
15%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
19%inclusion488 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion473 decks2.52K decks
17%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion474 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
18%inclusion467 decks2.54K decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
18%inclusion461 decks2.54K decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion447 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion430 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
17%inclusion422 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
17%inclusion419 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
16%inclusion325 decks2.06K decks
14%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
15%inclusion391 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
15%inclusion373 decks2.54K decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion373 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
14%inclusion365 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion332 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion319 decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
12%inclusion303 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
12%inclusion302 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Steel Hellkite
12%inclusion293 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
11%inclusion291 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mage
11%inclusion282 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
11%inclusion271 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion268 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion1.14K decks2.54K decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion1.09K decks2.54K decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion1.06K decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion933 decks2.54K decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion858 decks2.54K decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion732 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion450 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion425 decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion417 decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion388 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
14%inclusion364 decks2.54K decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion301 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion294 decks2.54K decks
-6%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion263 decks2.54K decks
-3%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion252 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion251 decks2.53K decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.8%inclusion224 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.5%inclusion216 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
8.0%inclusion204 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion203 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion196 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.2%inclusion183 decks2.54K decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion181 decks2.54K decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.6%inclusion112 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion165 decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.5%inclusion165 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion161 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion150 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.8%inclusion146 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.7%inclusion144 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Utter End
5.7%inclusion144 decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion143 decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion136 decks2.54K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
47%inclusion1.19K decks2.54K decks
29%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
34%inclusion867 decks2.54K decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
33%inclusion840 decks2.53K decks
29%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion713 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion551 decks2.54K decks
-1%synergy
Armageddon
21%inclusion533 decks2.54K decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion515 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion499 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion481 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion472 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion396 decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion375 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion372 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion355 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion345 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion332 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion308 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion276 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion259 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.5%inclusion216 decks2.54K decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion184 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion171 decks2.54K decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.9%inclusion149 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.8%inclusion147 decks2.54K decks
-4%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.6%inclusion141 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion130 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion665 decks2.54K decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion572 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion478 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion389 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion286 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion283 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
9.0%inclusion227 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.6%inclusion217 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.5%inclusion216 decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.4%inclusion213 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.8%inclusion146 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.7%inclusion145 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
46%inclusion1.16K decks2.54K decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion1.04K decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion665 decks2.54K decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion638 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion483 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion473 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion472 decks2.54K decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
18%inclusion410 decks2.28K decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion435 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion347 decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Sneak Attack
13%inclusion319 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion288 decks2.31K decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion261 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion241 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion226 decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.5%inclusion189 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Fervor
6.2%inclusion156 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.1%inclusion155 decks2.53K decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.6%inclusion143 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion142 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion254 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion891 decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion858 decks2.54K decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion685 decks2.54K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion574 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
22%inclusion562 decks2.54K decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion522 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion512 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion512 decks2.54K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion363 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion280 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion277 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.5%inclusion240 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion221 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
7.2%inclusion183 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion155 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion147 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion139 decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.0%inclusion128 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion2.44K decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion2.29K decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion1.26K decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion1.22K decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion1.18K decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion1.14K decks2.54K decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion1.07K decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion1.05K decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion945 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion601 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion484 decks2.54K decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion479 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion319 decks2.54K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion299 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion248 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion195 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion190 decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion181 decks2.54K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion165 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion2.42K decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion2.40K decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion2.39K decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion2.37K decks2.54K decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion1.87K decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion1.81K decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion1.80K decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion1.49K decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion1.46K decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion1.44K decks2.54K decks
25%synergy
Savai Triome
56%inclusion1.41K decks2.54K decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion1.26K decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion1.22K decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion1.21K decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion1.17K decks2.54K decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion1.17K decks2.54K decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion1.13K decks2.54K decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion1.12K decks2.54K decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion1.02K decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion983 decks2.54K decks
-2%synergy
Nomad Outpost
39%inclusion980 decks2.54K decks
-19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion772 decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion720 decks2.54K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion707 decks2.54K decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion659 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion643 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion637 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion637 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion631 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion630 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion607 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion595 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion500 decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion474 decks2.54K decks
-3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion463 decks2.54K decks
-18%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion424 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion408 decks2.54K decks
-10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion362 decks2.53K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion358 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion355 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion351 decks2.54K decks
-24%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion344 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion337 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion333 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion325 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion320 decks2.54K decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion319 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion318 decks2.54K decks
-9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion317 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion314 decks2.54K decks
2%synergy