Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Aggro

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Alex Wicker
Nov 27, 2025
Alex Wicker
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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Redirect Lightning
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Day of Black Sun
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sozin's Comet
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
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Avacyn, Angel of Hope
87%inclusion156 decks179 decks
79%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
90%inclusion161 decks179 decks
76%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
77%inclusion138 decks179 decks
69%synergy
Balefire Dragon
74%inclusion132 decks179 decks
68%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
72%inclusion128 decks179 decks
66%synergy
Master of Cruelties
73%inclusion131 decks179 decks
66%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
81%inclusion145 decks179 decks
63%synergy
Lightning Greaves
92%inclusion165 decks179 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
62%inclusion111 decks179 decks
53%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
56%inclusion100 decks179 decks
50%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion130 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion116 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion109 decks179 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion100 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
55%inclusion98 decks179 decks
48%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
54%inclusion97 decks179 decks
46%synergy
Serra's Emissary
53%inclusion95 decks179 decks
48%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
53%inclusion94 decks179 decks
49%synergy
Lord of the Void
53%inclusion94 decks179 decks
48%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
52%inclusion92 decks177 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion124 decks179 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion109 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion104 decks179 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion71 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
8%synergy
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Archfiend of Despair
51%inclusion92 decks179 decks
48%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
49%inclusion88 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
49%inclusion87 decks179 decks
43%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
49%inclusion87 decks179 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion84 decks179 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion81 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
37%synergy
Drana and Linvala
44%inclusion78 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
42%inclusion76 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
40%inclusion72 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
37%inclusion67 decks179 decks
32%synergy
Angel of Despair
37%inclusion66 decks179 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
34%inclusion60 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
34%inclusion60 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Giver of Runes
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Sower of Discord
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirster
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Serenity
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
9%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
4%synergy
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Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion87 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion85 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion67 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion63 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion47 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Burnt Offering
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion83 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Counsel
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
-9%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Armageddon
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Earthquake
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
51%inclusion92 decks179 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion67 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Sneak Attack
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
All-Out Assault
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Fervor
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
43%inclusion76 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
-9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion175 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion166 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion99 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion99 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion96 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion90 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion172 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion171 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion170 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion169 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion141 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion141 decks179 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion138 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion127 decks179 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion118 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion115 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion109 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Savai Triome
60%inclusion108 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion103 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion86 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
39%inclusion69 decks179 decks
-20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion67 decks179 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion66 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
-17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
-16%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion47 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
-22%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
-14%synergy
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