Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Angels

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Levi Perry
Mar 26, 2026
Hidden Gems for Kaalia of the Vast
Kaalia of the Vast isn't in the top 5 commanders anymore, but she still deserves our respect. Let's look at some underplayed cards for her.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Leader's Talent
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
87%inclusion121 decks139 decks
74%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
81%inclusion112 decks139 decks
72%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
87%inclusion121 decks139 decks
69%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion102 decks139 decks
66%synergy
Master of Cruelties
70%inclusion97 decks139 decks
62%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
67%inclusion93 decks139 decks
59%synergy
Balefire Dragon
63%inclusion87 decks139 decks
57%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
63%inclusion87 decks139 decks
56%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
61%inclusion85 decks139 decks
55%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion114 decks139 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion102 decks139 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion88 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
42%synergy
Lord of the Void
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
42%synergy
Angel of Despair
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
41%synergy
Serra's Emissary
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
41%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion81 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion70 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirster
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Angel of Serenity
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Aegis Angel
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Demon of Loathing
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Crackling Doom
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Counsel
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
17%synergy
All-Out Assault
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Fervor
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
True Conviction
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion131 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion121 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion137 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion135 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion132 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion127 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion99 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion96 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion92 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Savai Triome
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion72 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion70 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Nomad Outpost
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
-19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Landscape
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
-10%synergy