Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Angels

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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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
90%inclusion89 decks99 decks
76%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
80%inclusion79 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
89%inclusion88 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
75%inclusion74 decks99 decks
67%synergy
Balefire Dragon
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
57%synergy
Master of Cruelties
62%inclusion61 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
62%inclusion61 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
52%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
85%inclusion84 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion71 decks99 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion66 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Void
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Dragon Tempest
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
41%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Despair
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Serra's Emissary
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirster
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Serenity
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Firemane Commando
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Archangel of Thune
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Crackling Doom
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
12%synergy
All-Out Assault
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Windcrag Siege
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion93 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion87 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion96 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion92 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion90 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion73 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
72%inclusion71 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Nomad Outpost
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
-15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
2%synergy