Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Angels

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Feb 12, 2026
The Problem of Generic Commanders
How do you build a commander that doesn't really give you an idea of how to build it? Is it worth it to build a generic commander?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Soul Immolation
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
90%inclusion118 decks131 decks
77%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
71%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
85%inclusion111 decks131 decks
67%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
65%synergy
Master of Cruelties
69%inclusion91 decks131 decks
62%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Balefire Dragon
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
60%inclusion79 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
60%inclusion79 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
60%inclusion79 decks131 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion109 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion91 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Angel of Despair
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Serra's Emissary
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Despair
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Lord of the Void
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirster
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Serenity
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Sower of Discord
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Firemane Commando
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Aegis Angel
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Archangel of Thune
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Doom
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Counsel
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Armageddon
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Windcrag Siege
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
8%synergy
All-Out Assault
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Sneak Attack
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion124 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion114 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion128 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion126 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion124 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion120 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion98 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Savai Triome
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-21%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
4%synergy