Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Angels

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Erode
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
0%synergy
The Mind Stone
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
My Precious
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
83%inclusion138 decks166 decks
75%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
88%inclusion146 decks166 decks
74%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
89%inclusion148 decks166 decks
71%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
74%inclusion123 decks166 decks
66%synergy
Master of Cruelties
70%inclusion116 decks166 decks
63%synergy
Balefire Dragon
65%inclusion108 decks166 decks
59%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
67%inclusion111 decks166 decks
59%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
63%inclusion104 decks166 decks
56%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
58%inclusion97 decks166 decks
53%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion137 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion121 decks166 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion109 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion88 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
44%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Serra's Emissary
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
42%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
36%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion92 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion87 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Despair
45%inclusion74 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
45%inclusion74 decks166 decks
41%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
39%inclusion64 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
39%inclusion64 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Serenity
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirster
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Archangel of Thune
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Aegis Angel
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Demon of Loathing
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Crackling Doom
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Silence
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Pyroblast
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Armageddon
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
38%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Windcrag Siege
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
11%synergy
All-Out Assault
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion154 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion144 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion63 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion162 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion160 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion158 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion151 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion118 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion116 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion109 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
61%inclusion101 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion86 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion86 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Nomad Outpost
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion79 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
-18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
3%synergy