Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget 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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sephara, Sky's Blade
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Angel of Despair
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Drana and Linvala
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Hellkite Tyrant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Subjugator Angel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Sower of Discord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Angel of Finality
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Aegis Angel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Master of Cruelties
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Resplendent Angel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Demon of Loathing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Balefire Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arbiter of Woe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lord of the Void
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Serra's Emissary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Plague Drone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Firemane Commando
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Serenity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Destiny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Magister of Worth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Anya, Merciless Angel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seraph of New Capenna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Herald of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vile Mutilator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Pestilence Demon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Divinity of Pride
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demon of Wailing Agonies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Guardian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Revelation of Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Light of Hope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Renounce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rites of Initiation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fate Forgotten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Riot Control
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Consumed by Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
One with Nothing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Consume the Meek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Cycle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blood Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Doom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Protection Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interference
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Kami
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Congregate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Wail of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Worthy Cost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Infection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Star of Extinction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Exorcise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hour of Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Diresight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Worldfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Destructive Force
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Entreat the Angels
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Armageddon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Macabre Waltz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stargaze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leave // Chance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Catastrophe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Craving
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jokulhaups
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Eye of Vecna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Feather
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boots of Speed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Godsend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Masamune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Argent Dais
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Armageddon Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glimmer Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dragon Tempest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
All-Out Assault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Legion's Initiative
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyrohemia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Accord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Static Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Barren Glory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
On Serra's Wings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Repercussion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blanket of Night
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Near-Death Experience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seal of Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Doom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dracogenesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Necrotic Plague
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Prophecy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Dominaria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mox Jasper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Landscape
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Thriving Moor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Thriving Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Godless Shrine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Thriving Bluff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Meteor Crater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Scabland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Grotto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy