Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Demons

Kaalia of the Vast
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Josh Nelson
Sep 15, 2026
Josh Nelson
Sauron, the Dark Lord kicks Kaalia of the Vast to #8 in EDHREC's Top Commanders
Sauron's development to #7 Most Popular Commander has bumped Kaalia of the Vast, a perennial Commander favorite since 2011, to the #8 spot.
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Smaug, Wicked Worm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
The Arkenstone
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Desert Were-Worm
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Angel
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
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Avacyn, Angel of Hope
86%inclusion150 decks175 decks
78%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
89%inclusion155 decks175 decks
75%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
79%inclusion138 decks175 decks
71%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
89%inclusion156 decks175 decks
71%synergy
Master of Cruelties
72%inclusion126 decks175 decks
65%synergy
Balefire Dragon
69%inclusion120 decks175 decks
63%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
66%inclusion115 decks175 decks
60%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
58%inclusion102 decks175 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion150 decks175 decks
52%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
59%inclusion103 decks175 decks
51%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion122 decks175 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion116 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Lord of the Void
55%inclusion97 decks175 decks
51%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
55%inclusion97 decks175 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
53%inclusion93 decks175 decks
48%synergy
Serra's Emissary
47%inclusion83 decks175 decks
43%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion80 decks175 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion105 decks175 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion100 decks175 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion81 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion77 decks175 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
6%synergy
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Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion80 decks175 decks
40%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
45%inclusion79 decks175 decks
40%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
44%inclusion77 decks175 decks
40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
37%synergy
Angel of Despair
41%inclusion72 decks175 decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion72 decks175 decks
32%synergy
Drana and Linvala
40%inclusion70 decks175 decks
32%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
38%inclusion67 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion67 decks175 decks
35%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
36%inclusion63 decks175 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirster
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
32%inclusion56 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Sower of Discord
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Serenity
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Demon of Loathing
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Steel Hellkite
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
8%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion73 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion67 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion66 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion63 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion61 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion54 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Crackling Doom
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Erode
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion73 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Armageddon
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
37%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Strionic Resonator
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
45%inclusion78 decks175 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
21%synergy
All-Out Assault
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Sneak Attack
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion66 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion165 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion154 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion86 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion81 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion80 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion78 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion77 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion73 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-0%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion172 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion172 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion170 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion162 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion129 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
72%inclusion126 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion121 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Savai Triome
57%inclusion100 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion96 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion95 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion86 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion82 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Nomad Outpost
46%inclusion80 decks175 decks
-12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion78 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion76 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion62 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion59 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
4%synergy
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