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Alex Wicker
Nov 27, 2025
Alex Wicker
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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16%synergy
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100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
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100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Master of Cruelties
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
41%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Despair
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Drana and Linvala
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Demon of Loathing
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Balefire Dragon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Aegis Angel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Harvester of Souls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Lord of the Void
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Serra's Emissary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sower of Discord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Angel of Serenity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Subjugator Angel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Karmic Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Plague Drone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dragon Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gurmag Rakshasa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Protector of the Wastes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Minwu, White Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Iron Giant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Angel of Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Anya, Merciless Angel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Path to Exile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Doom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wail of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Protection Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interference
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Condemn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Light of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fate Forgotten
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Costly Plunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Consumed by Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Cycle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Kami
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Wretched Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Sign in Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Farewell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Counsel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Eviction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Armageddon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Worthy Cost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Infection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Star of Extinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Exorcise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Craving
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wake to Slaughter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Cataclysm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Catastrophe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exhume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Masamune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Eye of Vecna
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boots of Speed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glimmer Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Windcrag Siege
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
All-Out Assault
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dragon Tempest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dracogenesis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Static Snare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Breath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Righteous War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Offspring's Revenge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Repercussion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Howltooth Hollow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Boros Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mox Jasper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mardu Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Savai Triome
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Moor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Capital City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Escape Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Akoum Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
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