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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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Redirect Lightning
4.9%inclusion4 decks81 decks
1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
89%inclusion159 decks179 decks
80%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
80%inclusion143 decks179 decks
74%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
86%inclusion154 decks179 decks
72%synergy
Deflecting Swat
87%inclusion156 decks179 decks
72%synergy
Balefire Dragon
76%inclusion136 decks179 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
78%inclusion140 decks179 decks
70%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion131 decks179 decks
65%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
66%inclusion119 decks179 decks
63%synergy
Master of Cruelties
69%inclusion124 decks179 decks
62%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
77%inclusion137 decks179 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion160 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion154 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion128 decks179 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion126 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Grand Abolisher
63%inclusion112 decks179 decks
53%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
61%inclusion109 decks179 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion108 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
60%inclusion107 decks179 decks
56%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
58%inclusion104 decks179 decks
55%synergy
Lord of the Void
57%inclusion102 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion172 decks179 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion162 decks179 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion154 decks179 decks
78%synergy
Teferi's Protection
73%inclusion131 decks179 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion130 decks179 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion127 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion124 decks179 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion117 decks179 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion106 decks179 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Seal
56%inclusion100 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Mother of Runes
52%inclusion93 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
50%inclusion90 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Serra's Emissary
45%inclusion81 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
38%synergy
Drana and Linvala
44%inclusion78 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
40%inclusion71 decks179 decks
36%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
40%inclusion71 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
39%inclusion69 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
39%inclusion69 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
37%inclusion67 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
37%inclusion67 decks179 decks
32%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
37%inclusion66 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Angel of Despair
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Giver of Runes
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirster
28%inclusion51 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
26%inclusion47 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Angel of Serenity
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Sower of Discord
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Children of Korlis
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Chancellor of the Annex
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion97 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
51%inclusion91 decks179 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion84 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Silence
38%inclusion68 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Despark
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Ephemerate
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Shallow Grave
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion70 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Grim Tutor
39%inclusion69 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Counsel
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion63 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion51 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
-22%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-11%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Cataclysm
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Ravages of War
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
56%inclusion101 decks179 decks
48%synergy
Dragon Tempest
50%inclusion89 decks179 decks
46%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion86 decks179 decks
43%synergy
Necromancy
31%inclusion55 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Moat
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-12%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Static Prison
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Nether Void
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
45%inclusion81 decks179 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion81 decks179 decks
31%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
-14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-12%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion179 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion171 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion102 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion98 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion94 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion90 decks179 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion81 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion79 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion55 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion175 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion174 decks179 decks
54%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion173 decks179 decks
85%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion172 decks179 decks
65%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion172 decks179 decks
50%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion172 decks179 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion171 decks179 decks
83%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion170 decks179 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion166 decks179 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion165 decks179 decks
60%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion143 decks179 decks
-15%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion142 decks179 decks
-16%synergy
Mountain
73%inclusion131 decks179 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion124 decks179 decks
59%synergy
Mana Confluence
68%inclusion121 decks179 decks
58%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion111 decks179 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
62%inclusion111 decks179 decks
52%synergy
Savai Triome
61%inclusion109 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion104 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion99 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion94 decks179 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion93 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion93 decks179 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion91 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion83 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion83 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion75 decks179 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
-28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
-19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
-31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
-31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
-11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
0%synergy
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