Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Flying

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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?
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Sozin's Comet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
86%inclusion119 decks139 decks
77%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
91%inclusion126 decks139 decks
77%synergy
Balefire Dragon
76%inclusion105 decks139 decks
70%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
77%inclusion107 decks139 decks
69%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
86%inclusion119 decks139 decks
68%synergy
Master of Cruelties
71%inclusion99 decks139 decks
64%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
69%inclusion96 decks139 decks
62%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
66%inclusion92 decks139 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
88%inclusion122 decks139 decks
53%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
61%inclusion85 decks139 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion101 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion92 decks139 decks
35%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
47%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
51%synergy
Serra's Emissary
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
51%synergy
Dragon Tempest
54%inclusion75 decks139 decks
50%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
53%inclusion74 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion74 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion99 decks139 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion87 decks139 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion82 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion74 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Hellkite Tyrant
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
45%synergy
Drana and Linvala
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
42%synergy
Lord of the Void
50%inclusion70 decks139 decks
45%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
41%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
39%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Despair
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Angel of Serenity
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Giver of Runes
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirster
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Sower of Discord
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Platinum Angel
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Aegis Angel
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Harvester of Souls
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Ephemerate
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
49%inclusion68 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
All-Out Assault
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Sneak Attack
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Fervor
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion134 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion130 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion57 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion136 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion135 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion135 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion134 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion104 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion103 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Savai Triome
70%inclusion97 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion97 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion94 decks139 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion92 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion91 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion70 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Nomad Outpost
48%inclusion67 decks139 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion48 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Landscape
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
8%synergy