Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive 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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Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
86%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Balefire Dragon
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Master of Cruelties
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Animate Dead
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Teferi's Protection
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Smothering Tithe
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Serra's Emissary
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Drana and Linvala
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Grand Abolisher
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Serenity
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Despair
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirster
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Hellkite Charger
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sire of Insanity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Courser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sower of Discord
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Wear // Tear
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Ephemerate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Active Volcano
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Crib Swap
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Electrickery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Counsel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Terminus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Estates
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ravages of War
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Earthquake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fireball
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cataclysm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Armageddon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Burial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Ring of Valkas
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Renegade Map
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Moat
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Rage Reflection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Need for Speed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fervor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
True Conviction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, the Harbinger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Arena of Glory
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Boros Cluestone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Savai Triome
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Cavern of Souls
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-51%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy