Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive Sneak Attack

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Fix What's Broken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Balefire Dragon
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Arena of Glory
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Lord of the Void
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Serra's Emissary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Dragon Tempest
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Necropotence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirster
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Karmic Guide
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Master of Cruelties
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Angel of Serenity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Doom Whisperer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Giver of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Drana and Linvala
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Despair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archangel of Strife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Valkyrie
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Silence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Redirect Lightning
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Expedite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gods Willing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Burnt Offering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Armageddon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Grim Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Counsel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Boots of Speed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Knowledge Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Footblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Sneak Attack
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
High Noon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rule of Law
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fervor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mines of Moria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Valley
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Savai Triome
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Graven Cairns
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Elegant Parlor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-38%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-39%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy