Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
Scryfall
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Redirect Lightning
2.0%inclusion18 decks919 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
0.9%inclusion3 decks339 decks
-4%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
0.7%inclusion6 decks915 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
0.6%inclusion2 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Firebender Ascension
0.6%inclusion2 decks323 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
83%inclusion1.71K decks2.05K decks
69%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion1.50K decks2.05K decks
65%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
71%inclusion1.45K decks2.05K decks
62%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
77%inclusion1.57K decks2.05K decks
59%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
65%inclusion1.32K decks2.05K decks
58%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
62%inclusion1.28K decks2.05K decks
54%synergy
Master of Cruelties
59%inclusion1.21K decks2.05K decks
51%synergy
Balefire Dragon
54%inclusion1.11K decks2.05K decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion1.69K decks2.05K decks
48%synergy
Angel of Despair
51%inclusion1.04K decks2.05K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion1.56K decks2.05K decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion1.44K decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion1.21K decks2.05K decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion1.03K decks2.05K decks
45%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
49%inclusion1K decks2.05K decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion979 decks2.05K decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion958 decks2.05K decks
17%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion948 decks2.05K decks
41%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
44%inclusion912 decks2.05K decks
39%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
43%inclusion892 decks2.05K decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion606 decks2.05K decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion599 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion553 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion230 decks2.05K decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion196 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion137 decks2.05K decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
6.4%inclusion132 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.3%inclusion109 decks2.05K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Serra's Emissary
43%inclusion883 decks2.05K decks
38%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
43%inclusion880 decks2.05K decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion853 decks2.05K decks
34%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
42%inclusion852 decks2.05K decks
36%synergy
Drana and Linvala
39%inclusion803 decks2.05K decks
30%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
37%inclusion762 decks2.05K decks
31%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
36%inclusion730 decks2.03K decks
32%synergy
Angel of Serenity
35%inclusion725 decks2.05K decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
34%inclusion703 decks2.05K decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
31%inclusion632 decks2.05K decks
27%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
31%inclusion628 decks2.05K decks
27%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
30%inclusion622 decks2.05K decks
22%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
30%inclusion614 decks2.05K decks
26%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
29%inclusion590 decks2.05K decks
26%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
29%inclusion586 decks2.05K decks
24%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
28%inclusion564 decks2.02K decks
24%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
26%inclusion542 decks2.05K decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion538 decks2.05K decks
17%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
26%inclusion534 decks2.05K decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
26%inclusion526 decks2.05K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
25%inclusion511 decks2.05K decks
19%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
24%inclusion496 decks2.05K decks
22%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
24%inclusion495 decks2.05K decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
24%inclusion422 decks1.77K decks
18%synergy
Sower of Discord
23%inclusion481 decks2.05K decks
21%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
23%inclusion475 decks2.05K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirster
23%inclusion471 decks2.05K decks
20%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
22%inclusion452 decks2.05K decks
13%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
22%inclusion450 decks2.05K decks
20%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
21%inclusion422 decks2.05K decks
15%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
20%inclusion415 decks2.05K decks
18%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
20%inclusion413 decks2.05K decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion410 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Harvester of Souls
20%inclusion401 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion392 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
19%inclusion386 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion376 decks2.02K decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion378 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
18%inclusion369 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion369 decks2.05K decks
12%synergy
Aegis Angel
18%inclusion360 decks2.05K decks
15%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion352 decks2.05K decks
14%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
17%inclusion345 decks2.05K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
16%inclusion337 decks2.05K decks
15%synergy
Steel Hellkite
16%inclusion337 decks2.05K decks
14%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
16%inclusion333 decks2.05K decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
16%inclusion323 decks2.05K decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
15%inclusion217 decks1.45K decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion297 decks2.05K decks
11%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
14%inclusion295 decks2.05K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion803 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion678 decks2.05K decks
19%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion545 decks2.05K decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion517 decks2.05K decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion490 decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Crackling Doom
23%inclusion473 decks2.05K decks
6%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion455 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion425 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion385 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion333 decks2.05K decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion316 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion307 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion250 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion236 decks2.05K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion226 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion210 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion170 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Utter End
7.7%inclusion159 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion156 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion155 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
7.4%inclusion151 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.2%inclusion148 decks2.05K decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
7.2%inclusion148 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion142 decks2.05K decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion130 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion129 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.5%inclusion104 decks1.88K decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion111 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion110 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.3%inclusion107 decks2.03K decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.2%inclusion106 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
5.1%inclusion105 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
39%inclusion793 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion667 decks2.05K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Counsel
32%inclusion641 decks2.03K decks
27%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion587 decks2.05K decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion495 decks2.05K decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion478 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion440 decks2.05K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion427 decks2.05K decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion413 decks2.05K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion405 decks2.05K decks
13%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion372 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion319 decks2.05K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion271 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion261 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion248 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion225 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion204 decks2.05K decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.4%inclusion194 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.0%inclusion164 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion138 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
6.2%inclusion127 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
6.0%inclusion120 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.8%inclusion120 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.7%inclusion117 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion111 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Victimize
5.2%inclusion106 decks2.05K decks
-2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.1%inclusion105 decks2.05K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion539 decks2.05K decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion359 decks2.05K decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion293 decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion268 decks2.05K decks
10%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
12%inclusion244 decks2.05K decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion227 decks2.05K decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.9%inclusion183 decks2.05K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion157 decks2.05K decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion128 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.6%inclusion114 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.1%inclusion105 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
35%inclusion725 decks2.05K decks
32%synergy
Reconnaissance
24%inclusion484 decks2.05K decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion478 decks2.05K decks
14%synergy
Windcrag Siege
21%inclusion358 decks1.74K decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion375 decks2.05K decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion366 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion302 decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion272 decks2.05K decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion212 decks1.77K decks
-1%synergy
Sneak Attack
11%inclusion220 decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion203 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion194 decks2.03K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion181 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.5%inclusion174 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.2%inclusion169 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.7%inclusion158 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.4%inclusion151 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.5%inclusion113 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion111 decks2.05K decks
-1%synergy
Fervor
5.3%inclusion109 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.3%inclusion191 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion829 decks2.05K decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion655 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion544 decks2.04K decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion458 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion367 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion309 decks2.05K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion288 decks2.05K decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion230 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion226 decks2.05K decks
-3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion200 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion198 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion196 decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.9%inclusion183 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion177 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion165 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion109 decks2.05K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.93K decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion1.84K decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion1.06K decks2.05K decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion1.01K decks2.05K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion1.01K decks2.05K decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion1K decks2.05K decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion976 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion910 decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion759 decks2.05K decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion539 decks2.05K decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion407 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion250 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion145 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion128 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.01K decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion1.99K decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion1.98K decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.95K decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion1.12K decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Nomad Outpost
54%inclusion1.12K decks2.05K decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion1.06K decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion1.06K decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion1.05K decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion1.05K decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion1.03K decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion1K decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion967 decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion929 decks2.05K decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
43%inclusion877 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion813 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion801 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion790 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion754 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion753 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion724 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion703 decks2.05K decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion561 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion550 decks2.05K decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion536 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion511 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion497 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion488 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion486 decks2.05K decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion432 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion422 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion413 decks2.05K decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Landscape
20%inclusion411 decks2.04K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion388 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion384 decks2.05K decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion362 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion360 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion328 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion313 decks2.03K decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion310 decks2.05K decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion305 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion304 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion296 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion287 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion280 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion270 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion268 decks2.05K decks
3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion261 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion238 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion236 decks2.05K decks
6%synergy