Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Aggro

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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The Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Balefire Dragon
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Mother of Runes
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Dragon Tempest
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Serra's Emissary
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Aurelia, the Warleader
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Lord of the Void
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Sephara, Sky's Blade
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Giver of Runes
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Master of Cruelties
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Angel of Despair
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Drana and Linvala
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirster
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Serenity
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Vile Mutilator
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Steel Hellkite
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sower of Discord
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Speed Demon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Protector of the Wastes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Goldlust Triad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Entomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Burnt Offering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Counsel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Reconnaissance
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Rising of the Day
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Windcrag Siege
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sneak Attack
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
All-Out Assault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Noon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Call of the Ring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fervor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Multiversal Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Luxury Suite
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Savai Triome
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Elegant Parlor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-38%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-33%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy