Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Upgraded Angels

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
87%inclusion103 decks119 decks
73%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
70%inclusion83 decks119 decks
63%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
70%inclusion83 decks119 decks
62%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
70%inclusion83 decks119 decks
62%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
69%inclusion82 decks119 decks
60%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
78%inclusion93 decks119 decks
60%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
52%synergy
Master of Cruelties
56%inclusion67 decks119 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion93 decks119 decks
47%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion93 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion70 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Balefire Dragon
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Angel of Despair
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
41%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Lord of the Void
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Serra's Emissary
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
37%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
36%synergy
Drana and Linvala
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Angel of Serenity
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Harvester of Souls
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Sower of Discord
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Firemane Commando
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Aegis Angel
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Steel Hellkite
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirster
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Guide
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Doom
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Big Score
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Haystack
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Tempest
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Rising of the Day
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
All-Out Assault
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Fervor
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion109 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion106 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion117 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion114 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion114 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion113 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion64 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Nomad Outpost
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Savai Triome
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
-15%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
3%synergy