Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Upgraded Demons

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Erode
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1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
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3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
3.1%inclusion3 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rune-Scarred Demon
82%inclusion143 decks175 decks
74%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
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72%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
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65%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
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61%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
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59%synergy
Balefire Dragon
62%inclusion108 decks175 decks
56%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
63%inclusion111 decks175 decks
56%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
59%inclusion103 decks175 decks
54%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
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53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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51%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
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48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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3%synergy
Master of Cruelties
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51%synergy
Path to Exile
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9%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
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47%synergy
Lord of the Void
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45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
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30%synergy
Angel of Despair
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43%synergy
Boros Charm
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18%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
46%inclusion81 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
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29%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
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40%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
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38%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
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39%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
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37%synergy
Mother of Runes
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34%synergy
Serra's Emissary
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37%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
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37%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
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32%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
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25%synergy
Harvester of Souls
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28%synergy
Drana and Linvala
31%inclusion55 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
31%inclusion54 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Serenity
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirster
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Sower of Discord
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Aegis Angel
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
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12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion46 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
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3%synergy
Utter End
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2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
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3%synergy
Inkshield
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
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0%synergy
Silence
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-1%synergy
Big Score
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
32%inclusion56 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion51 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Earthquake
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
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-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
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5%synergy
Unburial Rites
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5%synergy
Full Throttle
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4%synergy
Damnation
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Horn of the Mark
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
38%inclusion66 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Reconnaissance
31%inclusion55 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Fervor
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion80 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion61 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
30%inclusion52 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion163 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion160 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion98 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
55%inclusion96 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion91 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion81 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion80 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion78 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion65 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion173 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion171 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion170 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion168 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion103 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion97 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion97 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion96 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion85 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion84 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion79 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion78 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Savai Triome
44%inclusion77 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion71 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion70 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion69 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion61 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
4%synergy