Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Upgraded Demons

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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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Redirect Lightning
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
73%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
77%inclusion85 decks110 decks
69%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
60%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
77%inclusion85 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Master of Cruelties
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Balefire Dragon
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion86 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Angel of Despair
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Serra's Emissary
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Drana and Linvala
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Serenity
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Harvester of Souls
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Sower of Discord
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirster
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Steel Hellkite
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Aegis Angel
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Firemane Commando
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Vile Mutilator
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Demonic Counsel
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Earthquake
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Horn of the Mark
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Haystack
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Dragon Tempest
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Rising of the Day
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
All-Out Assault
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion106 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion106 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion105 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Nomad Outpost
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Landscape
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy