Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Erode
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3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Moor
3.5%inclusion3 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
3.5%inclusion3 decks85 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
90%inclusion273 decks302 decks
82%synergy
Balefire Dragon
80%inclusion241 decks302 decks
74%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
87%inclusion263 decks302 decks
74%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
75%inclusion226 decks302 decks
69%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
75%inclusion228 decks302 decks
68%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
82%inclusion247 decks302 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
69%inclusion207 decks302 decks
60%synergy
Serra's Emissary
62%inclusion186 decks302 decks
57%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
64%inclusion192 decks302 decks
57%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
63%inclusion189 decks302 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
90%inclusion273 decks302 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion226 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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50%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
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56%synergy
Lord of the Void
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54%synergy
Mother of Runes
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51%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
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53%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion171 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
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48%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion165 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion146 decks302 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion114 decks302 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
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16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion61 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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8%synergy
Farewell
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5%synergy
Necropotence
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10%synergy
Jeska's Will
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1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
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50%synergy
Master of Cruelties
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48%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
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48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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33%synergy
Angel of Despair
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44%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
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43%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
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44%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
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41%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
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40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
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27%synergy
Drana and Linvala
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34%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
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30%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
39%inclusion117 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirster
37%inclusion112 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Giver of Runes
36%inclusion110 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion110 decks302 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
33%inclusion101 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
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28%synergy
Angel of Serenity
30%inclusion92 decks302 decks
27%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
28%inclusion76 decks271 decks
26%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
27%inclusion81 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
27%inclusion81 decks302 decks
25%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
25%inclusion77 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion73 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Sower of Discord
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
19%inclusion54 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
18%inclusion53 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
18%inclusion53 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
16%inclusion49 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion49 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
16%inclusion47 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
16%inclusion47 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Mage
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
52%inclusion158 decks302 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
46%inclusion138 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion136 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion111 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion110 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion86 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion79 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion54 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Despark
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
3%synergy
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4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
53%inclusion159 decks302 decks
35%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
34%inclusion104 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion97 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
28%inclusion85 decks301 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion78 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion78 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion71 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion66 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion49 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Earthquake
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion80 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion34 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
52%inclusion156 decks302 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion121 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion106 decks302 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion97 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance
29%inclusion87 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Windcrag Siege
22%inclusion62 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Sneak Attack
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion52 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
11%synergy
All-Out Assault
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Contract
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
47%inclusion142 decks302 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion113 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
32%inclusion96 decks302 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion88 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion82 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion70 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion68 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion60 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion47 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion287 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion284 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion192 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion185 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion180 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion144 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion144 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion138 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion133 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion59 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion47 decks302 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion293 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion293 decks302 decks
85%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion291 decks302 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion286 decks302 decks
83%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion277 decks302 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Foundry
91%inclusion275 decks302 decks
46%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion274 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion272 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion268 decks302 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion266 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion258 decks302 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion257 decks302 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion254 decks302 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
72%inclusion217 decks302 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion211 decks302 decks
39%synergy
Vault of Champions
70%inclusion211 decks302 decks
38%synergy
Savai Triome
69%inclusion208 decks302 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion138 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion136 decks302 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion133 decks302 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion130 decks302 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion118 decks302 decks
-14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion112 decks302 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion106 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion105 decks302 decks
-18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion99 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion95 decks302 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion92 decks302 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion89 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion88 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion86 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion86 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion86 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Nomad Outpost
27%inclusion82 decks302 decks
-31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion79 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion77 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion76 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion75 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion73 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion70 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion65 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion59 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion54 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion51 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion43 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
10%synergy