Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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?
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
4.1%inclusion4 decks97 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
92%inclusion188 decks205 decks
83%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
86%inclusion177 decks205 decks
72%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
75%inclusion154 decks205 decks
67%synergy
Balefire Dragon
73%inclusion149 decks205 decks
67%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
83%inclusion170 decks205 decks
65%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
67%inclusion138 decks205 decks
61%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
66%inclusion135 decks205 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
93%inclusion190 decks205 decks
58%synergy
Serra's Emissary
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion154 decks205 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion152 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
61%inclusion125 decks205 decks
52%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
59%inclusion121 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Lord of the Void
55%inclusion113 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
55%inclusion113 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Angel of Despair
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
49%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Master of Cruelties
54%inclusion110 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion98 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion95 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion66 decks205 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
53%inclusion109 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
50%inclusion100 decks202 decks
45%synergy
Mother of Runes
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
45%inclusion93 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
43%inclusion88 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
42%inclusion86 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Drana and Linvala
41%inclusion85 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
41%inclusion85 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Angel of Serenity
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
32%inclusion65 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirster
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
27%inclusion43 decks161 decks
25%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Sower of Discord
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion95 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion65 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
41%inclusion85 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
44%inclusion91 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion87 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Sneak Attack
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
7%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion80 decks204 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion74 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion61 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion190 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion190 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion129 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion121 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion116 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion101 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion97 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion199 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
95%inclusion194 decks205 decks
83%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion193 decks205 decks
82%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion189 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion189 decks205 decks
80%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion189 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion185 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion185 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion182 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion179 decks205 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion169 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion169 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion166 decks205 decks
49%synergy
Savai Triome
71%inclusion145 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion129 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion128 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion127 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion94 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion93 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion80 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Nomad Outpost
32%inclusion65 decks205 decks
-27%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
-21%synergy