Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Upgraded Flying

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
3.9%inclusion3 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Realm of Koh
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
91%inclusion126 decks139 decks
77%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
79%inclusion110 decks139 decks
71%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
76%inclusion106 decks139 decks
70%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
72%inclusion100 decks139 decks
64%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
65%inclusion91 decks139 decks
60%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
73%inclusion102 decks139 decks
56%synergy
Balefire Dragon
61%inclusion85 decks139 decks
56%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
59%inclusion82 decks139 decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion84 decks139 decks
52%synergy
Lord of the Void
54%inclusion75 decks139 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion115 decks139 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion107 decks139 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion94 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Master of Cruelties
55%inclusion76 decks139 decks
47%synergy
Angel of Despair
53%inclusion74 decks139 decks
48%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion74 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion73 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
44%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
50%inclusion69 decks139 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion68 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Reya Dawnbringer
48%inclusion67 decks139 decks
43%synergy
Serra's Emissary
48%inclusion67 decks139 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
38%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
28%synergy
Drana and Linvala
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
40%inclusion56 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
35%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Angel of Serenity
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirster
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
24%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Aegis Angel
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Firemane Commando
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Harvester of Souls
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Vile Mutilator
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Demon of Loathing
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Counsel
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Earthquake
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
42%synergy
Windcrag Siege
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
All-Out Assault
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
True Conviction
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion131 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion129 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion86 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion84 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion75 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion72 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion65 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion62 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion137 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion136 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion134 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion133 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion84 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion79 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion78 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion77 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion77 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion76 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion75 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
53%inclusion74 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
52%inclusion72 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion71 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion68 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion64 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion59 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion53 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion30 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
3%synergy