Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive 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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Avacyn, Angel of Hope
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
92%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Balefire Dragon
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Mother of Runes
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Angel of Despair
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Giver of Runes
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Lord of the Void
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Serra's Emissary
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Angel of Serenity
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Vile Mutilator
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Drana and Linvala
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirster
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Demon of Loathing
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Aegis Angel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Exemplar of Light
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Speed Demon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Archangel of Thune
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Thraben Watcher
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Generator Servant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Doom
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Skeletal Scrying
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hide // Seek
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Oblation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bathe in Light
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Painful Truths
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Unburial Rites
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Tormenting Voice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Persist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Diresight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Defy Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Change
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mardu Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Device
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Belbe's Portal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Windcrag Siege
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
All-Out Assault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Momentum Breaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Accord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Footfall Crater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Firja's Retribution
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Vale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Remote Farm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Peat Bog
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Drownyard Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Obsidian Obelisk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Scrubland
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Luxury Suite
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Spectator Seating
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Savai Triome
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Nomad Outpost
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy