Kambal, Profiteering Mayor (Commander) - Expensive Core Aristocrats

Ezra Sassaman
Feb 12, 2026
Revisiting the Top Ten Commanders from Strixhaven
With Secrets of Strixhaven coming soon, let's take some time to revisit and reevaluate the top 10 commanders from Strixhaven: School of Mages.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Saw in Half
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Anointed Procession
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Skullclamp
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Corpse Knight
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Hunted Horror
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Dreg Recycler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Marching Duodrone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Academy Manufactor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Viscera Seer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
June, Bounty Hunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Resplendent Angel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Get Lost
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Angelic Ascension
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Benevolent Offering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fanatical Offering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Treacherous Greed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron Haze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vanishing Verse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Bovine Intervention
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Riot Control
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dawn Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-29%synergy
Grand Crescendo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crush Contraband
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Szat's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brought Back
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sorceries
Alliance of Arms
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dismantling Wave
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dredge the Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Reduce to Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Gix's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Excavation Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zof Consumption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Arterial Flow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Divine Visitation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Share
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Noble Heritage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Overencumbered
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Cause
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Griffin Aerie
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Martyr's Bond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
March of the Canonized
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Koskun Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Monologue Tax
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Genesis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Court of Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Legion's Landing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Volrath's Stronghold
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
War Room
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
High Market
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Sol Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-64%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-33%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-34%synergy
Skyclave Relic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Moor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
78%synergy
Umbral Expanse
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
78%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Demolition Field
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ondu Inversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-22%synergy
Zof Consumption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy