Kambal, Profiteering Mayor (Commander) - Budget Core

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Baron Bertram Graywater
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
75%synergy
Bovine Intervention
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
73%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Angelic Ascension
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
62%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Hunted Bonebrute
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Ox Drover
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Contraband Livestock
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Marching Duodrone
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Generous Gift
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Hunted Lammasu
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Benevolent Offering
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Corpse Knight
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Akroan Horse
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Clackbridge Troll
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Slaughter Specialist
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Hunted Horror
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Teysa Karlov
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Viscera Seer
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Angel
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Wanted Scoundrels
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Infestation Sage
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Cat Collector
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Callous Inspector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hardened Tactician
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Dredger
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
4%synergy
General's Enforcer
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Novice Inspector
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Claim Jumper
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Discerning Financier
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Doomed Traveler
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Wojek Investigator
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Hullcarver
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Crib Swap
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Fateful Absence
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Parting Gust
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-26%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Afterlife
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-43%synergy
Crumb and Get It
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Emergency Eject
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Nocturnal Hunger
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Savor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-28%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Raise the Alarm
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Unfortunate Accident
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Bake into a Pie
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Overkill
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Awaken the Erstwhile
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Excavation Technique
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Reduce to Memory
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Martial Coup
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Eriette's Lullaby
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Declaration in Stone
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Return Triumphant
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Gravedig
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Shadow Summoning
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Visions of Glory
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Deploy to the Front
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Launch the Fleet
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Captain's Call
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Diresight
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Transmogrifying Wand
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Sinister Monolith
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Gold Pan
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Carrot Cake
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Chamber
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Starforged Sword
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Overencumbered
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
36%synergy
The War Games
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Muster the Departed
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Leader
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Oath of the Grey Host
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Finale
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Genesis
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Search the Premises
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Baffling End
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-26%synergy
Great Arashin City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
-30%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Locket
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-24%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-43%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mesa
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Conduit Pylons
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-31%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy