Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Budget Optimized Control

Josh Nelson
Jun 10, 2026
Examining Final Fantasy, One Year Later
The Final Fantasy collaboration was a multiple years-long effort between Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix to create something special.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
End of the Hunt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Flux
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Saw in Half
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Electroduplicate
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Generator Servant
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Spell Pierce
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Denial
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Waste Not
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Ringsight
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Rionya, Fire Dancer
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Goldhound
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Skirk Prospector
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Blood Pet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Wonder
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Raven Man
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Pongify
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Burnt Offering
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Bolt Bend
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Unsubstantiate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Snapback
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Dispel
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Perplex
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Miscast
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Duplication
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Commandeer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Memory Lapse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Misdirection
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Fire Magic
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Espers to Magicite
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Laughing Mad
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blur
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Displace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Undying Evil
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Final Parting
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Lively Dirge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Buried Alive
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Strike It Rich
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Persist
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Counsel
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Squee's Revenge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Boom // Bust
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sweltering Suns
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Truth or Consequences
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mordor on the March
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Quasiduplicate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Gambit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Change of Fortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Voyager Staff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-22%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Necromancy
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Liliana's Caress
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Risky Move
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Megrim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Chance Encounter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Raiders' Wake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Oppression
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sleep Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ral Zarek
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Peat Bog
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorpool
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Diamond City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Pentad Prism
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-23%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-31%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
River of Tears
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Oscorp Industries
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy