Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Optimized Discard

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
3.4%inclusion4 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.8%inclusion5 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
82%inclusion198 decks242 decks
70%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
75%inclusion182 decks242 decks
66%synergy
Displacer Kitten
62%inclusion151 decks242 decks
57%synergy
Essence Flux
61%inclusion148 decks242 decks
56%synergy
Reanimate
73%inclusion177 decks242 decks
49%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
52%inclusion125 decks242 decks
47%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion121 decks242 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion187 decks242 decks
42%synergy
Monument to Endurance
46%inclusion111 decks242 decks
39%synergy
Animate Dead
48%inclusion115 decks242 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion145 decks242 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion131 decks242 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion120 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion114 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion110 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion109 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion108 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
43%inclusion104 decks242 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
43%inclusion103 decks242 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion101 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion139 decks242 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion138 decks242 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion136 decks242 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion129 decks242 decks
32%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
50%inclusion121 decks242 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
37%inclusion89 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
36%inclusion87 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion84 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion82 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
37%inclusion90 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion79 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion79 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Bone Miser
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Anger
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
26%inclusion64 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion51 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion47 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Norman Osborn
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Phantasmal Image
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Sangromancer
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Fell Specter
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Generator Servant
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion101 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Saw in Half
36%inclusion88 decks242 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion82 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion75 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
30%inclusion72 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion67 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion63 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion51 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion49 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Espers to Magicite
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Laughing Mad
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Blur
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
-16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
-6%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Burnt Offering
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
-8%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Displace
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Miscast
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
33%inclusion79 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion67 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion53 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion52 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Dark Deal
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
-11%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Electroduplicate
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Persist
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Final Parting
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Circle of Power
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion76 decks242 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion74 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion41 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Liliana's Caress
41%inclusion99 decks242 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Megrim
31%inclusion76 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion56 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Oppression
17%inclusion41 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Raiders' Wake
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Talent
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion119 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion80 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion73 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion68 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion68 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion56 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion237 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion234 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion175 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion159 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion150 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion142 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion89 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion77 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion73 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion51 decks242 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion234 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Island
92%inclusion222 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion221 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion209 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion178 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion177 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion172 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion166 decks242 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion157 decks242 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion149 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion145 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion127 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion120 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion120 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion118 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion106 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion102 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion101 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion98 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
36%inclusion88 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion76 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
-25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion67 decks242 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion61 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion61 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion59 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion59 decks242 decks
-16%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion56 decks242 decks
-15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion52 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion49 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
-16%synergy