Korvold, Fae-Cursed King (Commander) - Aristocrats

Alex Wicker
May 28, 2026
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cauldron of Essence
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Planar Engineering
3.6%inclusion6 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Studious First-Year
3.2%inclusion6 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
3.2%inclusion4 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
3.1%inclusion5 decks163 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mayhem Devil
78%inclusion670 decks854 decks
52%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
63%inclusion541 decks854 decks
51%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
48%inclusion410 decks854 decks
39%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
55%inclusion473 decks854 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion391 decks854 decks
36%synergy
Warren Soultrader
44%inclusion380 decks854 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
45%inclusion388 decks854 decks
35%synergy
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion375 decks854 decks
34%synergy
Academy Manufactor
39%inclusion329 decks854 decks
32%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
43%inclusion363 decks854 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Ignoble Hierarch
62%inclusion530 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
55%inclusion472 decks854 decks
25%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
48%inclusion406 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion363 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion361 decks854 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion345 decks854 decks
30%synergy
Eternal Witness
39%inclusion333 decks854 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion328 decks854 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion325 decks854 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion316 decks854 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion261 decks854 decks
15%synergy
Crop Rotation
30%inclusion254 decks854 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion213 decks854 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion177 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion143 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion135 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion119 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion116 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion105 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion100 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Juri, Master of the Revue
37%inclusion315 decks854 decks
24%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
33%inclusion283 decks854 decks
24%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
31%inclusion267 decks854 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion262 decks854 decks
22%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
29%inclusion250 decks854 decks
21%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
29%inclusion250 decks854 decks
25%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
28%inclusion237 decks854 decks
14%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
27%inclusion230 decks854 decks
23%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
25%inclusion214 decks854 decks
19%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion214 decks854 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion206 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Xorn
24%inclusion201 decks854 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion200 decks854 decks
18%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
23%inclusion197 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Springbloom Druid
22%inclusion188 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Old Gnawbone
21%inclusion180 decks854 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion174 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
20%inclusion171 decks854 decks
18%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion160 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion159 decks854 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion59 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion149 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion147 decks854 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion144 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Grim Hireling
17%inclusion142 decks854 decks
13%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
16%inclusion135 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Scute Swarm
16%inclusion134 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
15%inclusion132 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion129 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Goose
15%inclusion129 decks854 decks
13%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
15%inclusion124 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Tireless Tracker
15%inclusion124 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Carrion Feeder
14%inclusion120 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Tinder Wall
14%inclusion120 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Crime Novelist
14%inclusion119 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
14%inclusion117 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion113 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion113 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion112 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Haywire Mite
13%inclusion112 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
13%inclusion109 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Icetill Explorer
12%inclusion63 decks508 decks
-6%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
12%inclusion104 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Skirk Prospector
11%inclusion97 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
11%inclusion94 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Cankerbloom
11%inclusion94 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
11%inclusion92 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Six
10%inclusion89 decks854 decks
-2%synergy
Jolene, the Plunder Queen
10%inclusion89 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
10%inclusion88 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Harrow
35%inclusion298 decks854 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion291 decks854 decks
-6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion279 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion265 decks854 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion254 decks854 decks
16%synergy
Abrupt Decay
24%inclusion209 decks854 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion183 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion176 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion168 decks854 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion163 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
17%inclusion141 decks854 decks
-7%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion129 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion125 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
15%inclusion124 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion124 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion105 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
12%inclusion104 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion102 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion96 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion88 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion87 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Artifact Mutation
10%inclusion84 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Fling
9.1%inclusion78 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.2%inclusion70 decks854 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion68 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.8%inclusion67 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.7%inclusion66 decks854 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.6%inclusion65 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.5%inclusion64 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
7.4%inclusion63 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
7.3%inclusion62 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.2%inclusion34 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.9%inclusion59 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion59 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.9%inclusion59 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion58 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.7%inclusion57 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion57 decks854 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.7%inclusion57 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Deathsprout
6.6%inclusion56 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.6%inclusion56 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.0%inclusion47 decks778 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.0%inclusion51 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.7%inclusion49 decks854 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion46 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
31%inclusion266 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion262 decks854 decks
-18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion262 decks854 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion238 decks854 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion220 decks854 decks
-13%synergy
Culling Ritual
19%inclusion164 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion164 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion159 decks854 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion157 decks854 decks
-6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
17%inclusion147 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion117 decks854 decks
-8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion104 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion103 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
12%inclusion103 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion85 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Crux of Fate
12%inclusion99 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion88 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion87 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion87 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Blood Money
9.5%inclusion81 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
9.3%inclusion79 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.4%inclusion72 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.2%inclusion70 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.1%inclusion48 decks595 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
7.6%inclusion65 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion63 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.1%inclusion61 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion61 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.1%inclusion52 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion50 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Life from the Loam
5.9%inclusion50 decks854 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.6%inclusion48 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.5%inclusion47 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion46 decks854 decks
-2%synergy
Find // Finality
5.3%inclusion45 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
5.3%inclusion45 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
5.2%inclusion44 decks854 decks
-10%synergy
Decimate
5.0%inclusion43 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Scapeshift
5.0%inclusion43 decks854 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion256 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
28%inclusion243 decks854 decks
22%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
26%inclusion223 decks854 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion208 decks854 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion151 decks854 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Oven
12%inclusion105 decks854 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion93 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
10%inclusion52 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Exploration Broodship
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
-9%synergy
Animation Module
8.8%inclusion75 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.2%inclusion70 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.7%inclusion66 decks854 decks
-2%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.3%inclusion62 decks854 decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion60 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.6%inclusion56 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.6%inclusion56 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion52 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.7%inclusion49 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.2%inclusion44 decks854 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
37%inclusion314 decks854 decks
27%synergy
Awakening Zone
28%inclusion240 decks854 decks
24%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
23%inclusion197 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
22%inclusion189 decks854 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion176 decks854 decks
16%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
20%inclusion170 decks854 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion164 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion147 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion141 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion137 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Food Chain
13%inclusion113 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion108 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion103 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion100 decks854 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion89 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
9.3%inclusion37 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.9%inclusion76 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.8%inclusion75 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.4%inclusion72 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
8.4%inclusion72 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.1%inclusion69 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
7.3%inclusion62 decks854 decks
-4%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
7.1%inclusion58 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
7.0%inclusion60 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Stimulus Package
6.6%inclusion56 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Squandered Resources
6.3%inclusion54 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Rain of Riches
6.3%inclusion54 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Ninja Pizza
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.4%inclusion46 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.3%inclusion45 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
5.0%inclusion43 decks854 decks
3%synergy
From Beyond
5.0%inclusion43 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
5.0%inclusion43 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion90 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
6.4%inclusion55 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion334 decks854 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion277 decks854 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion251 decks854 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion222 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion194 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion173 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion149 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion137 decks854 decks
13%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion109 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion95 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion85 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion83 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion71 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
8.0%inclusion41 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion65 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion63 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.1%inclusion61 decks854 decks
-11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.7%inclusion57 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion54 decks854 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion47 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.3%inclusion45 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion44 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Khalni Garden
5.2%inclusion44 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion778 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion648 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion150 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
16%inclusion133 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion125 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion113 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion111 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion109 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion89 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion88 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.0%inclusion77 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.4%inclusion72 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.8%inclusion67 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.6%inclusion65 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion62 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion55 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion48 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion815 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion813 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion811 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion786 decks854 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion561 decks854 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion516 decks854 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
58%inclusion497 decks854 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion455 decks854 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion426 decks854 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion425 decks854 decks
15%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
47%inclusion399 decks854 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion363 decks854 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
40%inclusion338 decks854 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion338 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion314 decks854 decks
-14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion307 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion296 decks854 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion291 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Savage Lands
33%inclusion285 decks854 decks
-10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion278 decks854 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion272 decks854 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30%inclusion252 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion246 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
29%inclusion246 decks854 decks
-4%synergy
Spire Garden
28%inclusion240 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Twisted Landscape
24%inclusion204 decks854 decks
1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
23%inclusion196 decks854 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion181 decks854 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion178 decks854 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion171 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
20%inclusion168 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion165 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion163 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion163 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion154 decks854 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion153 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion146 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion141 decks854 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion137 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion134 decks854 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion132 decks854 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
15%inclusion130 decks854 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion129 decks854 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion120 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion118 decks854 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion114 decks854 decks
6%synergy
Vernal Fen
13%inclusion68 decks512 decks
-15%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion100 decks854 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion92 decks854 decks
-6%synergy
Jund Panorama
11%inclusion91 decks854 decks
6%synergy