Korvold, Fae-Cursed King (Commander) - Core

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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cauldron of Essence
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Planar Engineering
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
4.9%inclusion4 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
4.6%inclusion6 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Immoral Bargain
4.3%inclusion6 decks141 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mayhem Devil
70%inclusion899 decks1.28K decks
44%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
60%inclusion770 decks1.28K decks
44%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion639 decks1.28K decks
37%synergy
Academy Manufactor
43%inclusion554 decks1.28K decks
37%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
47%inclusion594 decks1.28K decks
33%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
44%inclusion565 decks1.28K decks
33%synergy
Deadly Dispute
46%inclusion592 decks1.28K decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
60%inclusion767 decks1.28K decks
29%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
38%inclusion483 decks1.28K decks
29%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
31%inclusion397 decks1.28K decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Ignoble Hierarch
52%inclusion658 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Harrow
46%inclusion588 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Victimize
39%inclusion497 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion494 decks1.28K decks
-10%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion494 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion492 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion491 decks1.28K decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38%inclusion485 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
38%inclusion485 decks1.28K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion471 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
17%inclusion216 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
36%inclusion458 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
36%inclusion456 decks1.28K decks
27%synergy
Springbloom Druid
34%inclusion434 decks1.28K decks
22%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion425 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion409 decks1.28K decks
23%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
32%inclusion407 decks1.28K decks
24%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
30%inclusion383 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion379 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion353 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Xorn
28%inclusion352 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion342 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
26%inclusion329 decks1.28K decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion322 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion312 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
24%inclusion309 decks1.28K decks
19%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
24%inclusion307 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Gilded Goose
23%inclusion295 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
22%inclusion281 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Old Gnawbone
21%inclusion271 decks1.28K decks
15%synergy
Plaguecrafter
21%inclusion264 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Tireless Tracker
20%inclusion256 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Scute Swarm
19%inclusion247 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
19%inclusion241 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion237 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Grim Hireling
18%inclusion230 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
18%inclusion226 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Crime Novelist
17%inclusion219 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion209 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
16%inclusion205 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Cankerbloom
16%inclusion203 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion201 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Haywire Mite
15%inclusion197 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Jolene, the Plunder Queen
14%inclusion185 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Decadent Dragon
14%inclusion184 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Peregrin Took
14%inclusion182 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
14%inclusion82 decks577 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion180 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
14%inclusion178 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion171 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
13%inclusion169 decks1.28K decks
12%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
13%inclusion168 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Woe Strider
12%inclusion159 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
12%inclusion154 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Marionette Master
12%inclusion153 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Horizon Explorer
12%inclusion65 decks555 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
12%inclusion148 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
12%inclusion148 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
11%inclusion143 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Savvy Hunter
11%inclusion143 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
10%inclusion134 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Terminate
26%inclusion333 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion310 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion301 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion287 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
21%inclusion273 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion269 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Entish Restoration
21%inclusion267 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion218 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion185 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
12%inclusion155 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Fling
12%inclusion152 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion149 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion149 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Artifact Mutation
11%inclusion142 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion125 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.2%inclusion117 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Bake into a Pie
9.1%inclusion116 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
9.0%inclusion115 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Deathsprout
8.8%inclusion112 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.8%inclusion112 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.8%inclusion99 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.6%inclusion97 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.3%inclusion93 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion83 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Second Harvest
5.2%inclusion66 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.0%inclusion64 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion461 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion336 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion297 decks1.28K decks
-15%synergy
Brass's Bounty
22%inclusion284 decks1.28K decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion262 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion213 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion196 decks1.28K decks
-9%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion183 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion181 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion171 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion171 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion140 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
10%inclusion131 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
10%inclusion128 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion128 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.2%inclusion118 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion114 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Taste of Death
7.8%inclusion100 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
7.0%inclusion39 decks555 decks
-4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.7%inclusion85 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Decimate
6.6%inclusion84 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.6%inclusion84 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Many Partings
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Scapeshift
6.1%inclusion78 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Find // Finality
6.0%inclusion77 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
6.0%inclusion77 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.5%inclusion70 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.0%inclusion64 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
34%inclusion431 decks1.28K decks
23%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
32%inclusion408 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
20%inclusion256 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Witch's Oven
19%inclusion239 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion200 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion172 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion165 decks1.28K decks
11%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
12%inclusion69 decks557 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
11%inclusion61 decks555 decks
-7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
9.4%inclusion120 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
9.3%inclusion119 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.8%inclusion113 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Heaped Harvest
8.3%inclusion101 decks1.22K decks
7%synergy
Zuran Orb
6.0%inclusion77 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.8%inclusion74 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Treasure Map
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Awakening Zone
30%inclusion388 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
28%inclusion356 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Revel in Riches
23%inclusion296 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
23%inclusion294 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
20%inclusion254 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion202 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion190 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion184 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion156 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Rain of Riches
12%inclusion150 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
11%inclusion142 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion137 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Parallel Lives
10%inclusion132 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.6%inclusion110 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
8.0%inclusion102 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
8.0%inclusion97 decks1.22K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion95 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
7.4%inclusion95 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Stimulus Package
7.4%inclusion94 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.0%inclusion89 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Exploration
6.0%inclusion77 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
5.7%inclusion73 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.5%inclusion70 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Seal of Primordium
5.5%inclusion70 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Ulvenwald Mysteries
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Journey to Eternity
5.3%inclusion68 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.2%inclusion66 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion65 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion65 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Into the Pit
5.0%inclusion57 decks1.13K decks
5%synergy
From Beyond
5.0%inclusion64 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.5%inclusion121 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion474 decks1.28K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion342 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion260 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion232 decks1.28K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion218 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion155 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion134 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
10%inclusion55 decks555 decks
-4%synergy
High Market
9.4%inclusion120 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
9.3%inclusion119 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.3%inclusion119 decks1.28K decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Field
9.2%inclusion117 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.8%inclusion112 decks1.28K decks
-9%synergy
The Shire
7.4%inclusion94 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.0%inclusion89 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Caves
6.3%inclusion80 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Restless Cottage
6.1%inclusion78 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion75 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion74 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.6%inclusion71 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Grim Backwoods
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion66 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.06K decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion937 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion289 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion187 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion149 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion145 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion144 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion138 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion132 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion130 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10%inclusion129 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.9%inclusion114 decks1.28K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion1.25K decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion1.25K decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion1.24K decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion1.16K decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion772 decks1.28K decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
51%inclusion645 decks1.28K decks
21%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion577 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion555 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion546 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion544 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Savage Lands
42%inclusion531 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
39%inclusion504 decks1.28K decks
14%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
38%inclusion489 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
36%inclusion462 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
36%inclusion462 decks1.28K decks
-12%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
36%inclusion460 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
34%inclusion436 decks1.28K decks
-11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion434 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Twisted Landscape
32%inclusion411 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion406 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion393 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion382 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
28%inclusion361 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
28%inclusion356 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion336 decks1.28K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malady
23%inclusion288 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
21%inclusion272 decks1.28K decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion269 decks1.28K decks
0%synergy
Spire Garden
19%inclusion248 decks1.28K decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion243 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion234 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Jund Panorama
18%inclusion229 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion227 decks1.28K decks
-5%synergy
Vernal Fen
17%inclusion97 decks555 decks
-11%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion179 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion172 decks1.28K decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion171 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion161 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
12%inclusion158 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion147 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
11%inclusion144 decks1.28K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion140 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
10%inclusion130 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
10%inclusion126 decks1.28K decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion123 decks1.28K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion122 decks1.28K decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.5%inclusion121 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.4%inclusion120 decks1.28K decks
3%synergy
Twilight Mire
9.3%inclusion119 decks1.28K decks
-6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.2%inclusion117 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy