Korvold, Fae-Cursed King (Commander) - Lands Matter

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
Ominous Harvest
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Planar Engineering
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Fen
4.8%inclusion5 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
4.1%inclusion4 decks98 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tireless Provisioner
83%inclusion330 decks398 decks
66%synergy
Lotus Cobra
71%inclusion281 decks398 decks
59%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
68%inclusion271 decks398 decks
57%synergy
Exploration
61%inclusion242 decks398 decks
51%synergy
Icetill Explorer
64%inclusion176 decks273 decks
46%synergy
Squandered Resources
49%inclusion197 decks398 decks
45%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
61%inclusion243 decks398 decks
44%synergy
Mayhem Devil
71%inclusion282 decks398 decks
44%synergy
Life from the Loam
52%inclusion208 decks398 decks
41%synergy
Zuran Orb
52%inclusion205 decks398 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Ignoble Hierarch
61%inclusion241 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion220 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
54%inclusion214 decks398 decks
9%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
53%inclusion209 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Exploration Broodship
52%inclusion144 decks275 decks
34%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
51%inclusion203 decks398 decks
38%synergy
Six
50%inclusion198 decks398 decks
37%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
49%inclusion197 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
48%inclusion190 decks398 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion188 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
77%inclusion308 decks398 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion183 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion165 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion142 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion140 decks398 decks
28%synergy
Field of the Dead
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion123 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion93 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Lumberjack
46%inclusion183 decks398 decks
39%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion77 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
41%inclusion165 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Scute Swarm
41%inclusion165 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion155 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
38%inclusion153 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
38%inclusion150 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
37%inclusion148 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Eternal Witness
36%inclusion143 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion134 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
33%inclusion131 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion131 decks398 decks
19%synergy
World Shaper
32%inclusion126 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion124 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
31%inclusion124 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Tinder Wall
31%inclusion123 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Horizon Explorer
29%inclusion81 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Springbloom Druid
28%inclusion112 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
27%inclusion75 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
27%inclusion106 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion105 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
23%inclusion93 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
23%inclusion91 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Tireless Tracker
23%inclusion91 decks398 decks
15%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
22%inclusion56 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
20%inclusion78 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion78 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
19%inclusion74 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
19%inclusion74 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Badgermole Cub
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
16%inclusion62 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Tiller Engine
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Scouring Swarm
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Harrow
44%inclusion175 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
39%inclusion155 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion152 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Abrupt Decay
36%inclusion144 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Rain of Filth
36%inclusion142 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion141 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion127 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Noxious Revival
29%inclusion117 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion108 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Summoner's Pact
20%inclusion80 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
19%inclusion77 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Entish Restoration
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Constant Mists
16%inclusion64 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Tear Asunder
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Realms Uncharted
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
-19%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Scapeshift
43%inclusion173 decks398 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion170 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion157 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Culling Ritual
38%inclusion152 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion131 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
33%inclusion96 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion127 decks398 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion107 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion107 decks398 decks
-14%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
26%inclusion103 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Finale of Devastation
23%inclusion92 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion91 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
-20%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
-20%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Awaken the Woods
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Summer Bloom
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Life // Death
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
40%inclusion161 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
36%inclusion98 decks275 decks
30%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
29%inclusion116 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
26%inclusion104 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion54 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Expedition Map
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Spelunking
20%inclusion79 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Burgeoning
19%inclusion77 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
15%inclusion55 decks360 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Food Chain
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Need for Speed
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Awakening Zone
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Omen
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
17%inclusion67 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn and Six
15%inclusion60 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
51%inclusion203 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
51%inclusion203 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Shifting Woodland
44%inclusion176 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion158 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion136 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
34%inclusion134 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Field
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Dryad Arbor
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
28%inclusion110 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion91 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion89 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Wasteland
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Dark Depths
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Echoing Deeps
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion339 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion183 decks398 decks
-24%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion142 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion373 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion364 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion358 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion333 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
79%inclusion316 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion313 decks398 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion311 decks398 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion308 decks398 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
77%inclusion307 decks398 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion306 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion201 decks398 decks
40%synergy
Fabled Passage
49%inclusion196 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion177 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
44%inclusion176 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion174 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion168 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion164 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion147 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Bayou
36%inclusion145 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Taiga
36%inclusion144 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
-16%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion136 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
34%inclusion134 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion105 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
26%inclusion103 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion98 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion92 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Vernal Fen
23%inclusion62 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Commercial District
22%inclusion89 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion87 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Spire Garden
21%inclusion84 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion81 decks398 decks
-28%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion78 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Luxury Suite
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion67 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Twisted Landscape
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
-20%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
-19%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
9%synergy