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 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Planar Engineering
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Fen
4.9%inclusion5 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
4.1%inclusion4 decks97 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tireless Provisioner
83%inclusion331 decks398 decks
67%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
65%inclusion177 decks273 decks
46%synergy
Squandered Resources
50%inclusion198 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
51%inclusion204 decks398 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Ignoble Hierarch
61%inclusion242 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion220 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
53%inclusion212 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Exploration Broodship
53%inclusion145 decks275 decks
34%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
52%inclusion208 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
51%inclusion202 decks398 decks
38%synergy
Six
50%inclusion200 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%inclusion189 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
77%inclusion308 decks398 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion185 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion166 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion143 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion140 decks398 decks
28%synergy
Field of the Dead
34%inclusion137 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion125 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion102 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion95 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion91 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Lumberjack
46%inclusion185 decks398 decks
39%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
44%inclusion77 decks177 decks
35%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
42%inclusion166 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Scute Swarm
41%inclusion165 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion156 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
38%inclusion152 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
38%inclusion150 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
37%inclusion147 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%inclusion132 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion131 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion126 decks398 decks
26%synergy
World Shaper
32%inclusion126 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Tinder Wall
31%inclusion125 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
31%inclusion125 decks398 decks
23%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
26%inclusion105 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion104 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion96 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Tireless Tracker
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
14%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
22%inclusion57 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion80 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
20%inclusion78 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
5%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
Dosan the Falling Leaf
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
18%inclusion70 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 decks224 decks
14%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
13%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%inclusion176 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Veil of Summer
39%inclusion157 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion155 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Abrupt Decay
36%inclusion145 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Rain of Filth
36%inclusion143 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion126 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Noxious Revival
30%inclusion120 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion111 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
28%inclusion111 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
28%inclusion110 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion102 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Summoner's Pact
20%inclusion81 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Entish Restoration
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Constant Mists
16%inclusion64 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Tear Asunder
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Realms Uncharted
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.3%inclusion37 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
Windgrace's Judgment
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion171 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Scapeshift
43%inclusion171 decks398 decks
36%synergy
Diabolic Intent
40%inclusion159 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Culling Ritual
39%inclusion154 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
34%inclusion98 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion131 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion127 decks398 decks
-16%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
27%inclusion106 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion106 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion106 decks398 decks
-14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
23%inclusion93 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion87 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion81 decks398 decks
-21%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
-20%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Awaken the Woods
6.5%inclusion26 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
Praetor's Grasp
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Explore
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Life // Death
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
40%inclusion159 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
35%inclusion97 decks275 decks
29%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion108 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
26%inclusion104 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion35 decks398 decks
4%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%inclusion78 decks398 decks
13%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
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Food Chain
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
-1%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
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Omen
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
17%inclusion67 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn and Six
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
51%inclusion204 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
51%inclusion203 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Shifting Woodland
45%inclusion178 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion159 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion135 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion133 decks398 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Field
29%inclusion117 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Dryad Arbor
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
28%inclusion112 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
19%inclusion74 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Echoing Deeps
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion339 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion183 decks398 decks
-24%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion145 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion91 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion372 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion364 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion357 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion333 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
79%inclusion316 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion311 decks398 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion311 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion308 decks398 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
77%inclusion307 decks398 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion306 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion202 decks398 decks
40%synergy
Fabled Passage
49%inclusion194 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion179 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion176 decks398 decks
35%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
44%inclusion174 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion170 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion166 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Bayou
37%inclusion148 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion148 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Taiga
37%inclusion147 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
35%inclusion139 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Cinder Glade
34%inclusion137 decks398 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
34%inclusion135 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
-19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
26%inclusion104 decks398 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion104 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion103 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion98 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion94 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Vernal Fen
23%inclusion62 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion89 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Commercial District
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion84 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Spire Garden
21%inclusion84 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
-27%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion77 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
-18%synergy
Luxury Suite
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Twisted Landscape
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion60 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
-20%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion56 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
-19%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
9%synergy