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
Return of the Mole Man
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ominous Harvest
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Planar Engineering
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Fen
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tireless Provisioner
83%inclusion335 decks403 decks
66%synergy
Lotus Cobra
70%inclusion284 decks403 decks
59%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
68%inclusion275 decks403 decks
58%synergy
Exploration
61%inclusion247 decks403 decks
52%synergy
Icetill Explorer
65%inclusion183 decks281 decks
47%synergy
Squandered Resources
49%inclusion199 decks403 decks
45%synergy
Mayhem Devil
71%inclusion288 decks403 decks
45%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
61%inclusion247 decks403 decks
45%synergy
Life from the Loam
52%inclusion209 decks403 decks
41%synergy
Zuran Orb
52%inclusion208 decks403 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Ignoble Hierarch
61%inclusion244 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion223 decks403 decks
24%synergy
Exploration Broodship
54%inclusion153 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
53%inclusion215 decks403 decks
9%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
53%inclusion212 decks403 decks
35%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
50%inclusion202 decks403 decks
37%synergy
Six
50%inclusion202 decks403 decks
37%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
49%inclusion198 decks403 decks
34%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
47%inclusion190 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
47%inclusion189 decks403 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
77%inclusion311 decks403 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion186 decks403 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion169 decks403 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion144 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion143 decks403 decks
28%synergy
Field of the Dead
35%inclusion140 decks403 decks
27%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion126 decks403 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion102 decks403 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion95 decks403 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion90 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
42%inclusion171 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
42%inclusion78 decks187 decks
33%synergy
Scute Swarm
41%inclusion167 decks403 decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion155 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
38%inclusion154 decks403 decks
29%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
38%inclusion154 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
37%inclusion148 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
35%inclusion142 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion138 decks403 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion137 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
34%inclusion136 decks403 decks
28%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion132 decks403 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion128 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
32%inclusion127 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Tinder Wall
31%inclusion126 decks403 decks
27%synergy
World Shaper
31%inclusion125 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Horizon Explorer
30%inclusion84 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Springbloom Druid
28%inclusion114 decks403 decks
16%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
27%inclusion76 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
26%inclusion106 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion106 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
25%inclusion100 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion96 decks403 decks
20%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
23%inclusion61 decks263 decks
22%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
23%inclusion91 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Tireless Tracker
23%inclusion91 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
22%inclusion88 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Krosan Wayfarer
21%inclusion85 decks403 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion82 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
19%inclusion56 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
19%inclusion78 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion77 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion76 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
19%inclusion76 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
19%inclusion54 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
18%inclusion74 decks403 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
18%inclusion73 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
18%inclusion72 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
17%inclusion68 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
17%inclusion67 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion67 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Badgermole Cub
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
16%inclusion63 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
15%inclusion62 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
15%inclusion59 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Tiller Engine
14%inclusion56 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
13%inclusion53 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Scouring Swarm
13%inclusion37 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion47 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Baloth Prime
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion189 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Harrow
44%inclusion176 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
39%inclusion158 decks403 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion154 decks403 decks
25%synergy
Abrupt Decay
36%inclusion147 decks403 decks
25%synergy
Rain of Filth
36%inclusion144 decks403 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion139 decks403 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion127 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Noxious Revival
29%inclusion118 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion111 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
28%inclusion111 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
28%inclusion111 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion101 decks403 decks
21%synergy
Summoner's Pact
20%inclusion82 decks403 decks
19%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
19%inclusion78 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Entish Restoration
19%inclusion76 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion75 decks403 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion69 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion45 decks263 decks
14%synergy
Constant Mists
16%inclusion65 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion64 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion64 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion56 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion53 decks403 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion51 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Tear Asunder
12%inclusion49 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Realms Uncharted
11%inclusion44 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion42 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.2%inclusion37 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.2%inclusion37 decks403 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.7%inclusion35 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
8.4%inclusion34 decks403 decks
-19%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.4%inclusion34 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
6.7%inclusion27 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.7%inclusion23 decks403 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion22 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion174 decks403 decks
21%synergy
Scapeshift
43%inclusion173 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion159 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Culling Ritual
39%inclusion156 decks403 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion140 decks403 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
34%inclusion101 decks300 decks
31%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion133 decks403 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion129 decks403 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion109 decks403 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion108 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
26%inclusion105 decks403 decks
20%synergy
Finale of Devastation
23%inclusion94 decks403 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion93 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion87 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion82 decks403 decks
-21%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
17%inclusion67 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion64 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion58 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion50 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
12%inclusion49 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion48 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion48 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
12%inclusion47 decks403 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion47 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion45 decks403 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion42 decks403 decks
-21%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion38 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.4%inclusion38 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.9%inclusion36 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.2%inclusion29 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Awaken the Woods
6.7%inclusion27 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Crux of Fate
6.2%inclusion25 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
6.0%inclusion24 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion23 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.7%inclusion23 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Summer Bloom
5.7%inclusion23 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.5%inclusion22 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.5%inclusion22 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Life // Death
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
40%inclusion162 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
36%inclusion103 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
29%inclusion115 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion108 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
26%inclusion106 decks403 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion72 decks403 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion54 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion51 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion46 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
11%inclusion43 decks403 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion36 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion35 decks403 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.9%inclusion32 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Expedition Map
5.5%inclusion22 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
23%inclusion91 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Spelunking
20%inclusion81 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Burgeoning
19%inclusion77 decks403 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion73 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
15%inclusion55 decks366 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion59 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion55 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
12%inclusion48 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion48 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Food Chain
10%inclusion39 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.9%inclusion36 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.4%inclusion34 decks403 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.9%inclusion32 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Need for Speed
7.7%inclusion31 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
6.7%inclusion27 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Awakening Zone
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.5%inclusion26 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Omen
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
16%inclusion66 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Wrenn and Six
15%inclusion60 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
51%inclusion206 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
51%inclusion205 decks403 decks
32%synergy
Shifting Woodland
44%inclusion179 decks403 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion164 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion136 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion134 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Field
30%inclusion120 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Dryad Arbor
29%inclusion116 decks403 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
28%inclusion113 decks403 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion92 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion90 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion83 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
21%inclusion83 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
19%inclusion53 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
18%inclusion74 decks403 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion72 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion61 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion58 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion57 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion42 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion42 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion40 decks403 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion39 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
8.7%inclusion35 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
8.7%inclusion35 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion31 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.7%inclusion31 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Echoing Deeps
7.2%inclusion29 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.2%inclusion25 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.2%inclusion25 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.0%inclusion24 decks403 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion345 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion187 decks403 decks
-23%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion145 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion90 decks403 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion72 decks403 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion378 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion369 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion363 decks403 decks
-5%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion337 decks403 decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
79%inclusion320 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion315 decks403 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion315 decks403 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion313 decks403 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion311 decks403 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
77%inclusion310 decks403 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion205 decks403 decks
40%synergy
Fabled Passage
49%inclusion197 decks403 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion181 decks403 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion178 decks403 decks
35%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
44%inclusion177 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion170 decks403 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion168 decks403 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion149 decks403 decks
29%synergy
Bayou
36%inclusion147 decks403 decks
24%synergy
Taiga
36%inclusion146 decks403 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion141 decks403 decks
-16%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion138 decks403 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion134 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion116 decks403 decks
-19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
26%inclusion106 decks403 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion106 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion102 decks403 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion100 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion93 decks403 decks
20%synergy
Vernal Fen
23%inclusion64 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
23%inclusion91 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Commercial District
23%inclusion91 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
22%inclusion90 decks403 decks
-7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
22%inclusion87 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Spire Garden
22%inclusion87 decks403 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion86 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion85 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion81 decks403 decks
-28%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion80 decks403 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion78 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
19%inclusion75 decks403 decks
-18%synergy
Luxury Suite
18%inclusion71 decks403 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion69 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion69 decks403 decks
-6%synergy
Twisted Landscape
16%inclusion65 decks403 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion61 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14%inclusion58 decks403 decks
-20%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion57 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
13%inclusion54 decks403 decks
-20%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
13%inclusion52 decks403 decks
9%synergy