Korvold, Fae-Cursed King (Commander) - Populate

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dina's Guidance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Glasswright
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Academy Manufactor
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Mayhem Devil
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Doubling Season
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Mahadi, Emporium Master
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Old Gnawbone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Xorn
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Crime Novelist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Grim Hireling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Scute Swarm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Tireless Tracker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Goose
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Peregrin Took
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Springbloom Druid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hazel of the Rootbloom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mycoloth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gravecrawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gyome, Master Chef
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mitotic Slime
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Camellia, the Seedmiser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Honored Dreyleader
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rapacious Guest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Decadent Dragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Abrupt Decay
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Second Harvest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gold Rush
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Tear Asunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Blood Money
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Bounty
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Seize the Spoils
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Many Partings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Culling Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Infantry Shield
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Oven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shredder's Armor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Awakening Zone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Revel in Riches
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Snack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Korvold and the Noble Thief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fecundity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ninja Pizza
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
The Shire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Omni-Cheese Pizza
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Glade
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Savage Lands
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Twisted Landscape
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vernal Fen
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Highlands
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Jund Panorama
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Wood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Festering Thicket
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy