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
Pitiless Plunderer
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Academy Manufactor
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Mayhem Devil
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Doubling Season
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Victimize
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Warren Soultrader
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Old Gnawbone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Xorn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Crime Novelist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Eternal Witness
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Grim Hireling
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Scute Swarm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Goose
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mycoloth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Tracker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Peregrin Took
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Springbloom Druid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hazel of the Rootbloom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Famished Worldsire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gyome, Master Chef
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mitotic Slime
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Camellia, the Seedmiser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Second Harvest
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gold Rush
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Terminate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Putrefy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dina's Guidance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blood Money
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Many Partings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Culling Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Primal Growth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Explore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Infantry Shield
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Oven
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shredder's Armor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Awakening Zone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Revel in Riches
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Defense of the Heart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Snack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Aid from the Cowl
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Korvold and the Noble Thief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fecundity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ninja Pizza
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
The Shire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kher Keep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Garden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Omni-Cheese Pizza
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Stomping Ground
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Savage Lands
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Twisted Landscape
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vernal Fen
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Jund Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Wood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Festering Thicket
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy