Korvold, Fae-Cursed King (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Cauldron of Essence
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Planar Engineering
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.7%inclusion16 decks341 decks
2%synergy
Studious First-Year
3.4%inclusion13 decks386 decks
1%synergy
Dina's Guidance
3.2%inclusion11 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tireless Provisioner
68%inclusion1.03K decks1.51K decks
51%synergy
Mayhem Devil
75%inclusion1.14K decks1.51K decks
49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion886 decks1.51K decks
46%synergy
Academy Manufactor
46%inclusion703 decks1.51K decks
40%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
48%inclusion731 decks1.51K decks
40%synergy
Warren Soultrader
44%inclusion671 decks1.51K decks
36%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
44%inclusion668 decks1.51K decks
33%synergy
Deadly Dispute
46%inclusion702 decks1.51K decks
33%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
40%inclusion598 decks1.51K decks
31%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
34%inclusion507 decks1.51K decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Ignoble Hierarch
65%inclusion980 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
55%inclusion830 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
54%inclusion812 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion681 decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion657 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion638 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Harrow
41%inclusion625 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Eternal Witness
39%inclusion590 decks1.51K decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion585 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion584 decks1.51K decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
32%inclusion480 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion266 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion206 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion173 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion154 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.3%inclusion141 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.5%inclusion129 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.8%inclusion118 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion577 decks1.51K decks
30%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
38%inclusion576 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Xorn
32%inclusion491 decks1.51K decks
26%synergy
Viscera Seer
32%inclusion485 decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion480 decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion466 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
31%inclusion465 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Old Gnawbone
29%inclusion444 decks1.51K decks
23%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
28%inclusion428 decks1.51K decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion428 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
28%inclusion424 decks1.51K decks
23%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
27%inclusion414 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Springbloom Druid
24%inclusion366 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
24%inclusion360 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Scute Swarm
24%inclusion358 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
23%inclusion354 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
23%inclusion353 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
23%inclusion346 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
23%inclusion343 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion305 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Tireless Tracker
20%inclusion299 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
20%inclusion297 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Icetill Explorer
20%inclusion226 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
19%inclusion290 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion289 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion277 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Gilded Goose
18%inclusion265 decks1.51K decks
15%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion263 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
17%inclusion260 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
17%inclusion254 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
16%inclusion239 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Crime Novelist
16%inclusion236 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Lotus Cobra
15%inclusion229 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Horizon Explorer
15%inclusion174 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
14%inclusion218 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
14%inclusion211 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
14%inclusion209 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion208 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion207 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Haywire Mite
14%inclusion206 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Six
13%inclusion202 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
13%inclusion154 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Jolene, the Plunder Queen
13%inclusion191 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
12%inclusion186 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
12%inclusion183 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion181 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Tinder Wall
12%inclusion180 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
11%inclusion131 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion74 decks710 decks
1%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion157 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion557 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion407 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion398 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Abrupt Decay
23%inclusion354 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion344 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion310 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion296 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
18%inclusion279 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion269 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Putrefy
17%inclusion257 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion238 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
15%inclusion234 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion200 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion194 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion187 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion177 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion156 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion155 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion152 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion147 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.4%inclusion142 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion137 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.6%inclusion130 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.6%inclusion130 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Fling
8.0%inclusion121 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion121 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.9%inclusion120 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.9%inclusion120 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.3%inclusion110 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Entomb
7.2%inclusion109 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Artifact Mutation
6.5%inclusion98 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
6.2%inclusion93 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.0%inclusion90 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion514 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion504 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion467 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion460 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion407 decks1.51K decks
-14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion369 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion346 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Culling Ritual
19%inclusion283 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
18%inclusion268 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion261 decks1.51K decks
-14%synergy
Brass's Bounty
16%inclusion246 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion221 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
14%inclusion215 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion199 decks1.51K decks
-9%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion197 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion174 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Life from the Loam
11%inclusion167 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Blood Money
11%inclusion165 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Scapeshift
10%inclusion155 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion150 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion147 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion145 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.2%inclusion139 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion102 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion99 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion99 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion87 decks1.39K decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
6.0%inclusion90 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion88 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.6%inclusion84 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.16K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion527 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion479 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
29%inclusion442 decks1.51K decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion364 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion318 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion242 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
16%inclusion185 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Exploration Broodship
16%inclusion183 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
13%inclusion195 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion193 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Zuran Orb
12%inclusion182 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Witch's Oven
10%inclusion147 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.8%inclusion103 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion79 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Birthing Pod
5.0%inclusion76 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
29%inclusion437 decks1.51K decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion416 decks1.51K decks
20%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
26%inclusion388 decks1.51K decks
16%synergy
Awakening Zone
25%inclusion385 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
23%inclusion347 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
18%inclusion266 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion205 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion197 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion188 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion179 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion177 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Rain of Riches
11%inclusion168 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
11%inclusion165 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
11%inclusion159 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion154 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion151 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion148 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
10%inclusion83 decks873 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion132 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.8%inclusion118 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Squandered Resources
7.2%inclusion109 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion107 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.5%inclusion98 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
There and Back Again
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Ninja Pizza
6.3%inclusion34 decks543 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.2%inclusion93 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.2%inclusion93 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Stimulus Package
5.8%inclusion87 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
5.7%inclusion86 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.7%inclusion86 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
5.5%inclusion83 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Spelunking
5.2%inclusion78 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion145 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion601 decks1.51K decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion488 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion408 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion361 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion337 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion322 decks1.51K decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion302 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion262 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
15%inclusion223 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion201 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
11%inclusion132 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion170 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion149 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion125 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion124 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.7%inclusion117 decks1.51K decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion103 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.7%inclusion101 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.51K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion86 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.1%inclusion77 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.0%inclusion76 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
The Shire
5.0%inclusion76 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.36K decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.15K decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion247 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion234 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion207 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion194 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion175 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion173 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion162 decks1.51K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.8%inclusion103 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.0%inclusion91 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.48K decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion1.47K decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion1.45K decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.42K decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion993 decks1.51K decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion906 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion861 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion819 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion818 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
51%inclusion776 decks1.51K decks
16%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
50%inclusion759 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
48%inclusion728 decks1.51K decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion650 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion642 decks1.51K decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion598 decks1.51K decks
-11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion560 decks1.51K decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion542 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion505 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
32%inclusion483 decks1.51K decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
32%inclusion480 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion469 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Savage Lands
31%inclusion463 decks1.51K decks
-13%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion446 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
27%inclusion413 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion412 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Twisted Landscape
27%inclusion408 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
27%inclusion402 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion366 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion356 decks1.51K decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion354 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion300 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion284 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion274 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion271 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion269 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Vernal Fen
17%inclusion203 decks1.16K decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion262 decks1.51K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion241 decks1.51K decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion228 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Underground Mortuary
15%inclusion221 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion220 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion219 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion216 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion215 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion209 decks1.51K decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion201 decks1.51K decks
-2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion201 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion196 decks1.51K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
12%inclusion176 decks1.51K decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion165 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy