Krark, the Thumbless // Tidus, Zanarkand Fayth (Commander) - Expensive Birthing Pod

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Nick Benstead
Jul 15, 2025
5 Underplayed Commander Partner Pairings
Ramp and "deathtouch-typal" are just one pair of the underplayed partner strategies you can start brewing today!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
97%synergy
Neoform
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
95%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
95%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Pact of Negation
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Chord of Calling
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Snap
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Displacer Kitten
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Eternal Witness
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Spellseeker
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Flusterstorm
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Manamorphose
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Mystic Remora
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Birds of Paradise
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Veil of Summer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Jeska's Will
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Crop Rotation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Badgermole Cub
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Seedborn Muse
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Roaming Throne
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Delighted Halfling
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Enduring Vitality
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Endurance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Frenetic Efreet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Phantasmal Image
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lilysplash Mentor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Kiora's Follower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Roots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Elvish Herder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Clever Impersonator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Noxious Revival
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Worldly Tutor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Chain of Vapor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Brain Freeze
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Submerge
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Mogg Salvage
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Gut Shot
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Emerald Charm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Duplication
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Retraction Helix
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Banishing Knack
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Summoner's Pact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Refocus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Autumn's Veil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Expedite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fury Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sway of Illusion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Rite of Flame
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Grapeshot
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Finale of Devastation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Twinflame
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Molten Duplication
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Strike It Rich
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Timetwister
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Land Grant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Transmute Artifact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Song of Totentanz
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Step Through
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Candelabra of Tawnos
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Krark's Thumb
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Birthing Pod
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shuko
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Training Grounds
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Song of Creation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Earthcraft
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Font of Magic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Emergence Zone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Deserted Temple
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mana Crypt
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
City of Brass
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-78%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Spire Garden
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Mountain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-84%synergy
Forest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-86%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy