Kratos, God of War (Commander) - Optimized Forced Combat

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Owain Roberts
Nov 28, 2025
2025: The Year in Universes Beyond
2025's been a big year for Universes Beyond - Owain breaks down all the sets featuring outside-of-Magic IPs, from Spider-Man to Spongebob.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Fast Forward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lavaleaper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crawlspace
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
91%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
86%synergy
World at War
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
86%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
78%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
76%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
72%synergy
Pyrohemia
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
72%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Seething Song
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Blood Moon
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Abrade
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Combat Celebrant
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
47%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
47%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Fiendish Duo
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Brash Taunter
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Mogis
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Spider-Punk
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Combustion Man
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Moon
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Bloodmark Mentor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirster
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Death Kiss
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Agitator Ant
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Life of the Party
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Price of Progress
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Risk Factor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Savage Beating
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Twinferno
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Titan's Strength
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Run Amok
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Haste Magic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Solstice Revelations
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Boltwave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Highway Robbery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood's End
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sozin's Comet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
29%synergy
The Fire Crystal
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Dolmen Gate
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Chainsaw
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Gorgon's Head
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Ring of Three Wishes
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Web
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Lost Jitte
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Howling Mine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Crown of Doom
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Uphill Battle
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Maximum Carnage
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
46%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Smoke
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Descent into Avernus
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Fated Firepower
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
City on Fire
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
War's Toll
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Manabarbs
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Bedlam
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Pain for All
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Price of Glory
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Stranglehold
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Exploration
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Repercussion
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Furnace of Rath
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Tavern Brawler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Caverns of Despair
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Instability
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Citadel of Pain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Destructive Urge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Spellshock
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Popular Entertainer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Count on Luck
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Powerbalance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
The Akroan War
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Valakut
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Claws of Valakut
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Thunderous Might
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Warrior
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Invasion Plans
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Pyromaster
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Castle Embereth
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Arena of Glory
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Mines of Moria
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
14%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Maze of Ith
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Dormant Volcano
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Kher Keep
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Cursed Mirror
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Fire Diamond
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-28%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy