Kros, Defense Contractor (Commander) - Expensive Forced Combat

Arnaud Gompertz
Feb 18, 2026
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Practiced Offense
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Noxious Newt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Generous Patron
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
94%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Requisition Raid
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Verity Circle
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Karn's Bastion
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Sheltering Ancient
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Collective Effort
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Filigree Vector
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Evolution Sage
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
60%synergy
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Three Visits
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Skyboon Evangelist
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Metastatic Evangel
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Thrummingbird
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Fathom Mage
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Noble Hierarch
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Flux Channeler
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Grateful Apparition
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Incubation Druid
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Willbreaker
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Agent Bishop, Man in Black
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Evolution Witness
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Spike Weaver
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Cankerbloom
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Splinter & Leo, Father & Son
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sludge Monster
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Danny Pink
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Skinner
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Experiment Kraj
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Pensive Professor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Protection Magic
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mutational Advantage
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Brokers Confluence
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Unbounded Potential
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Quandrix Command
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Steady Progress
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Regna's Sanction
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Contentious Plan
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Split Up
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Thirsting Roots
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Theft of Dreams
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
The Crowd Goes Wild
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Thrive
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Germination Practicum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Don't Move
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Open the Way
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Honor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mathemagics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Contagion Clasp
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Magnetic Web
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Insight Engine
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Power Conduit
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Explorer's Cache
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Agent's Toolkit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Ooze
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Evolutionary Escalation
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Inexorable Tide
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Tenuous Truce
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Resourceful Defense
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Communal Brewing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Hardened Scales
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Basri Ket
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Nesting Grounds
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Gavony Township
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Bounty Board
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Island
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Tropical Island
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Tundra
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Savannah
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Seaside Citadel
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Lush Portico
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-8%synergy