Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis (Commander)

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Alex Wicker
Jan 22, 2026
Why Are the Brackets Telling Me How To Play Commander?
Are people using the Commander Bracket System to shield themselves from playstyles they should actually have experience with? Let's discuss.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.10K decks
4%synergy
Lavaleaper
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Aurora Awakener
2.3%inclusion14 decks605 decks
1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.3%inclusion46 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Shared Roots
2.1%inclusion42 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rites of Flourishing
63%inclusion6.81K decks10.8K decks
48%synergy
Howling Mine
56%inclusion6.02K decks10.8K decks
45%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
55%inclusion5.89K decks10.8K decks
43%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
58%inclusion6.26K decks10.8K decks
43%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
50%inclusion5.39K decks10.8K decks
40%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
50%inclusion5.39K decks10.8K decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion5.53K decks10.8K decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
52%inclusion5.55K decks10.8K decks
39%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
46%inclusion4.98K decks10.8K decks
37%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
46%inclusion4.93K decks10.8K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion5.51K decks10.8K decks
-5%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
44%inclusion4.78K decks10.8K decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion4.73K decks10.8K decks
28%synergy
Collective Voyage
44%inclusion4.73K decks10.8K decks
35%synergy
Minds Aglow
44%inclusion4.71K decks10.8K decks
35%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion4.70K decks10.8K decks
-8%synergy
Temple Bell
42%inclusion4.55K decks10.8K decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion4.31K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion4.25K decks10.8K decks
32%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
39%inclusion4.18K decks10.8K decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion3.23K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion2.38K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion2K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion1.86K decks10.8K decks
-5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion1.73K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion1.25K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion1.25K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.4%inclusion902 decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion792 decks10.8K decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.0%inclusion753 decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
The Second Doctor
39%inclusion4.14K decks10.8K decks
27%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
36%inclusion3.90K decks10.8K decks
29%synergy
The Council of Four
35%inclusion3.78K decks10.8K decks
27%synergy
Veteran Explorer
34%inclusion3.68K decks10.8K decks
27%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
33%inclusion3.59K decks10.8K decks
27%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
32%inclusion3.49K decks10.8K decks
25%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
29%inclusion3.13K decks10.8K decks
23%synergy
Humble Defector
29%inclusion3.12K decks10.8K decks
23%synergy
Windborn Muse
28%inclusion3K decks10.8K decks
22%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
26%inclusion2.84K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
26%inclusion2.77K decks10.8K decks
21%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
26%inclusion2.76K decks10.8K decks
21%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
25%inclusion2.30K decks9.26K decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion1.99K decks8.08K decks
20%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
25%inclusion2.65K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
24%inclusion2.56K decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
22%inclusion2.35K decks10.8K decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion2.19K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
20%inclusion2.11K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion1.84K decks9.49K decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion2.08K decks10.8K decks
-12%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
18%inclusion1.98K decks10.8K decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion1.98K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
17%inclusion1.80K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Flumph
16%inclusion1.72K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Vineyard
15%inclusion1.56K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Rocco, Street Chef
14%inclusion1.56K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1.50K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Blazing Archon
13%inclusion1.41K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion1.27K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
Homunculus Horde
12%inclusion945 decks8.08K decks
9%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
11%inclusion1.19K decks10.5K decks
9%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
11%inclusion1.19K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
11%inclusion552 decks5.22K decks
8%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
10%inclusion1.08K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
10%inclusion1.04K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
10%inclusion1.04K decks10.8K decks
-14%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.5%inclusion1.02K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
9.1%inclusion983 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Noble Benefactor
8.9%inclusion960 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
8.9%inclusion818 decks9.19K decks
7%synergy
Walking Archive
8.8%inclusion944 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.8%inclusion944 decks10.8K decks
-8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
8.7%inclusion760 decks8.70K decks
7%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
8.3%inclusion894 decks10.8K decks
-10%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
8.3%inclusion889 decks10.8K decks
-10%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
8.2%inclusion885 decks10.8K decks
-11%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
8.1%inclusion875 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
7.9%inclusion852 decks10.8K decks
-12%synergy
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
7.8%inclusion837 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion4.06K decks10.8K decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion3.54K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion3.19K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion2.98K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Everybody Lives!
25%inclusion2.73K decks10.8K decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion2.62K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion2.49K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Oblation
17%inclusion1.80K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion1.74K decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
16%inclusion1.70K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion1.66K decks10.8K decks
-13%synergy
Vision Skeins
15%inclusion1.66K decks10.8K decks
12%synergy
Fog
15%inclusion1.62K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion1.53K decks10.8K decks
-19%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
13%inclusion1.30K decks9.67K decks
11%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion1.37K decks10.7K decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion1.37K decks10.8K decks
-5%synergy
Perch Protection
12%inclusion1.06K decks9.19K decks
9%synergy
Sail into the West
11%inclusion1.18K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion1.17K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion941 decks9.24K decks
5%synergy
Words of Wisdom
9.3%inclusion1K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion895 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.5%inclusion809 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
7.3%inclusion786 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.2%inclusion771 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Negate
7.0%inclusion752 decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
6.6%inclusion711 decks10.8K decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
6.5%inclusion697 decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion681 decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.9%inclusion549 decks9.24K decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.5%inclusion592 decks10.8K decks
-13%synergy
Dream Fracture
5.2%inclusion561 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Wrong Turn
5.2%inclusion554 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Intellectual Offering
5.1%inclusion551 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.1%inclusion544 decks10.8K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
36%inclusion3.85K decks10.8K decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion3.16K decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion2.78K decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
Prosperity
24%inclusion2.53K decks10.8K decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
23%inclusion2.46K decks10.8K decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion2.37K decks10.8K decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion2.24K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
21%inclusion1.90K decks9.19K decks
16%synergy
Cut a Deal
20%inclusion2.17K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion2.02K decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion2K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion1.75K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Fractured Identity
15%inclusion1.61K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion1.54K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion1.52K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Pir's Whim
14%inclusion1.45K decks10.8K decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion1.40K decks10.8K decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion1.27K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Treacherous Terrain
10%inclusion1.10K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion1.08K decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.5%inclusion917 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
New Frontiers
8.1%inclusion872 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.8%inclusion842 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Hypergenesis
6.9%inclusion746 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion737 decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
6.7%inclusion724 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Show and Tell
6.2%inclusion669 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.2%inclusion663 decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Explore
6.0%inclusion649 decks10.8K decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.7%inclusion608 decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.5%inclusion587 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.3%inclusion575 decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
33%inclusion3.52K decks10.8K decks
26%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
30%inclusion3.27K decks10.8K decks
24%synergy
Horn of Greed
28%inclusion3.06K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
Venser's Journal
21%inclusion2.27K decks10.8K decks
17%synergy
Wedding Ring
20%inclusion2.13K decks10.8K decks
15%synergy
Tempting Contract
18%inclusion1.89K decks10.8K decks
14%synergy
Helm of Awakening
17%inclusion1.87K decks10.8K decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1.19K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.2%inclusion769 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
6.7%inclusion722 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.5%inclusion698 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Gate to the Aether
6.2%inclusion667 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
5.6%inclusion602 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.3%inclusion570 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
30%inclusion3.26K decks10.8K decks
24%synergy
Forced Fruition
26%inclusion2.78K decks10.8K decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
25%inclusion2.69K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
25%inclusion2.68K decks10.8K decks
20%synergy
Well of Ideas
22%inclusion2.40K decks10.8K decks
18%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
16%inclusion1.69K decks10.5K decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
15%inclusion1.56K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion1.45K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
On the Trail
12%inclusion1.32K decks10.7K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion1.30K decks10.8K decks
9%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion1.10K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion1.09K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Upwelling
10%inclusion1.08K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion1.06K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion974 decks10.2K decks
-14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.2%inclusion986 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Collective Restraint
9.1%inclusion983 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Hive Mind
8.6%inclusion927 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
8.1%inclusion868 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Vineyard
8.1%inclusion868 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.9%inclusion854 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion852 decks10.7K decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.9%inclusion844 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
7.4%inclusion798 decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.9%inclusion746 decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion694 decks10.8K decks
-6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.4%inclusion691 decks10.8K decks
-13%synergy
Wild Evocation
6.4%inclusion686 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
6.3%inclusion675 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Dragonback Assault
5.6%inclusion348 decks6.16K decks
-2%synergy
Omniscience
5.5%inclusion594 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.3%inclusion566 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Awakening
5.0%inclusion538 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
18%inclusion1.99K decks10.8K decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion1.50K decks10.8K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion6.94K decks10.8K decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
27%inclusion2.88K decks10.8K decks
21%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion1.89K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion1.83K decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion1.23K decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1.03K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.4%inclusion1.01K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
9.2%inclusion988 decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.8%inclusion838 decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Baldur's Gate
7.2%inclusion769 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Maze's End
6.8%inclusion736 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion698 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.2%inclusion664 decks10.8K decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Gate
5.4%inclusion580 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.2%inclusion555 decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion7.75K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion7.05K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion4.56K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion3.88K decks10.8K decks
23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion2.34K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion1.99K decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion1.33K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.5%inclusion695 decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
5.3%inclusion573 decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Bounty Board
5.1%inclusion515 decks10.2K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion9.99K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion9.93K decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Island
92%inclusion9.89K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion9.73K decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion9.59K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion7.17K decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion4.57K decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion4.56K decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion4.53K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Stomping Ground
40%inclusion4.33K decks10.8K decks
-1%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion4.32K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
40%inclusion4.30K decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion4.08K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Seaside Citadel
37%inclusion4.01K decks10.8K decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion3.99K decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
37%inclusion3.96K decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
36%inclusion3.89K decks10.8K decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
36%inclusion3.84K decks10.8K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
35%inclusion3.80K decks10.8K decks
14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
35%inclusion3.75K decks10.8K decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion3.54K decks10.8K decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion3.21K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion3.15K decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion3K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion2.82K decks10.8K decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion2.80K decks10.8K decks
-11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
26%inclusion2.75K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2.72K decks10.8K decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2.72K decks10.8K decks
-10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
23%inclusion2.51K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion2.49K decks10.8K decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion2.30K decks10.8K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
20%inclusion2.18K decks10.8K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion2.14K decks10.8K decks
6%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion2.08K decks10.8K decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion2.05K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion2.03K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion2K decks10.8K decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion1.97K decks10.8K decks
5%synergy
Gruul Turf
18%inclusion1.97K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion1.95K decks10.8K decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion1.85K decks10.8K decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion1.76K decks10.8K decks
-14%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion1.76K decks10.8K decks
-4%synergy
Spire Garden
16%inclusion1.75K decks10.8K decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion1.40K decks10.8K decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion1.35K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion1.34K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion1.34K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion1.31K decks10.8K decks
-2%synergy