Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis (Commander) - Group Hug

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lavaleaper
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
2.4%inclusion6 decks248 decks
2%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
1.7%inclusion4 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Soul Immolation
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rites of Flourishing
83%inclusion1.33K decks1.60K decks
68%synergy
Howling Mine
76%inclusion1.22K decks1.60K decks
65%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
71%inclusion1.14K decks1.60K decks
61%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
71%inclusion1.14K decks1.60K decks
61%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
72%inclusion1.16K decks1.60K decks
61%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
74%inclusion1.19K decks1.60K decks
59%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
67%inclusion1.08K decks1.60K decks
58%synergy
Minds Aglow
64%inclusion1.03K decks1.60K decks
56%synergy
Collective Voyage
64%inclusion1.03K decks1.60K decks
55%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
63%inclusion1K decks1.60K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Gluntch, the Bestower
64%inclusion1.02K decks1.60K decks
55%synergy
Ghostly Prison
60%inclusion963 decks1.60K decks
49%synergy
Temple Bell
59%inclusion943 decks1.60K decks
51%synergy
Folio of Fancies
59%inclusion936 decks1.60K decks
51%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion929 decks1.60K decks
46%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
56%inclusion891 decks1.60K decks
49%synergy
The Second Doctor
55%inclusion885 decks1.60K decks
43%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
53%inclusion852 decks1.60K decks
44%synergy
Veteran Explorer
52%inclusion823 decks1.60K decks
45%synergy
Font of Mythos
51%inclusion814 decks1.60K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion509 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion367 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion299 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion284 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion248 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion172 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.4%inclusion151 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Master of Ceremonies
49%inclusion784 decks1.60K decks
42%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
43%inclusion691 decks1.60K decks
38%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
43%inclusion683 decks1.60K decks
35%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
43%inclusion682 decks1.60K decks
36%synergy
Humble Defector
42%inclusion677 decks1.60K decks
36%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
42%inclusion669 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
41%inclusion648 decks1.60K decks
35%synergy
The Council of Four
39%inclusion622 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
39%inclusion619 decks1.60K decks
35%synergy
Windborn Muse
34%inclusion547 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
32%inclusion377 decks1.17K decks
27%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
31%inclusion502 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
30%inclusion481 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Magus of the Vineyard
29%inclusion459 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
25%inclusion316 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion215 decks859 decks
20%synergy
Rocco, Street Chef
24%inclusion384 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
23%inclusion362 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
21%inclusion337 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
21%inclusion330 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Flumph
20%inclusion324 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
20%inclusion324 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion312 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion307 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Blazing Archon
18%inclusion281 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
17%inclusion266 decks1.53K decks
15%synergy
Noble Benefactor
16%inclusion251 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion218 decks1.60K decks
-17%synergy
Walking Archive
14%inclusion216 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion214 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
13%inclusion209 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Homunculus Horde
13%inclusion112 decks859 decks
10%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
13%inclusion148 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
12%inclusion199 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
12%inclusion196 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion184 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
11%inclusion179 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
11%inclusion54 decks495 decks
8%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
10%inclusion163 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
10%inclusion160 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Tempting Wurm
10%inclusion157 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Arbiter of Knollridge
10%inclusion156 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
10%inclusion98 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.1%inclusion145 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
7.4%inclusion119 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Kibo, Uktabi Prince
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.60K decks
-12%synergy
Gahiji, Honored One
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion793 decks1.60K decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion791 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
37%inclusion587 decks1.60K decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion569 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion530 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion459 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion435 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion426 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Oblation
24%inclusion389 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Sail into the West
23%inclusion361 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion346 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion345 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
21%inclusion265 decks1.29K decks
18%synergy
Fog
19%inclusion300 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Reins of Power
18%inclusion282 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Words of Wisdom
16%inclusion250 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion224 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Perch Protection
14%inclusion157 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion216 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion149 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion191 decks1.60K decks
-17%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion184 decks1.60K decks
-22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion163 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
9.0%inclusion144 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.9%inclusion127 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.5%inclusion76 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Intellectual Offering
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Wrong Turn
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Comeuppance
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
46%inclusion734 decks1.60K decks
39%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion656 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion651 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Prosperity
38%inclusion607 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Cut a Deal
32%inclusion506 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
29%inclusion334 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion451 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Insurrection
26%inclusion416 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Pir's Whim
22%inclusion349 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion348 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Fractured Identity
20%inclusion314 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion305 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion275 decks1.60K decks
-16%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion273 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion249 decks1.60K decks
-14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion243 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion238 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion235 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Hypergenesis
14%inclusion226 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
New Frontiers
14%inclusion225 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion221 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Show and Tell
11%inclusion179 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Council's Judgment
11%inclusion175 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion158 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Treacherous Terrain
10%inclusion156 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
10%inclusion153 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.9%inclusion127 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Over the Top
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Offering
6.0%inclusion96 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Skyscribing
5.9%inclusion95 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Alliance of Arms
5.4%inclusion87 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Fascination
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghirapur Orrery
50%inclusion797 decks1.60K decks
43%synergy
Horn of Greed
42%inclusion668 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Tempting Contract
31%inclusion495 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Helm of Awakening
30%inclusion481 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Venser's Journal
30%inclusion472 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Wedding Ring
26%inclusion414 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Crawlspace
14%inclusion221 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Gate to the Aether
12%inclusion185 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
10%inclusion152 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
9.1%inclusion146 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
8.5%inclusion136 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion133 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
8.2%inclusion131 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.8%inclusion108 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.7%inclusion107 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
5.3%inclusion85 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
50%inclusion793 decks1.60K decks
43%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
46%inclusion729 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Well of Ideas
36%inclusion568 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Forced Fruition
35%inclusion553 decks1.60K decks
29%synergy
Sphere of Safety
31%inclusion490 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
25%inclusion390 decks1.53K decks
22%synergy
On the Trail
19%inclusion302 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Upwelling
19%inclusion300 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Fevered Visions
16%inclusion249 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion227 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Vineyard
14%inclusion226 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Hive Mind
13%inclusion212 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
13%inclusion207 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Wild Evocation
12%inclusion195 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion169 decks1.44K decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion186 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion181 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion157 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion152 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.5%inclusion136 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Collective Restraint
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Awakening
8.2%inclusion131 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Oath of Lieges
6.9%inclusion111 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Tenuous Truce
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Oath of Druids
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
5.8%inclusion93 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Spelunking
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Dragonback Assault
5.4%inclusion30 decks554 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
29%inclusion468 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion326 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion1.19K decks1.60K decks
44%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
42%inclusion670 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion318 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion270 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion236 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion188 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion178 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.5%inclusion136 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion132 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion1.22K decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion1.11K decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
51%inclusion807 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion697 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion456 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion270 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion220 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Bounty Board
10%inclusion148 decks1.43K decks
9%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion158 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
8.1%inclusion130 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion1.51K decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion1.50K decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Island
94%inclusion1.50K decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.47K decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion1.46K decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion1.15K decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
44%inclusion710 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
43%inclusion688 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Mystic Monastery
43%inclusion684 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
43%inclusion684 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Breeding Pool
42%inclusion667 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion663 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion653 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion648 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
40%inclusion643 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
39%inclusion618 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion610 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion600 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
37%inclusion586 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion567 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
34%inclusion544 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion441 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion431 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion394 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
24%inclusion387 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion368 decks1.60K decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion367 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion359 decks1.60K decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion339 decks1.60K decks
-16%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion336 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion319 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion318 decks1.60K decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion316 decks1.60K decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion307 decks1.60K decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion299 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion293 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion287 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion284 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion279 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion271 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion268 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion266 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Spire Garden
17%inclusion266 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion255 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion220 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion212 decks1.60K decks
-17%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion206 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion196 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion188 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy