Magda, Brazen Outlaw (Commander) - Budget Core

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Alex Wicker
Nov 27, 2025
The Art of Playing It Cool in Commander
In this edition of Commander Philosophy, Alex explores the art of playing it cool. When do you chill, and when do you become the threat?
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Vault Robber
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86%synergy
Axgard Cavalry
90%inclusion103 decks114 decks
86%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
83%inclusion95 decks114 decks
77%synergy
Dwarven Grunt
80%inclusion91 decks114 decks
75%synergy
Fearless Liberator
76%inclusion87 decks114 decks
75%synergy
Dwarven Trader
72%inclusion82 decks114 decks
69%synergy
Bloodfire Dwarf
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
65%synergy
Dwarven Scorcher
68%inclusion78 decks114 decks
65%synergy
Universal Automaton
66%inclusion75 decks114 decks
61%synergy
Seven Dwarves
63%inclusion72 decks114 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
71%inclusion81 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Enslaved Dwarf
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
61%synergy
Seize the Spoils
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
60%synergy
Liberated Dwarf
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
57%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
54%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Sticky Fingers
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Insufferable Balladeer
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Clock of Omens
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Barkform Harvester
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Hangar Scrounger
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Rimrock Knight
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
48%synergy
Skewer Slinger
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Meteor Golem
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Breakneck Berserker
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Dwarven Warriors
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Dwarven Miner
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Steel Hellkite
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Dwarven Berserker
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Dwarven Nomad
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Dwarven Soldier
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Dwarven Recruiter
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Battered Golem
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Tyrant's Familiar
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Brazen Dwarf
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Dwarven Blastminer
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Skyline Despot
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Minecart Daredevil
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Dwarven Lieutenant
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Proteus Machine
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Metallic Mimic
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Crime Novelist
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Amber Gristle O'Maul
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Pillardrop Warden
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Spawn of Thraxes
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Extruder
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Charger
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Spark Mage
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Stoke the Flames
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
48%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Big Score
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Smashing Success
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Mogg Salvage
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Flick a Coin
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Ricochet Trap
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Fire
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Raze the Effigy
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Smelt
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Fire Prophecy
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-12%synergy
Expedite
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Spite
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Pirate's Pillage
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Strike It Rich
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Dwarven Reinforcements
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Tormenting Voice
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Brass's Bounty
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Hell to Pay
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Trash for Treasure
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Handling
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Crew
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Season of the Bold
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Shenanigans
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Wild Guess
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Sweltering Suns
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Pyroclasm
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Improvised Weaponry
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-47%synergy
Utility Artifacts
High-Speed Hoverbike
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Hoard Hauler
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Mobile Garrison
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
29%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Dermotaxi
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Goldvein Pick
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sky Skiff
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
RMS Titanic
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Mobile Homestead
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Burner Rocket
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Karve
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Bearded Axe
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Dwarven Hammer
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Funeral Longboat
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Assault Cart
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Noble's Purse
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Collector's Vault
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Prying Blade
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Honeymoon Hearse
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Renegade Freighter
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Brute Suit
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-33%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Thran Forge
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Mirror of the Forebears
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shiny Impetus
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Prophetic Ravings
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Guild Artisan
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Kyren Negotiations
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Dwarven Mine
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Fault
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Springleaf Drum
73%inclusion83 decks114 decks
66%synergy
Sol Ring
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
-42%synergy
Flywheel Racer
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-39%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion114 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Holdout Settlement
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-5%synergy