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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88%synergy
Axgard Cavalry
92%inclusion105 decks114 decks
87%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
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77%synergy
Dwarven Grunt
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76%synergy
Fearless Liberator
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76%synergy
Dwarven Trader
74%inclusion84 decks114 decks
70%synergy
Bloodfire Dwarf
71%inclusion81 decks114 decks
67%synergy
Dwarven Scorcher
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
66%synergy
Seven Dwarves
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63%synergy
Universal Automaton
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
62%synergy
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Abrade
71%inclusion81 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
63%inclusion72 decks114 decks
62%synergy
Enslaved Dwarf
63%inclusion72 decks114 decks
60%synergy
Seize the Spoils
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Liberated Dwarf
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
57%synergy
Sticky Fingers
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
53%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
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53%synergy
Clock of Omens
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Insufferable Balladeer
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Hangar Scrounger
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Barkform Harvester
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Skewer Slinger
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Rimrock Knight
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
48%synergy
Meteor Golem
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Breakneck Berserker
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Dwarven Warriors
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Steel Hellkite
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Dwarven Miner
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
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26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Dwarven Berserker
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Dwarven Nomad
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Dwarven Recruiter
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Battered Golem
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Dwarven Soldier
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Tyrant's Familiar
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Brazen Dwarf
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
18%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
Metallic Mimic
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Minecart Daredevil
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Dwarven Lieutenant
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Proteus Machine
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Spawn of Thraxes
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Pillardrop Warden
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Charger
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Taurean Mauler
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Crime Novelist
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Amber Gristle O'Maul
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Spark Mage
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Stoke the Flames
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Big Score
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Smashing Success
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Mogg Salvage
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Ricochet Trap
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Flick a Coin
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Fire Prophecy
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Thunderclap
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Fire
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Raze the Effigy
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Smelt
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Spite
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Expedite
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Mine Collapse
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Blast
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Pirate's Pillage
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Dwarven Reinforcements
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Strike It Rich
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Tormenting Voice
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Brass's Bounty
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Hell to Pay
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Trash for Treasure
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Crew
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Wild Guess
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Season of the Bold
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Shenanigans
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-47%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
High-Speed Hoverbike
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Hoard Hauler
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Mobile Garrison
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
30%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Dermotaxi
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Goldvein Pick
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
RMS Titanic
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sky Skiff
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Mobile Homestead
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Burner Rocket
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Raiders' Karve
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Bearded Axe
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Collector's Vault
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Dwarven Hammer
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Assault Cart
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Longboat
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Noble's Purse
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Prying Blade
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Honeymoon Hearse
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Renegade Freighter
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-33%synergy
Thran Forge
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Brute Suit
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Silverskin Armor
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Shiny Impetus
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Prophetic Ravings
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Guild Artisan
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Kyren Negotiations
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Dwarven Mine
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
52%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Fault
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-14%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
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
-41%synergy
Flywheel Racer
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
-39%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
15%inclusion17 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
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion114 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Holdout Settlement
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-5%synergy