Malcolm, the Eyes (Commander) - Optimized

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Jeremy Rowe
Oct 31, 2025
Where Do Typal Decks Fit in the New Bracket System?
With the new changes to the Commander Bracket System, how are typal decks affected? Where do creature type decks fit in? Let's discuss.
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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra's Answer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Expressive Iteration
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
77%synergy
Curiosity
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Academy Manufactor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Subtlety
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Ledger Shredder
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Magus of the Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sprite Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Murktide Regent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Geardrake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Platinum Angel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Brazen Borrower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Fury
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Dig Through Time
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Dispel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Cannonade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Gut Shot
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
You Come to a River
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Brainsurge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Daze
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Magic Damper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Whoosh!
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Charm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Wash Away
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Redirect Lightning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Spell Snare
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-17%synergy
Voltage Surge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Disruption Protocol
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Dizzy Spell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Farsight Ritual
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Mine Collapse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Unholy Heat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Shore Up
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Blink of an Eye
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Long River's Pull
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Treasure Cruise
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Lórien Revealed
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Eagle Vision
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Chart a Course
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Strike It Rich
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Reverse Engineer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Flame Slash
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Voltaic Key
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Clock of Omens
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Candy Trail
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lost Jitte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Curious Obsession
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Guild Artisan
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Combat Research
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Trade Routes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sticky Fingers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dack Fayden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Seat of the Synod
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Palace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
52%synergy
Shivan Reef
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
79%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Thundering Falls
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
79%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
89%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Fiery Islet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
64%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Volatile Fjord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy