Mina Harker (Commander)

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Thalia, Guardian of ThrabenThalia, Guardian of Thraben

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Kara Blinebry
Dec 4, 2025
How to Stop Losing to Counterspell in Commander
The nightmare of every Magic player: you play your game-winning spell, and an opponent counters it? Let's take a look at some alternatives.
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Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
0.5%inclusion1 decks183 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vryn Wingmare
66%inclusion372 decks561 decks
65%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
71%inclusion400 decks561 decks
64%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
71%inclusion401 decks561 decks
62%synergy
Containment Priest
60%inclusion334 decks561 decks
56%synergy
Archon of Emeria
59%inclusion333 decks561 decks
55%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
55%inclusion311 decks561 decks
54%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
54%inclusion301 decks561 decks
51%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
49%inclusion276 decks561 decks
48%synergy
Glowrider
45%inclusion254 decks561 decks
45%synergy
Deafening Silence
49%inclusion277 decks561 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion430 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion397 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion316 decks561 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion292 decks561 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion291 decks561 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
51%inclusion285 decks561 decks
-9%synergy
Cathar Commando
51%inclusion284 decks561 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion277 decks561 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
48%inclusion271 decks561 decks
29%synergy
Hushbringer
46%inclusion258 decks561 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
42%inclusion234 decks561 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion148 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion133 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion116 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion108 decks561 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion68 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion57 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion40 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion35 decks561 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion30 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Rhetoric
44%inclusion246 decks561 decks
41%synergy
Windborn Muse
43%inclusion239 decks561 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
42%inclusion236 decks561 decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion234 decks561 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
42%inclusion233 decks561 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
42%inclusion233 decks561 decks
32%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
42%inclusion233 decks561 decks
39%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
42%inclusion233 decks561 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40%inclusion224 decks561 decks
23%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
40%inclusion223 decks561 decks
26%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
39%inclusion218 decks561 decks
16%synergy
Tithe Taker
37%inclusion207 decks561 decks
36%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
36%inclusion200 decks561 decks
27%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
35%inclusion199 decks561 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
35%inclusion197 decks561 decks
24%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
35%inclusion196 decks561 decks
25%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
34%inclusion191 decks561 decks
24%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
34%inclusion190 decks561 decks
33%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
34%inclusion188 decks561 decks
32%synergy
Imposing Sovereign
33%inclusion186 decks561 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion175 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion176 decks561 decks
28%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
31%inclusion175 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
31%inclusion172 decks561 decks
30%synergy
Aven Interrupter
29%inclusion164 decks561 decks
24%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
29%inclusion160 decks561 decks
27%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
27%inclusion151 decks561 decks
19%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
26%inclusion146 decks561 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion146 decks561 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Innocence
25%inclusion123 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Alms Collector
25%inclusion141 decks561 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
25%inclusion141 decks561 decks
24%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
25%inclusion140 decks561 decks
8%synergy
Palace Jailer
25%inclusion139 decks561 decks
22%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion136 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion133 decks561 decks
18%synergy
Strict Proctor
23%inclusion130 decks561 decks
22%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
23%inclusion129 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Soulless Jailer
22%inclusion125 decks561 decks
21%synergy
Tocatli Honor Guard
22%inclusion123 decks561 decks
21%synergy
Benalish Marshal
20%inclusion111 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Guardian of Faith
19%inclusion106 decks561 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Warhound
19%inclusion105 decks561 decks
8%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
18%inclusion102 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion101 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
18%inclusion99 decks561 decks
15%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion93 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
16%inclusion92 decks561 decks
9%synergy
Fiend Hunter
16%inclusion92 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Faith
16%inclusion91 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Tithe
41%inclusion231 decks561 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion185 decks561 decks
-10%synergy
Brave the Elements
25%inclusion141 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion140 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion130 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion124 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
22%inclusion118 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion88 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion80 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Calamity's Wake
13%inclusion75 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion71 decks561 decks
-13%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion69 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion68 decks561 decks
-12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion63 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion57 decks538 decks
3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
10%inclusion58 decks561 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion56 decks561 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion49 decks561 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion40 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Fateful Absence
6.6%inclusion37 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
6.6%inclusion37 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.6%inclusion37 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion33 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
5.9%inclusion33 decks561 decks
-7%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion33 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
31%inclusion174 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion118 decks561 decks
16%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion108 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion107 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion82 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion80 decks561 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion56 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Ravnica at War
9.4%inclusion53 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion51 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.8%inclusion44 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
-5%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Council's Judgment
7.3%inclusion41 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.3%inclusion41 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Lay Down Arms
5.7%inclusion32 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.5%inclusion31 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion31 decks561 decks
-3%synergy
Martial Coup
5.3%inclusion30 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
31%inclusion172 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Damping Sphere
25%inclusion138 decks561 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion109 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion98 decks554 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion87 decks561 decks
14%synergy
Aether Vial
15%inclusion86 decks561 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion85 decks561 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
14%inclusion80 decks561 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion78 decks561 decks
11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion75 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion74 decks561 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion70 decks561 decks
-15%synergy
Winter Orb
12%inclusion66 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion59 decks561 decks
-25%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion56 decks538 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion51 decks561 decks
-10%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.4%inclusion47 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion42 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
7.0%inclusion39 decks561 decks
-3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion38 decks561 decks
-17%synergy
Endless Atlas
6.4%inclusion36 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Runestone
5.9%inclusion33 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
5.7%inclusion32 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.5%inclusion31 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Rest in Peace
39%inclusion218 decks561 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
37%inclusion209 decks561 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion197 decks561 decks
15%synergy
Rule of Law
34%inclusion192 decks561 decks
31%synergy
Paladin Class
33%inclusion186 decks561 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion169 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Charitable Levy
29%inclusion154 decks538 decks
26%synergy
Aura of Silence
26%inclusion146 decks561 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion145 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion89 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Honor of the Pure
15%inclusion82 decks561 decks
9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion79 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion78 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Stony Silence
13%inclusion74 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion60 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Suppression Field
10%inclusion57 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.6%inclusion48 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.0%inclusion39 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.1%inclusion34 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Kismet
5.7%inclusion32 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion32 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.7%inclusion32 decks561 decks
-10%synergy
Always Watching
5.7%inclusion32 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
5.5%inclusion31 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
6.1%inclusion34 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
22%inclusion124 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
39%inclusion219 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
39%inclusion219 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
38%inclusion214 decks561 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion183 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion160 decks561 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion151 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
26%inclusion144 decks561 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion112 decks561 decks
16%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion89 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
16%inclusion88 decks561 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion87 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion80 decks561 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion67 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
12%inclusion65 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion65 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion49 decks538 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.9%inclusion50 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion50 decks561 decks
-3%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
8.0%inclusion45 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.8%inclusion44 decks561 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion44 decks561 decks
-19%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.3%inclusion41 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.6%inclusion37 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Tectonic Edge
6.4%inclusion36 decks561 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion34 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Arch of Orazca
5.9%inclusion33 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.7%inclusion32 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion30 decks561 decks
-7%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.3%inclusion30 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion383 decks561 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion214 decks561 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion142 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion98 decks561 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion51 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion47 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion39 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion518 decks561 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion175 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion125 decks561 decks
-6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
21%inclusion118 decks561 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion77 decks561 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion74 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion57 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion54 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion49 decks561 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.6%inclusion48 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.2%inclusion46 decks561 decks
-8%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.7%inclusion43 decks561 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion42 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.3%inclusion41 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion40 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.8%inclusion38 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion35 decks561 decks
2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion33 decks561 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion29 decks561 decks
3%synergy