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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Winnowing
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Protective Response
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vryn Wingmare
67%inclusion374 decks562 decks
65%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
70%inclusion395 decks562 decks
63%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
71%inclusion401 decks562 decks
61%synergy
Containment Priest
58%inclusion325 decks562 decks
55%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
55%inclusion311 decks562 decks
54%synergy
Archon of Emeria
58%inclusion325 decks562 decks
53%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
54%inclusion303 decks562 decks
52%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
50%inclusion279 decks562 decks
49%synergy
Glowrider
45%inclusion253 decks562 decks
45%synergy
Deafening Silence
49%inclusion278 decks562 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion430 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion396 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
57%inclusion320 decks562 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
53%inclusion298 decks562 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion295 decks562 decks
34%synergy
Cathar Commando
51%inclusion285 decks562 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion275 decks562 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
48%inclusion272 decks562 decks
-11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
48%inclusion272 decks562 decks
29%synergy
Hushbringer
44%inclusion250 decks562 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
41%inclusion232 decks562 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion146 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion130 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion119 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion105 decks562 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion66 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion55 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Rhetoric
44%inclusion245 decks562 decks
41%synergy
Giver of Runes
43%inclusion240 decks562 decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion236 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Spirit
42%inclusion235 decks562 decks
33%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
42%inclusion234 decks562 decks
39%synergy
Windborn Muse
41%inclusion232 decks562 decks
36%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
41%inclusion231 decks562 decks
28%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
41%inclusion231 decks562 decks
31%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
40%inclusion225 decks562 decks
26%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion218 decks562 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion214 decks562 decks
15%synergy
Tithe Taker
37%inclusion209 decks562 decks
36%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
36%inclusion204 decks562 decks
25%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
35%inclusion197 decks562 decks
26%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
35%inclusion194 decks562 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion193 decks562 decks
23%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
34%inclusion192 decks562 decks
25%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
33%inclusion188 decks562 decks
32%synergy
Imposing Sovereign
33%inclusion186 decks562 decks
32%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
33%inclusion184 decks562 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion161 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion172 decks562 decks
27%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
30%inclusion171 decks562 decks
30%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
30%inclusion170 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Aven Interrupter
28%inclusion153 decks543 decks
23%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
27%inclusion150 decks562 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion150 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
27%inclusion149 decks562 decks
18%synergy
Palace Jailer
25%inclusion143 decks562 decks
23%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
25%inclusion143 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
25%inclusion141 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion140 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
25%inclusion112 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Alms Collector
24%inclusion135 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
24%inclusion135 decks562 decks
23%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
24%inclusion134 decks562 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion129 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Soulless Jailer
23%inclusion127 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Strict Proctor
22%inclusion124 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Tocatli Honor Guard
22%inclusion123 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Benalish Marshal
20%inclusion110 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
19%inclusion107 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
19%inclusion105 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion102 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
18%inclusion101 decks562 decks
15%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
18%inclusion100 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Faith
17%inclusion97 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
17%inclusion95 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Fiend Hunter
17%inclusion95 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion93 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mana Tithe
41%inclusion230 decks562 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion190 decks562 decks
-9%synergy
Brave the Elements
26%inclusion144 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion137 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion129 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion125 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
22%inclusion112 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion90 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion77 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Calamity's Wake
13%inclusion75 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion73 decks562 decks
-13%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion72 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion66 decks562 decks
-12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion65 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion55 decks509 decks
3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
10%inclusion58 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.3%inclusion52 decks562 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion50 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Fateful Absence
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
5.9%inclusion33 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion29 decks562 decks
-5%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.1%inclusion26 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
30%inclusion171 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion119 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Armageddon
20%inclusion112 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion105 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion78 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion77 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion59 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Ravnica at War
10%inclusion55 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion51 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Mass Calcify
8.7%inclusion49 decks562 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion48 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.4%inclusion47 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.5%inclusion31 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Martial Coup
5.5%inclusion31 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Split Up
5.3%inclusion24 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
31%inclusion173 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Damping Sphere
25%inclusion138 decks562 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion112 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion93 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion86 decks562 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion84 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Aether Vial
15%inclusion84 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion81 decks562 decks
12%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion80 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion75 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
13%inclusion74 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion68 decks562 decks
-16%synergy
Winter Orb
12%inclusion66 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion63 decks562 decks
-25%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion53 decks509 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion51 decks562 decks
-10%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion45 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Endless Atlas
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowspear
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Weathered Runestone
5.9%inclusion33 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.5%inclusion31 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Rest in Peace
38%inclusion215 decks562 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
37%inclusion206 decks562 decks
26%synergy
Rule of Law
34%inclusion193 decks562 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion193 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Paladin Class
34%inclusion189 decks562 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion169 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Charitable Levy
28%inclusion145 decks509 decks
26%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion142 decks562 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion135 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion89 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Honor of the Pure
15%inclusion84 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion77 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion76 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Stony Silence
13%inclusion74 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion56 decks562 decks
-5%synergy
Suppression Field
10%inclusion56 decks562 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.7%inclusion49 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.5%inclusion42 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
6.0%inclusion34 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
-10%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Kismet
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Solemnity
5.2%inclusion29 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
6.0%inclusion34 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
22%inclusion125 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Ardenvale
39%inclusion221 decks562 decks
21%synergy
War Room
39%inclusion220 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
39%inclusion219 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion186 decks562 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion162 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion158 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
26%inclusion145 decks562 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
21%inclusion118 decks562 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
16%inclusion90 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion89 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion89 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion78 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
12%inclusion70 decks562 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion68 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion65 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
9.3%inclusion52 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion51 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.0%inclusion46 decks509 decks
-4%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
8.0%inclusion45 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.8%inclusion44 decks562 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion44 decks562 decks
-19%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion43 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.4%inclusion36 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Tectonic Edge
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Arch of Orazca
6.0%inclusion34 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.7%inclusion32 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.5%inclusion31 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion30 decks562 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion379 decks562 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion215 decks562 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion140 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion102 decks562 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion51 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion47 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion42 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion521 decks562 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion161 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion126 decks562 decks
-6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
21%inclusion116 decks562 decks
14%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion76 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion74 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion55 decks509 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.4%inclusion53 decks562 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion50 decks562 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion48 decks562 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.4%inclusion47 decks562 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion46 decks562 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion41 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion39 decks562 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion38 decks562 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion35 decks562 decks
2%synergy