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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Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Jet, Rebel Leader
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Earth Kingdom Jailer
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vryn Wingmare
66%inclusion354 decks535 decks
65%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
69%inclusion370 decks535 decks
62%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
72%inclusion383 decks535 decks
62%synergy
Containment Priest
57%inclusion305 decks535 decks
54%synergy
Archon of Emeria
58%inclusion311 decks535 decks
53%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
55%inclusion292 decks535 decks
53%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
55%inclusion295 decks535 decks
53%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
50%inclusion267 decks535 decks
49%synergy
Deafening Silence
50%inclusion266 decks535 decks
44%synergy
Glowrider
44%inclusion238 decks535 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion413 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion379 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion299 decks535 decks
35%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
54%inclusion288 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion277 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Cathar Commando
50%inclusion270 decks535 decks
42%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
48%inclusion259 decks535 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion258 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
46%inclusion248 decks535 decks
-12%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
44%inclusion234 decks535 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
42%inclusion225 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion146 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion125 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion109 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion71 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion57 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Hushbringer
44%inclusion234 decks535 decks
40%synergy
Sun Titan
43%inclusion229 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
42%inclusion225 decks535 decks
39%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
41%inclusion222 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
41%inclusion217 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Selfless Spirit
40%inclusion215 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
40%inclusion212 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Windborn Muse
39%inclusion211 decks535 decks
34%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
39%inclusion210 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
38%inclusion204 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Tithe Taker
38%inclusion202 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
38%inclusion201 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
37%inclusion197 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
36%inclusion192 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
35%inclusion185 decks535 decks
34%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
35%inclusion185 decks535 decks
24%synergy
Imposing Sovereign
34%inclusion180 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
34%inclusion180 decks535 decks
32%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion180 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion169 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion167 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion139 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
31%inclusion165 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion157 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion150 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Aven Interrupter
27%inclusion128 decks480 decks
21%synergy
Palace Jailer
26%inclusion140 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
26%inclusion139 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
26%inclusion137 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
26%inclusion132 decks517 decks
24%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
25%inclusion135 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
24%inclusion92 decks387 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion127 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion127 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
23%inclusion125 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Alms Collector
23%inclusion123 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
23%inclusion121 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Strict Proctor
22%inclusion118 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Soulless Jailer
22%inclusion118 decks535 decks
20%synergy
Tocatli Honor Guard
22%inclusion117 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Benalish Marshal
20%inclusion107 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Warhound
19%inclusion101 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Faith
19%inclusion99 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
18%inclusion96 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Fiend Hunter
18%inclusion96 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion96 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Faith
18%inclusion94 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
18%inclusion94 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
17%inclusion90 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
16%inclusion87 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Mana Tithe
42%inclusion225 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion191 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Brave the Elements
26%inclusion137 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion128 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion122 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion116 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
21%inclusion95 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion88 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion72 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion72 decks535 decks
-12%synergy
Calamity's Wake
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion64 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
-12%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
11%inclusion60 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion50 decks446 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.2%inclusion49 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
8.6%inclusion46 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Condemn
7.7%inclusion41 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Fateful Absence
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.6%inclusion30 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.1%inclusion23 decks449 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
30%inclusion162 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion118 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion114 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion105 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
20%inclusion105 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion71 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion60 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Mass Calcify
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.6%inclusion46 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Estates
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Martial Coup
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Split Up
5.4%inclusion21 decks387 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion174 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Damping Sphere
24%inclusion130 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion107 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion83 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
16%inclusion84 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Aether Vial
16%inclusion83 decks535 decks
15%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
15%inclusion79 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion78 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion75 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion69 decks535 decks
-15%synergy
Winter Orb
12%inclusion66 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion63 decks535 decks
-24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion39 decks446 decks
7%synergy
Endless Atlas
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.7%inclusion41 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
-17%synergy
Weathered Runestone
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Spear of Heliod
5.6%inclusion30 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Defense Grid
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Rest in Peace
38%inclusion202 decks535 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
37%inclusion196 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Paladin Class
35%inclusion188 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Rule of Law
35%inclusion187 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion182 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion162 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Charitable Levy
28%inclusion126 decks446 decks
26%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion135 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion124 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion93 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Honor of the Pure
15%inclusion80 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion72 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion71 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Stony Silence
13%inclusion67 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Suppression Field
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion51 decks514 decks
-5%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.0%inclusion47 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Kismet
5.6%inclusion30 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.6%inclusion30 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
24%inclusion127 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
42%inclusion223 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
39%inclusion208 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
39%inclusion208 decks535 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion180 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion157 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion152 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
26%inclusion139 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion116 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion90 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion90 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion82 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.2%inclusion41 decks446 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
-18%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
8.0%inclusion43 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
-15%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Edge
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the True
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Field
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion364 decks535 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion204 decks535 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion134 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion94 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion495 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion139 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion120 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
22%inclusion116 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion50 decks446 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion52 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion49 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
3%synergy