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
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Winnowing
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vryn Wingmare
67%inclusion365 decks541 decks
66%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
70%inclusion378 decks541 decks
63%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
72%inclusion392 decks541 decks
63%synergy
Containment Priest
57%inclusion309 decks541 decks
54%synergy
Archon of Emeria
59%inclusion317 decks541 decks
54%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
55%inclusion299 decks541 decks
54%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
55%inclusion295 decks541 decks
52%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
50%inclusion273 decks541 decks
49%synergy
Glowrider
46%inclusion247 decks541 decks
45%synergy
Deafening Silence
50%inclusion269 decks541 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion416 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion385 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
57%inclusion310 decks541 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
54%inclusion293 decks541 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
53%inclusion285 decks541 decks
34%synergy
Cathar Commando
51%inclusion276 decks541 decks
43%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
49%inclusion265 decks541 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion262 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
48%inclusion258 decks541 decks
-11%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
44%inclusion240 decks541 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
41%inclusion222 decks541 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion140 decks541 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion120 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion106 decks541 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion65 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion53 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion34 decks541 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion30 decks541 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Hushbringer
44%inclusion238 decks541 decks
40%synergy
Giver of Runes
43%inclusion230 decks541 decks
33%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
43%inclusion230 decks541 decks
40%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion229 decks541 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Spirit
42%inclusion228 decks541 decks
33%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
42%inclusion227 decks541 decks
32%synergy
Windborn Muse
41%inclusion224 decks541 decks
36%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
40%inclusion217 decks541 decks
26%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
40%inclusion215 decks541 decks
26%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40%inclusion214 decks541 decks
23%synergy
Tithe Taker
38%inclusion205 decks541 decks
37%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion205 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
37%inclusion202 decks541 decks
25%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
35%inclusion191 decks541 decks
27%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
35%inclusion187 decks541 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion186 decks541 decks
23%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
34%inclusion183 decks541 decks
32%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
33%inclusion181 decks541 decks
33%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion179 decks541 decks
24%synergy
Imposing Sovereign
33%inclusion179 decks541 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion150 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
31%inclusion167 decks541 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion166 decks541 decks
27%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
30%inclusion160 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Aven Interrupter
28%inclusion140 decks505 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion149 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
26%inclusion141 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Palace Jailer
26%inclusion139 decks541 decks
23%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
26%inclusion139 decks541 decks
17%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
26%inclusion139 decks541 decks
24%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
25%inclusion137 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Innocence
25%inclusion103 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion132 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Alms Collector
23%inclusion127 decks541 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion125 decks541 decks
17%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
23%inclusion125 decks541 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
23%inclusion124 decks541 decks
22%synergy
Soulless Jailer
22%inclusion120 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Strict Proctor
22%inclusion120 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Tocatli Honor Guard
21%inclusion115 decks541 decks
20%synergy
Benalish Marshal
20%inclusion106 decks541 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
19%inclusion102 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Faith
19%inclusion102 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
18%inclusion99 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion98 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
18%inclusion97 decks541 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Faith
18%inclusion95 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Fiend Hunter
17%inclusion94 decks541 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
17%inclusion91 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Solitude
16%inclusion88 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mana Tithe
41%inclusion224 decks541 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion188 decks541 decks
-9%synergy
Brave the Elements
26%inclusion140 decks541 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion131 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion121 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
22%inclusion104 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion119 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion90 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion74 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion71 decks541 decks
-13%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion70 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Calamity's Wake
12%inclusion67 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion63 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion61 decks541 decks
-13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion53 decks471 decks
3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
11%inclusion60 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
-9%synergy
Get Lost
8.5%inclusion46 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Fateful Absence
7.4%inclusion40 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion40 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Condemn
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion37 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion30 decks541 decks
-4%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.3%inclusion25 decks474 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
30%inclusion163 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion122 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion114 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Armageddon
20%inclusion106 decks541 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion104 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion75 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion69 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion56 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.4%inclusion51 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Mass Calcify
8.9%inclusion48 decks541 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.5%inclusion46 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.1%inclusion44 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.9%inclusion43 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion37 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.1%inclusion33 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Split Up
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion176 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Damping Sphere
24%inclusion132 decks541 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion107 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion87 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Aether Vial
16%inclusion84 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion83 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion78 decks541 decks
12%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion77 decks541 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion76 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion75 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
13%inclusion71 decks541 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion67 decks541 decks
-16%synergy
Winter Orb
12%inclusion65 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion62 decks541 decks
-25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.2%inclusion50 decks541 decks
-10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.9%inclusion42 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion46 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.9%inclusion43 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.6%inclusion41 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Endless Atlas
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
-17%synergy
Weathered Runestone
5.9%inclusion32 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.9%inclusion32 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Defense Grid
5.5%inclusion30 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Spear of Heliod
5.2%inclusion28 decks541 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
Rest in Peace
38%inclusion207 decks541 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
37%inclusion201 decks541 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion188 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Paladin Class
35%inclusion188 decks541 decks
30%synergy
Rule of Law
35%inclusion187 decks541 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion161 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Charitable Levy
29%inclusion135 decks471 decks
26%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion134 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion132 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion87 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Honor of the Pure
15%inclusion80 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion75 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion73 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Stony Silence
13%inclusion68 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Suppression Field
10%inclusion56 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion54 decks538 decks
-4%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.1%inclusion44 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.0%inclusion38 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
5.9%inclusion32 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.9%inclusion32 decks541 decks
-9%synergy
Kismet
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
5.5%inclusion30 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.2%inclusion28 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
6.1%inclusion33 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
24%inclusion128 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
40%inclusion218 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
39%inclusion210 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
39%inclusion209 decks541 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion182 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion154 decks541 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion153 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
26%inclusion143 decks541 decks
23%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion117 decks541 decks
17%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion91 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion87 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion83 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion75 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion70 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
12%inclusion66 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion62 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion50 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.9%inclusion48 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion44 decks541 decks
-18%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
7.9%inclusion43 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.9%inclusion43 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion43 decks541 decks
-16%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.8%inclusion42 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Tectonic Edge
6.7%inclusion36 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Arch of Orazca
6.7%inclusion36 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion33 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.9%inclusion32 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion29 decks541 decks
-7%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.4%inclusion29 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
5.2%inclusion28 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion366 decks541 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion208 decks541 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion135 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion96 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.2%inclusion50 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.2%inclusion50 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion40 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion503 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion150 decks472 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion122 decks541 decks
-7%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
22%inclusion117 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion76 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion72 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion53 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.2%inclusion50 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion48 decks541 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.6%inclusion41 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.0%inclusion38 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.7%inclusion36 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.7%inclusion36 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion34 decks541 decks
3%synergy