Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander) - Combo

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Cas Hinds
Sep 1, 2025
Different Approaches To Building a Commander Deck
Cas Hinds takes a look at the different approaches to playing and deck building in Commander, listing the pros and cons of each.
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Koh, the Face Stealer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Purple Pentapus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Doom Whisperer
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Unshakable Tail
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Mission Briefing
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Buried Alive
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Reanimate
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Animate Dead
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Entomb
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
60%synergy
Consider
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Necromancy
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Pile On
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Curate
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Massacre Wurm
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Eye of Duskmantle
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Ephara's Dispersal
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Nightveil Sprite
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Dogged Detective
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
42%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Sinister Starfish
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Vile Entomber
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Body Double
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Master of Death
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Hexavus
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Archaeomancer
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Dream Eater
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Ledger Shredder
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Auton Soldier
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Soul Diviner
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Watcher of Hours
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Likeness Looter
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Psychic Frog
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Fain, the Broker
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Spybug
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Mulldrifter
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Astral Dragon
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Copycrook
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Phantasmal Image
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Price of Fame
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Spellgyre
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Drag the Canal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Heartless Act
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Essence Flux
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Unmarked Grave
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Charnel Serenade
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Notion Rain
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Lively Dirge
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Connive // Concoct
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Persist
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Stitch Together
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Exhume
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Start the TARDIS
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Ringsight
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Terror Tide
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Cut Your Losses
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Contingency Plan
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Doomsday
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Power Conduit
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Candlestick
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Essence Anchor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mindcrank
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ransom Note
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Enhanced Surveillance
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Gossip's Talent
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Dead
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Search for Azcanta
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
The Clone Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Think Tank
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Stillness in Motion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Grounds
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Drownyard Temple
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Restless Reef
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Signet
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Isle
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Conduit Pylons
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
14%synergy
River of Tears
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Hidden Grotto
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Port of Karfell
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Ruins
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Hideout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Oracles
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy