Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander) - Expensive Control

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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Phyrexian Metamorph
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Clever Impersonator
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Entomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Animate Dead
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Consider
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Mana Drain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Dance of the Dead
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Frantic Search
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Eye of Duskmantle
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Unmarked Grave
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Pile On
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Curate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Auton Soldier
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Flesh Duplicate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Unshakable Tail
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Doom Whisperer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Vile Entomber
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Body Double
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Spark Double
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Hexavus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Phantasmal Image
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Ledger Shredder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Copycrook
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Baleful Strix
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sinister Starfish
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Nightveil Sprite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Dogged Detective
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Frog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mindwhisker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Starving Revenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Marvo, Deep Operative
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fain, the Broker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Spybug
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Clone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Callidus Assassin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Strandcatcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Mission Briefing
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ephara's Dispersal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Heartless Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Curtains' Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Buried Alive
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Persist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Winternight Stories
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Exhume
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Flood of Recollection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Careful Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Connive // Concoct
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Tempest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Notion Rain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Power Conduit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Essence Anchor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Candlestick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ransom Note
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bonehoard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Torpor Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Search for Azcanta
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gossip's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Counterbalance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Words of Waste
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bottomless Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Necrogen Mists
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Oppression
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
52%synergy
City of Brass
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Undercity Sewers
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Conduit Pylons
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Hidden Grotto
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Oracles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-36%synergy
River of Tears
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy