Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Otherworldly Gaze
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Doom Whisperer
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Buried Alive
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Animate Dead
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Curate
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Entomb
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Necromancy
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Consider
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Reanimate
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Pile On
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Unshakable Tail
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Baleful Strix
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Massacre Wurm
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Dogged Detective
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Vile Entomber
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Body Double
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Sinister Starfish
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Nightveil Sprite
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Soul Diviner
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Hexavus
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Clever Impersonator
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Master of Death
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Fain, the Broker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Auton Soldier
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Mulldrifter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Watcher of Hours
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Eye of Duskmantle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Spybug
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Starving Revenant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Agent of Treachery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Psychic Frog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Ledger Shredder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dream Eater
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mindwhisker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Astral Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Copycrook
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Shriekmaw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Price of Fame
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Mission Briefing
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Ephara's Dispersal
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Notion Rain
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Unmarked Grave
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Victimize
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Diresight
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Charnel Serenade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Start the TARDIS
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Connive // Concoct
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Contingency Plan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Risky Research
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Power Conduit
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Candlestick
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Essence Anchor
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Shifting Visage
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Search for Azcanta
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gossip's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Think Tank
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Grounds
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Undercity Sewers
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Isle
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Conduit Pylons
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Hidden Grotto
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Ruins
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Pools
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
River of Tears
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Port of Karfell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Murky Sewer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy