Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander) - Budget Self-Mill

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Serpent's Pass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curate
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Unshakable Tail
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Nightveil Sprite
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Sinister Starfish
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Consider
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Charnel Serenade
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Dogged Detective
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Pile On
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Eye of Duskmantle
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Baleful Strix
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Doom Whisperer
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Ephara's Dispersal
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Candlestick
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Master of Death
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Price of Fame
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Soul Diviner
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Hexavus
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Likeness Looter
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Mulldrifter
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Fain, the Broker
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Watcher of Hours
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Massacre Wurm
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Evil Twin
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Dimir Spybug
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Dream Eater
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Thrull Parasite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Copycrook
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Mindwhisker
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Starving Revenant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Shriekmaw
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtbound Phantasm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Copy Catchers
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Vile Entomber
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Body Double
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Il Mheg Pixie
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Undercover Operative
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
The Ancient One
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Deranged Assistant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Whispering Snitch
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Clever Impersonator
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Grave Titan
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Millikin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Strandcatcher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shoreline Looter
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Discovery // Dispersal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Mission Briefing
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Spellgyre
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Counterpoint
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Lethal Scheme
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Drag the Canal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Cruel Truths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Ashes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Thought Scour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Wash Away
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Eat to Extinction
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reenact the Crime
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Refute
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-11%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Notion Rain
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Connive // Concoct
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Start the TARDIS
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Diresight
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Deep Analysis
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Contingency Plan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Taigam's Scheming
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Risky Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Winternight Stories
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Terror Tide
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Thought Erasure
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Grim Captain's Locker
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Power Conduit
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Essence Anchor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bonehoard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Gossip's Talent
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
42%synergy
Animate Dead
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Search for Azcanta
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Necromancy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Think Tank
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Stillness in Motion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Drownyard Temple
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Grounds
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Hostile Desert
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Restless Reef
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Isle
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Sunken Hollow
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Fetid Pools
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
28%synergy
River of Tears
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Port of Karfell
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Conduit Pylons
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Myriad Landscape
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ash Barrens
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Hidden Grotto
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Deceit
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-35%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy