Nekusar, the Mindrazer (Commander) - Counterspells

Alternate Names:

Eddie, Lord of LightEddie, Lord of Light

Alex Wicker
May 28, 2026
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Razorkin Needlehead
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Howling Mine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Underworld Dreams
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Fate Unraveler
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Whispering Madness
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Molten Psyche
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Winds of Change
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Waste Not
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Jace's Archivist
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Dark Deal
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Reforge the Soul
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Master of the Feast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Raven Eagle
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fog Bank
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fell Specter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Wheel and Deal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Vision Skeins
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Baleful Mastery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dream Fracture
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Strike
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Refute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Shore Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Peer into the Abyss
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Day's Undoing
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Incendiary Command
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Time Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Game Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Library of Leng
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Temple Bell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Iron Maiden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Memory Jar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Fevered Visions
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Spiteful Visions
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Liliana's Caress
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Megrim
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Phyresis
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Curiosity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Price of Knowledge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vanishing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Honest Work
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Locket
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy