Nekusar, the Mindrazer (Commander) - Optimized

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
Flashback
9.2%inclusion52 decks567 decks
2%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
7.0%inclusion41 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.7%inclusion38 decks567 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.4%inclusion30 decks551 decks
4%synergy
Resonating Lute
4.5%inclusion26 decks578 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Underworld Dreams
81%inclusion1.79K decks2.21K decks
74%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
77%inclusion1.69K decks2.21K decks
72%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
79%inclusion1.73K decks2.21K decks
70%synergy
Winds of Change
74%inclusion1.64K decks2.21K decks
69%synergy
Windfall
91%inclusion2.01K decks2.21K decks
68%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
73%inclusion1.61K decks2.20K decks
67%synergy
Fate Unraveler
71%inclusion1.57K decks2.21K decks
65%synergy
Jace's Archivist
71%inclusion1.57K decks2.21K decks
65%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
72%inclusion1.58K decks2.19K decks
63%synergy
Dark Deal
70%inclusion1.54K decks2.21K decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Waste Not
66%inclusion1.45K decks2.21K decks
54%synergy
Molten Psyche
65%inclusion1.44K decks2.21K decks
61%synergy
Whispering Madness
64%inclusion1.40K decks2.21K decks
57%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
63%inclusion1.39K decks2.21K decks
56%synergy
Howling Mine
62%inclusion1.36K decks2.21K decks
56%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion1.35K decks2.21K decks
17%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
61%inclusion1.35K decks2.21K decks
57%synergy
Arcane Denial
61%inclusion1.34K decks2.21K decks
32%synergy
Wheel and Deal
60%inclusion1.31K decks2.21K decks
56%synergy
Reforge the Soul
58%inclusion1.27K decks2.21K decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
75%inclusion1.65K decks2.21K decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion1.35K decks2.21K decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion1.22K decks2.21K decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion1.15K decks2.21K decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.21K decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.21K decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion997 decks2.21K decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion789 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion715 decks2.21K decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion701 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
49%inclusion1.08K decks2.21K decks
41%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
45%inclusion1K decks2.21K decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion939 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
40%inclusion885 decks2.21K decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
37%inclusion809 decks2.21K decks
27%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
32%inclusion706 decks2.21K decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
32%inclusion702 decks2.21K decks
25%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
31%inclusion682 decks2.21K decks
28%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion650 decks2.21K decks
24%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
25%inclusion559 decks2.21K decks
22%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion546 decks2.21K decks
21%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
24%inclusion538 decks2.21K decks
22%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
24%inclusion524 decks2.21K decks
15%synergy
Master of the Feast
23%inclusion513 decks2.21K decks
21%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
20%inclusion441 decks2.21K decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion406 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
18%inclusion143 decks800 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion379 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion351 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion140 decks989 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion312 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion292 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
12%inclusion268 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion252 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
11%inclusion251 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion224 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion223 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion220 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion211 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Chasm Skulker
9.1%inclusion200 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
8.9%inclusion194 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
8.4%inclusion186 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.3%inclusion184 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.9%inclusion175 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.8%inclusion142 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
7.2%inclusion159 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Fell Specter
6.5%inclusion144 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Sangromancer
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Bone Miser
6.3%inclusion138 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
5.6%inclusion124 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.4%inclusion119 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
5.3%inclusion116 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion1.20K decks2.21K decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion970 decks2.21K decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion922 decks2.21K decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion722 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion716 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion680 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion627 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion533 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
22%inclusion493 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion489 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion469 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion331 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion321 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion276 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Dream Fracture
12%inclusion273 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion235 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Vision Skeins
10%inclusion220 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion210 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion201 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
9.0%inclusion199 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.5%inclusion188 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
8.5%inclusion187 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion183 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.8%inclusion149 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion137 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
5.9%inclusion131 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.3%inclusion117 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Peer into the Abyss
52%inclusion1.14K decks2.21K decks
46%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
48%inclusion1.05K decks2.21K decks
38%synergy
Echo of Eons
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.21K decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion959 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion813 decks2.21K decks
17%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion562 decks2.21K decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fate
23%inclusion504 decks2.21K decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion496 decks2.21K decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion495 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
22%inclusion486 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Prosperity
21%inclusion472 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Time Reversal
21%inclusion465 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Incendiary Command
21%inclusion465 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Time Spiral
20%inclusion436 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion340 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion339 decks2.21K decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion324 decks2.21K decks
-10%synergy
Day's Undoing
13%inclusion276 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion263 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion247 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion245 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
8.2%inclusion180 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.1%inclusion178 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.7%inclusion169 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.4%inclusion164 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion161 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion921 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
36%inclusion798 decks2.21K decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion572 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Mindcrank
23%inclusion515 decks2.21K decks
21%synergy
Temple Bell
18%inclusion407 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion394 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
17%inclusion385 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
Memory Jar
13%inclusion279 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion252 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Iron Maiden
11%inclusion235 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion228 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion217 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion168 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.8%inclusion151 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.7%inclusion126 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
5.3%inclusion117 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
56%inclusion1.23K decks2.21K decks
51%synergy
Liliana's Caress
51%inclusion1.11K decks2.21K decks
44%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
45%inclusion1K decks2.21K decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion972 decks2.21K decks
30%synergy
Forced Fruition
43%inclusion946 decks2.21K decks
39%synergy
Megrim
41%inclusion912 decks2.21K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
37%inclusion810 decks2.21K decks
33%synergy
Fevered Visions
35%inclusion768 decks2.21K decks
31%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
31%inclusion689 decks2.21K decks
28%synergy
Curiosity
26%inclusion576 decks2.21K decks
22%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion520 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
21%inclusion464 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion458 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
12%inclusion274 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion183 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
8.2%inclusion180 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.6%inclusion167 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion134 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Raiders' Wake
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.5%inclusion122 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.2%inclusion115 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.0%inclusion111 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
28%inclusion625 decks2.21K decks
25%synergy
Jace Beleren
10%inclusion219 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.6%inclusion145 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.7%inclusion125 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion1.48K decks2.21K decks
32%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
36%inclusion794 decks2.21K decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion775 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion590 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
26%inclusion581 decks2.21K decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion457 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion241 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion222 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.8%inclusion172 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion169 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion164 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion147 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion144 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.5%inclusion121 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion2.15K decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion1.95K decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion1.17K decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion1.11K decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion1.08K decks2.21K decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion995 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion803 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion759 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion728 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion640 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion558 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion454 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion438 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion391 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion337 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion257 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion248 decks2.21K decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion237 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion220 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion161 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion2.11K decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion2.10K decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion2.09K decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion2.07K decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion1.69K decks2.21K decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion1.65K decks2.21K decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion1.63K decks2.21K decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion1.34K decks2.21K decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion1.33K decks2.21K decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion1.29K decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion1.26K decks2.21K decks
25%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion1.15K decks2.21K decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion1.13K decks2.21K decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1.09K decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion1.08K decks2.21K decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion1.04K decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion1.01K decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
41%inclusion898 decks2.21K decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion730 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion670 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion649 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion642 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion605 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion603 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion601 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion593 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion591 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion588 decks2.21K decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion565 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion558 decks2.21K decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion547 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion537 decks2.21K decks
-13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion375 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion373 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion370 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion344 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion338 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion334 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion317 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion309 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion309 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion298 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion296 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion285 decks2.21K decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion281 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion274 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
12%inclusion274 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion273 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion258 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy