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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 9, 2026
What Are the Best Utility Lands in Commander?
Lands are in every single Commander deck, but not all of them just produce mana. So let's look at the ten best utility lands in the format.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Curiosity
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Opt
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Izzet Charm
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Quick Study
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Clear the Mind
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Negate
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Consider
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Tandem Lookout
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Crackling Drake
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Young Pyromancer
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sprite Dragon
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Lookout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Oneirophage
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Windrider Wizard
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Hypersonic Dragon
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visionary
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rewind
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Refute
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Ionize
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Demand Answers
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Dispel
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Brainsurge
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Mental Modulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Unsummon
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Think Twice
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Radical Idea
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Unwind
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Counterflux
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Chemister's Insight
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Cancel
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Into the Roil
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mana Leak
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Electrolyze
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Expedite
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Blink of an Eye
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Peek
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Glimmerburst
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Hithlain Knots
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Anticipate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Teach by Example
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Learn from the Past
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Deliberate
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Keep Safe
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Quicken
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Turn Aside
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Molten Exhale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Divination
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Ancestral Reminiscence
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Tormenting Voice
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Renegade Tactics
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-25%synergy
Winged Words
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Tide
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Beacon Bolt
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Birthday Escape
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Compulsive Research
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Crash Through
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Warlord's Fury
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Playful Shove
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Secrets
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Flood of Recollection
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Role Reversal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Portent
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Into the Fire
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Prize
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Gorgon's Head
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Wizard Class
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Firemind's Research
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Ascension
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Improbable Alliance
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Combat Research
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
The Surgical Bay
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Izzet Locket
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Sky Diamond
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Firemind Vessel
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geode
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
-30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Campus
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Highland Lake
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Bluff
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Molten Tributary
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-26%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy