Octavia, Living Thesis (Commander) - Expensive Core Spellslinger

Octavia, Living Thesis
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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jun 3, 2026
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Building Colorless Spellslinger in Commander with The Dawning Archaic
Jesse's colorless deck for The Dawning Archaic is built around a bizarre constraint: cram in every instant and sorcery we can, then cast them for free!
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Flow State
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Pym Particles
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Muse Seeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Consider
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Thought Scour
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Shoreline Looter
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Ledger Shredder
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Mental Note
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Artful Dodge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Resculpt
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Pongify
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Lórien Revealed
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Opt
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Picklock Prankster
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Looter il-Kor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Haughty Djinn
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Drake Hatcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Chasm Skulker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Veteran Ice Climber
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Champion of Wits
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Invisible Stalker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Constable
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Spectral Sailor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Brazen Borrower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The Warring Triad
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Steamcore Scholar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Oneirophage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Sink into Stupor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Shadow Rift
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Reality Shift
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Archmage's Charm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Gigadrowse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Cryptic Command
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Mission Briefing
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Leap
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Obsessive Search
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Occult Epiphany
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Peek
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Jwari Disruption
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Beyeen Veil
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Cyber Conversion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Curate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
You Come to a River
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Beyond
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
High Tide
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Unwind
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Siren's Call
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Refute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Ray of Erasure
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Stubborn Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Aetherspouts
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Secrets of the Key
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Defy Gravity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Submerge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wash Away
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Plating
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Fumble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Remand
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Deep Analysis
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Quiet Speculation
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Slip Through Space
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Chart a Course
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Careful Study
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Mists of Lórien
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Enter the Enigma
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Spectral Deluge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Echo of Eons
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Consuming Tide
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Rise from the Tides
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Tome Scour
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Distortion Strike
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Whelming Wave
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winternight Stories
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hard Evidence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerous Sight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Start the TARDIS
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ideas Unbound
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Merchant Scroll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Into the Fae Court
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Insights
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bamboozle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Retraced Image
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Traverse Eternity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Duplicity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Winged Words
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
The Magic Mirror
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Glamdring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Library of Leng
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Search for Azcanta
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Frogify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Deep Freeze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Wings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Conclave
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Agna Qel'a
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Terrain Generator
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Castle Vantress
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Tectonic Edge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Factory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Cactus Preserve
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Palace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-38%synergy
Drownyard Temple
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blast Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Mystifying Maze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-37%synergy
Sol Ring
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-58%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-42%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Sink into Stupor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Demolition Field
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Jwari Disruption
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Beyeen Veil
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Conduit Pylons
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Umara Wizard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
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