Rankle, Master of Pranks (Commander) - Upgraded

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Alex Wicker
Jun 24, 2025
Commander Philosophy - Game Winners vs. Game Changers
In this edition of Commander Philosophy, we look at the differences between ending the game and changing the game.
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Mornsong Aria
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Realm of Koh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Sangromancer
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Monument to Endurance
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Megrim
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
29%synergy
The Raven Man
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Ophiomancer
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Bloodghast
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Bone Miser
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Plaguecrafter
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Necrogoyf
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Burglar Rat
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mindslicer
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Fell Specter
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Containment Construct
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Virus Beetle
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Big Game Hunter
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Timeline Culler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Nezumi Informant
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Dread Presence
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Asylum Visitor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Defile
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Slip
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Withering Boon
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Deal
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Rankle's Prank
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Dread Return
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Vicious Rumors
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Smallpox
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Bone Shards
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Persist
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mind Rake
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Duress
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
From Under the Floorboards
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Arterial Flow
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Delirium Skeins
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Life's Finale
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Make an Example
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Endless Atlas
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
The Rack
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Caress
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Oppression
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Raiders' Wake
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Bitterblossom
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Dreams
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Bandit's Talent
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Oubliette
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Court of Ambition
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Dying to Serve
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Necrogen Mists
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
17%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Barren Moor
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
High Market
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy