Redshift, Rocketeer Chief (Commander) - Budget

Cas Hinds
May 18, 2026
The Power of the Pilot and Holding Back in Commander
Should you hold back when playing Commander with newer players? Are there other ways to give them a better experience?
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Moxfield
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Wildgrowth Archaic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Unsubtle Mockery
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Efflorescence
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Newt
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boom Scholar
45%inclusion104 decks232 decks
45%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
44%inclusion102 decks232 decks
43%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
43%inclusion99 decks232 decks
41%synergy
Beastrider Vanguard
41%inclusion94 decks232 decks
40%synergy
Elvish Refueler
40%inclusion92 decks232 decks
39%synergy
Svella, Ice Shaper
40%inclusion92 decks232 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
36%inclusion83 decks232 decks
35%synergy
Draconautics Engineer
35%inclusion81 decks232 decks
35%synergy
Afterburner Expert
34%inclusion78 decks231 decks
34%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
36%inclusion84 decks232 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Anarchomancer
44%inclusion101 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
41%inclusion96 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
36%inclusion83 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Crew
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
32%synergy
Gift of the Viper
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
34%inclusion78 decks232 decks
32%synergy
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
34%inclusion78 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Orochi Leafcaller
33%inclusion77 decks232 decks
33%synergy
Prowcatcher Specialist
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Greasewrench Goblin
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
33%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Agonasaur Rex
31%inclusion71 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Pit Automaton
30%inclusion69 decks231 decks
30%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
30%inclusion69 decks232 decks
28%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
28%inclusion65 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
26%inclusion61 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Surveyor
26%inclusion61 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Leafkin Avenger
26%inclusion61 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Dynamite Diver
25%inclusion58 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Steel Hellkite
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Burnout Bashtronaut
24%inclusion55 decks231 decks
24%synergy
Treetop Snarespinner
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
23%inclusion53 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Drillworks Mole
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Duskwatch Recruiter
21%inclusion48 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Flamewave Invoker
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Hazard of the Dunes
17%inclusion40 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Adrenaline Jockey
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Grumgully, the Generous
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Pyrewood Gearhulk
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Stampeding Scurryfoot
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Greenbelt Guardian
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Ruby, Daring Tracker
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Rulik Mons, Warren Chief
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Bane
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Pacesetter Paragon
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Invoker
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Dracosaur Auxiliary
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Marketback Walker
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Ghoda
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Frog Butler
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Camera Launcher
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
31%inclusion71 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
-12%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion65 decks232 decks
-25%synergy
Invigorate
28%inclusion64 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
25%inclusion57 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Run Over
19%inclusion44 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Burst of Strength
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Giant Growth
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Road Rage
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Defend the Rider
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Broken Wings
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Skycrash
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Bulk Up
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Bestow Greatness
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Crash and Burn
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Call
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Blossoming Defense
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Pillar Launch
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Fuel the Flames
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Aim High
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Web
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
6%synergy
High Stride
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Stony Strength
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Fling
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Brute Force
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Leaping Ambush
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Charm
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
-17%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion65 decks232 decks
-15%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Decimate
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Rise from the Wreck
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Push the Limit
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
-19%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Plow Through
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Scale Up
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
-32%synergy
Wild Ride
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Charge
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Farseek
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
-25%synergy
Soul's Majesty
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Burner Rocket
29%inclusion66 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion53 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Chainsaw
22%inclusion50 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Spire Mechcycle
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Mantle
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Clamorous Ironclad
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Diviner's Wand
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Earthrumbler
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Compactor
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Rover Blades
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Tower of Fortunes
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Colossus Hammer
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
-12%synergy
Point the Way
26%inclusion59 decks231 decks
25%synergy
Raised by Giants
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
-18%synergy
Silken Strength
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Fight Rigging
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Work
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Tavern Brawler
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Colossification
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Growth
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
-13%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Count on Luck
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Instill Energy
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Outpace Oblivion
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Rancor
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Dragon Mantle
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Well Rested
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Talent
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
0%synergy
March of the World Ooze
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Roaring Earth
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Spark Hunter
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Samut, Tyrant Smasher
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
42%inclusion98 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
21%inclusion48 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Rocky Roads
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Wild Roads
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
-13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Raging Ravine
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-21%synergy
Hidden Nursery
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
52%inclusion120 decks232 decks
-26%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion105 decks232 decks
-16%synergy
Boommobile
42%inclusion97 decks232 decks
41%synergy
Gruul Signet
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Veloheart Bike
28%inclusion65 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
Energy Refractor
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Urn of Godfire
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Locket
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion232 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion232 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
59%inclusion136 decks232 decks
-25%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion104 decks232 decks
-23%synergy
Rugged Highlands
41%inclusion96 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Game Trail
38%inclusion89 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
-22%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Stump Stomp
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
-31%synergy
Night Market
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Bristling Backwoods
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Racers' Ring
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Bleeding Woods
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Highland Forest
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-2%synergy