Redshift, Rocketeer Chief (Commander) - Optimized

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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Umbral Mantle
91%inclusion119 decks131 decks
89%synergy
Staff of Domination
89%inclusion117 decks131 decks
88%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
80%inclusion105 decks131 decks
80%synergy
Aggravated Assault
79%inclusion103 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Orochi Leafcaller
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
67%synergy
Walking Ballista
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
63%synergy
Invigorate
60%inclusion79 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Llanowar Elves
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Beastrider Vanguard
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Shusher
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Worldly Tutor
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Engineer
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Delighted Halfling
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Svella, Ice Shaper
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Flamewave Invoker
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Captivating Crew
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Agonasaur Rex
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Eternal Witness
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Duskwatch Recruiter
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Tinder Wall
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Matron
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Beast Whisperer
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Leafkin Avenger
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Briarhorn
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Barkform Harvester
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Incubation Druid
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Vorinclex
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Badgermole Cub
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Boom Scholar
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Drillworks Mole
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Formidable Speaker
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
-0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Veil of Summer
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Gift of the Viper
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Embiggen
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Summoner's Pact
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Royal Treatment
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Autumn's Veil
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Guttural Response
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Giant Growth
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Bounty of the Hunt
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Web
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Bulk Up
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Call
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-0%synergy
Burst of Strength
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Manamorphose
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Signal the Clans
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Handling
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Charge
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Scale Up
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-27%synergy
Stump Stomp
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-23%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Harmonize
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Season of Gathering
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ride
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Majesty
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
18%synergy
The Great Henge
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Birthing Pod
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Stitcher's Graft
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Diviner's Wand
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-0%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Implement of Ferocity
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Well Rested
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Rancor
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-20%synergy
Hardened Scales
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-0%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Instill Energy
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Fight Rigging
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Branching Evolution
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Raised by Giants
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Earth
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Hydra's Growth
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Greater Good
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Reflection
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Vault
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Shifting Woodland
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Tree of Tales
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Hashep Oasis
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Centaur Garden
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
14%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Signet
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Energy Refractor
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Boommobile
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Star
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Mossfire Egg
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion128 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion128 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion118 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Cinder Glade
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Mossfire Valley
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Rockfall Vale
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Game Trail
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Commercial District
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Copperline Gorge
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-0%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Turf
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Highlands
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-12%synergy