Redshift, Rocketeer Chief (Commander) - Optimized Activated Abilities

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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Orochi Leafcaller
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
100%synergy
Umbral Mantle
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Staff of Domination
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Walking Ballista
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Beastrider Vanguard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Aggravated Assault
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Llanowar Elves
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Beast Within
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Svella, Ice Shaper
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Worldly Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Anarchomancer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Flamewave Invoker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Captivating Crew
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Delighted Halfling
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Agonasaur Rex
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Beast Whisperer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vexing Shusher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Engineer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Barkform Harvester
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Elvish Mystic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Duskwatch Recruiter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Leafkin Avenger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tinder Wall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Spider Manifestation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Cheering Crowd
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ouroboroid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Marketback Walker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Matron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Invoker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Incubation Druid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Boom Scholar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Welder Automaton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
District Mascot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Gift of the Viper
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Invigorate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Chord of Calling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Overprotect
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Royal Treatment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Blossoming Defense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Summoner's Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Handling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Season of Gathering
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Majesty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Scale Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Calming Verse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
The Great Henge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Wand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Stitcher's Graft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Cube
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Implement of Ferocity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Diviner's Wand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smoke Bomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Birthing Pod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Well Rested
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sylvan Library
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Scales
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rancor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
City of Solitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Instill Energy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Asceticism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Treasure Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Centaur Garden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tree of Tales
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hashep Oasis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mariposa Military Base
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Energy Refractor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Gruul Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mossfire Egg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Star
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Rockfall Vale
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Rootbound Crag
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Karplusan Forest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Thornspire Verge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Game Trail
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Gruul Turf
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Commercial District
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Copperline Gorge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Stump Stomp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy