Redshift, Rocketeer Chief (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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Umbral Mantle
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
99%synergy
Staff of Domination
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
98%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
91%synergy
Orochi Leafcaller
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Invigorate
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Beastrider Vanguard
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Walking Ballista
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Aggravated Assault
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Llanowar Elves
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Engineer
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Reckless Handling
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Delighted Halfling
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Worldly Tutor
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Seedborn Muse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Tyvar, the Pummeler
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Elvish Mystic
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Vexing Shusher
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Agonasaur Rex
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Tinder Wall
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Flamewave Invoker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Captivating Crew
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Matron
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Svella, Ice Shaper
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Duskwatch Recruiter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Eternal Witness
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Barkform Harvester
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Beast Whisperer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Seeker of Skybreak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Briarhorn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Formidable Speaker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Studious First-Year
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Evolution Witness
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fauna Shaman
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Quirion Ranger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Haywire Mite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Gift of the Viper
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Chord of Calling
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Bolt Bend
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Pyroblast
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Royal Treatment
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Summoner's Pact
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Defense
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Embiggen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Overprotect
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bounty of the Hunt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bulk Up
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Burst of Strength
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Giant Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Web
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Guttural Response
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Groundswell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Finale of Devastation
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Scale Up
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Reckless Charge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Wild Ride
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Shared Roots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Birthing Pod
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Stitcher's Graft
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Implement of Ferocity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Diviner's Wand
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Well Rested
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Rancor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Wild Growth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Instill Energy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Centaur Garden
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Hashep Oasis
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Tales
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Energy Refractor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mossfire Egg
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Star
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Karplusan Forest
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mossfire Valley
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Game Trail
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Commercial District
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Thornspire Verge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Copperline Gorge
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Gruul Turf
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy