Redshift, Rocketeer Chief (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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Baxter Building
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
76%inclusion65 decks86 decks
74%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Umbral Mantle
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Staff of Domination
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Svella, Ice Shaper
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Return of the Wildspeaker
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Hardened Scales
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kami of Whispered Hopes
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Orochi Leafcaller
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Agonasaur Rex
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Captivating Crew
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Beast Whisperer
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Boom Scholar
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Beastrider Vanguard
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Draconautics Engineer
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Incubation Druid
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Duskwatch Recruiter
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Refueler
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ouroboroid
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Vorinclex
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Afterburner Expert
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Drillworks Mole
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Leafkin Avenger
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Formidable Speaker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Scythecat Cub
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Shusher
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Pit Automaton
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Flamewave Invoker
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Burnout Bashtronaut
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Treetop Snarespinner
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Gift of the Viper
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Invigorate
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Call
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Gift
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Royal Treatment
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Hunter's Insight
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Overprotect
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Summoner's Pact
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Blossoming Defense
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Witch's Web
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Season of Gathering
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Decimate
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Majesty
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Scale Up
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Germination Practicum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Wild Ride
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Push the Limit
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Paruns
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Chainsaw
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Diviner's Wand
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Burner Rocket
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Planar Bridge
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Well Rested
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Rancor
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Fight Rigging
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Point the Way
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Branching Evolution
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Talent
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Bard Class
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Greater Good
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Raiding Schemes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Raised by Giants
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Tavern Brawler
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
March of the World Ooze
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Woodland
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Raging Ravine
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Centaur Garden
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Boommobile
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Gruul Signet
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Energy Refractor
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Veloheart Bike
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion83 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion83 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Stomping Ground
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Mossfire Valley
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Game Trail
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Turf
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Commercial District
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Abandon
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Copperline Gorge
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Highlands
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Highland Forest
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy