Redshift, Rocketeer Chief (Commander) - Upgraded

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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MTGStocks
Training Compound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Follow the Lumarets
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
69%inclusion103 decks150 decks
67%synergy
Umbral Mantle
65%inclusion98 decks150 decks
64%synergy
Staff of Domination
65%inclusion98 decks150 decks
64%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
60%inclusion90 decks150 decks
58%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
59%inclusion89 decks150 decks
57%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
57%inclusion85 decks150 decks
56%synergy
Orochi Leafcaller
52%inclusion78 decks150 decks
52%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
51%inclusion77 decks150 decks
49%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
49%inclusion73 decks150 decks
47%synergy
Aggravated Assault
56%inclusion84 decks150 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion84 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
54%inclusion81 decks150 decks
44%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion79 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
52%inclusion78 decks150 decks
26%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
51%inclusion76 decks150 decks
40%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
51%inclusion76 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion72 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion68 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Svella, Ice Shaper
45%inclusion67 decks150 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
25%inclusion37 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Anarchomancer
43%inclusion64 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Walking Ballista
41%inclusion62 decks150 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion61 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Captivating Crew
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
38%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
39%inclusion58 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
38%inclusion57 decks150 decks
29%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
38%inclusion57 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
38%inclusion57 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Beastrider Vanguard
36%inclusion54 decks150 decks
35%synergy
Agonasaur Rex
34%inclusion51 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
29%inclusion44 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Beast Whisperer
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Duskwatch Recruiter
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
22%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
25%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
25%inclusion37 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Boom Scholar
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Flamewave Invoker
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Vexing Shusher
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Leafkin Avenger
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Formidable Speaker
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Vorinclex
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Draconautics Engineer
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Drillworks Mole
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Refueler
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Shaman of Forgotten Ways
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Steel Hellkite
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Evolution Witness
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Treetop Snarespinner
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Snakeskin Veil
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Invigorate
35%inclusion53 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Gift of the Viper
31%inclusion47 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Burst of Strength
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Siege Smash
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Hunter's Insight
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Overprotect
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Royal Treatment
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Witch's Web
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Summoner's Pact
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Embiggen
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Bulk Up
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
41%inclusion62 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion50 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Stump Stomp
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion39 decks150 decks
-17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Reckless Handling
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
-15%synergy
Season of Gathering
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
-12%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Charge
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Soul's Majesty
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Scale Up
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Hull Breach
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion64 decks150 decks
37%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
38%inclusion57 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion44 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
2%synergy
The Great Henge
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Diviner's Wand
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Burner Rocket
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Bone Sabres
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Power Fist
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Well Rested
39%inclusion58 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Rancor
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
-12%synergy
Hardened Scales
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Fight Rigging
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Raised by Giants
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Branching Evolution
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Instill Energy
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-0%synergy
Colossification
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Talent
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Hydra's Growth
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Work
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Doubling Season
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon Mantle
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Bard Class
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
65%inclusion97 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion49 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion42 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
24%inclusion36 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Centaur Garden
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Hashep Oasis
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion125 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion103 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
35%inclusion52 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Boommobile
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
-0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Energy Refractor
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion148 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion146 decks150 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion136 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
70%inclusion105 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion98 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion86 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
51%inclusion76 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
48%inclusion72 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion65 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
35%inclusion53 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion50 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion50 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Abandon
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Commercial District
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
24%inclusion36 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Copperline Gorge
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-0%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
-0%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
3%synergy