River Song (Commander) - Core Burn

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Roman Milan
Oct 21, 2025
How To Be New and Cannibalize a Deck for the First Time
If you're playing Commander, you'll eventually need to pillage cards from one deck to make another - Roman Milan walks us through the whole ordeal.
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Price of Freedom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Agna Qel'a
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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Field of Ruin
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Junktroller
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
The Reality Chip
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Expressive Iteration
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Barkform Harvester
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Tomb Trawler
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Volatile Fault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
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Chaos Warp
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Experimental Augury
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
River Song's Diary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Opt
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sandworm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Hired Giant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Companion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tandem Lookout
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Ardent Dustspeaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Flux Channeler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Augur of Bolas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Future
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Harsh Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Investigator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pain Distributor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Pyromancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Transplant Theorist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Noble Benefactor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gelectrode
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Docent of Perfection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Slip Out the Back
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Anticipate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Spell Crumple
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Impulse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Deliberate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unleash Fury
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Peer Through Depths
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Arcbond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Truth or Tale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Fling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cyber Conversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grab the Reins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Invert Polarity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Farsight Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Supplant Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Didn't Say Please
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Blessed Reincarnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Infusion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Sleight of Hand
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Geomancer's Gambit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
From the Ashes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Serum Visions
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Clear the Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dream Cache
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Memories Returning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Zenith Festival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sowing Salt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Act on Impulse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sarkhan's Dragonfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Extract
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Thud
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bribery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fathom Trawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quiet Speculation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Insights
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Speculation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reality Scramble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanity Grinding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crumble to Dust
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strike It Rich
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Descent of the Dragons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ancestral Reminiscence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Portent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brood Birthing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Acquire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Bauble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Psychogenic Probe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
TARDIS
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reito Lantern
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scroll Rack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hithlain Rope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Torch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Sunbird's Invocation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Future Sight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Artist's Talent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Precognition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quest for Pure Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Widespread Panic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Powerbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Improbable Alliance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Repercussion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Search for Azcanta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Ghost Quarter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Restless Spire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Replicating Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Demolition Field
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Sundering Eruption
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Ferrous Lake
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Prismari Campus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Crystal Grotto
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy