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Aug 24, 2026
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Amass: The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards
Which amass cards see the most Commander play? The top ten, from Orcish Medicine to Orcish Bowmasters, plus how the mechanic actually works.
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The Great Goblin
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
My Precious
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Bothersome Noisemaker
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Great Goblin, Foul-Hearted
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
87%inclusion142 decks164 decks
78%synergy
Reanimate
97%inclusion159 decks164 decks
71%synergy
Nazgûl
73%inclusion120 decks164 decks
68%synergy
The Black Gate
73%inclusion120 decks164 decks
64%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
64%inclusion105 decks164 decks
58%synergy
Living Death
60%inclusion99 decks164 decks
54%synergy
Barad-dûr
62%inclusion101 decks164 decks
54%synergy
Animate Dead
61%inclusion100 decks164 decks
52%synergy
Anger
57%inclusion93 decks164 decks
45%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
50%inclusion82 decks164 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion122 decks164 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion87 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
51%inclusion83 decks164 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion82 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion79 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion78 decks164 decks
32%synergy
Ringsight
46%inclusion76 decks164 decks
39%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
46%inclusion75 decks164 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion73 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
88%inclusion145 decks164 decks
76%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion141 decks164 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion86 decks164 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion83 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion77 decks164 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion73 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion68 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion65 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion68 decks164 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion66 decks164 decks
35%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
30%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Wonder
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Moria Scavenger
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Warg Rider
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Bone Miser
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Grave Researcher
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Changeling Outcast
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
11%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
-12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Ringwraiths
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Saruman the White
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Hostage Taker
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Entomb
40%inclusion66 decks164 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion65 decks164 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
-15%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Plating
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
-0%synergy
Orcish Medicine
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
-15%synergy
Glorious Gale
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-0%synergy
Negate
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion64 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Claim the Precious
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Summons of Saruman
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Birthday Escape
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Treason of Isengard
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Widespread Brutality
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Exhume
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Foray of Orcs
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
In the Darkness Bind Them
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
9%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
9%synergy
March from the Black Gate
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Waste Not
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
There and Back Again
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion87 decks164 decks
39%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
46%inclusion75 decks164 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion59 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
-16%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion159 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion159 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
80%inclusion132 decks164 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion104 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion97 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion83 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Inherited Envelope
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
19%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion160 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion160 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion156 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion156 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion124 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Mount Doom
74%inclusion122 decks164 decks
68%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion120 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion111 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion103 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion103 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
62%inclusion102 decks164 decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion102 decks164 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion100 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
59%inclusion96 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion90 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion81 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion80 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion79 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion71 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
-19%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion60 decks164 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion59 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
-0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
-14%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
4%synergy
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