Talrand, Sky Summoner (Commander) - Expensive Core Spellslinger

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John Sherwood
Nov 17, 2025
Rule Zero: Avatar's Double-Faced Sagas as Commanders
The double-faced Sagas in Avatar aren't technically legal to run as your commander, but maybe your pod won't mind. Here's how to build them.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Murmuring Mystic
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Archmage of Runes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Opt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Winged Words
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Ponder
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Narset's Reversal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Reality Shift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Peregrine Drake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Geyser Drake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Academy Wall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Steamcore Scholar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Windstorm Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enclave Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thieving Magpie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
River Merfolk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Paragon of Gathering Mists
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Merfolk Wayfinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Oneirophage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Nadir Kraken
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Wall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Walking Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Docent of Perfection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Seastalkers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unblinking Observer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Perplexing Test
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Cancel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Unsummon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Anticipate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Beyeen Veil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Wizard's Retort
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Impulse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Spell Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Telling Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Whiplash Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Opportunity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hithlain Knots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dive Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cyber Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Deliberate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Power Sink
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stern Scolding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Turn Aside
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Aetherspouts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Release to the Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reality Ripple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Lesson
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Keep Safe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dismiss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Discontinuity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Divination
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
River's Rebuke
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Ravenform
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Flood of Recollection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Chart a Course
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Index
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Distant Melody
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Game Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inundate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Exhaustion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eye Spy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Energy Tap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tranquilize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arwen's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Relearn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clear the Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pull from the Deep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Environmental Sciences
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rise from the Tides
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Foresee
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
See Beyond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wash Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Counsel of the Soratami
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Touch of Brilliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Last Thoughts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Invoke the Winds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tidings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call to Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dream Cache
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Braingeyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sleep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
The Magic Mirror
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Candlestick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Splicer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx-Bone Wand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glamdring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wishing Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hulldrifter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diviner's Wand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Gravitational Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Melee
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Noggle the Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eye of the Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Frozen Aether
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nerd Rage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Copy Land
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind's Dilation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hive Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jace Reawakened
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Secret Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arid Archway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Soldevi Excavations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Guildless Commons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Heraldic Banner
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-40%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Forger's Foundry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Beyeen Veil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy