Talrand, Sky Summoner (Commander) - Optimized Counterspells

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Dec 11, 2025
How To Play Drakes Differently In Commander
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Merchant Scroll
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Cryptic Command
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Wash Away
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Disallow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
36%synergy
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Counterspell
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Murmuring Mystic
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Master of Waves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cemetery Illuminator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Merfolk Wayfinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trawler Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Guile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mathise, Surge Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scroll Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Looter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spiketail Hatchling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Docent of Perfection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rootwater Hunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tidal Warrior
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Tenacious Tomeseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tidal Courier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Vandal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Augur of Bolas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Archmage's Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Void Shatter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Engulf the Shore
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Anticipate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wizard's Retort
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Confluence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
High Tide
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Think Twice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Dissolve
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Brainsurge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Dissipate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Turnabout
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Capsize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Foil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Farsight Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Saw It Coming
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Peer Through Depths
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Into the Roil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mission Briefing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Spell Crumple
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Unwind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Desertion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Impulse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Divert Disaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Focus the Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deprive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
A Little Chat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Treasure Cruise
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sleight of Hand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hidden Strings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Spectral Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Step Through
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Portent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flood of Recollection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Inundate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Spring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flood of Tears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Devastation Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Call to Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Day's Undoing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Heist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blatant Thievery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hands of Binding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Baral's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Expropriate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Winged Words
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Recurring Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Johann's Stopgap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Open into Wonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kill Switch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Immortal Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Web
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Torpor Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Back to Basics
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
As Foretold
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Trade Routes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Favorable Winds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Frogify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Frozen Aether
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overburden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Future Sight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Melee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Agna Qel'a
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Caged Sun
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Forger's Foundry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy