Talrand, Sky Summoner (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ember Island Production
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Impulse
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Opt
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Serum Visions
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Preordain
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Consider
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Bident of Thassa
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Telling Time
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Ponder
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Wizard's Retort
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
33%synergy
High Tide
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Archmage of Runes
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Haughty Djinn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Docent of Perfection
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Guile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Silver Myr
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Negate
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Reality Shift
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Snap
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Anticipate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Resculpt
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Narset's Reversal
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Dig Through Time
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Abjure
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Archmage's Charm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Think Twice
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Peek
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mission Briefing
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mana Leak
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Unsummon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Delay
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Wash Away
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Into the Roil
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Aetherspouts
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Capsize
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Quick Study
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Unwind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
A Little Chat
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cyber Conversion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dissipate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Keep Watch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cryptic Command
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Meeting of Minds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Void Shatter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Synthetic Destiny
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Treasure Cruise
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Merchant Scroll
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Flood of Recollection
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Portent
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Polymorph
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sleight of Hand
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Wash Out
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Hidden Strings
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mass Polymorph
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mitotic Manipulation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sleep
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Retraced Image
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Chart a Course
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Divination
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rise from the Tides
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Birthday Escape
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Call to Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Heist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hands of Binding
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Time Warp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Proteus Staff
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Favorable Winds
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Kindred Discovery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Coastal Piracy
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Gravitational Shift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Precognition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Overburden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Opposition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Veil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Remote Isle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Heraldic Banner
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Forger's Foundry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy