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Brian Cain
Feb 2, 2026
Best Case Scenario Mentality and Setup Cost in Commander
Are you putting cards in your Commander decks based on their best case scenario? You might want to reconsider that. Let's discuss.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirkwood Bats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Surge Conductor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Doomed Traveler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Orzhov Enforcer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Hardened Tactician
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Unruly Mob
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Corpse Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Ministrant of Obligation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Claim Jumper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hunted Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ninth Bridge Patrol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gurgling Anointer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Kor Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Night Clubber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Requiem Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Outlaw Medic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skullport Merchant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Girder Goons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the Last Breath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Healer of the Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Myr Convert
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Debtors' Transport
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Reroute Systems
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Return to Dust
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hero's Downfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flare of Faith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Alarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Secure the Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Night // Day
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nasty End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tragic Slip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Embrace Oblivion
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Captain's Call
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gisa's Bidding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Environmental Sciences
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Doomskar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Emergency Weld
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadow Summoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Arm the Cathars
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Treasure Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Armillary Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Chest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spawning Pit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Commanding Presence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Omen of the Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Bonds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Murder Investigation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Arrest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Valor of the Worthy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri's Binding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Night Dealings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Intangible Virtue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Leader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Subterranean Hangar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mystifying Maze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cryptic Spires
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-47%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sol Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Orzhov Locket
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Worn Powerstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Promising Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy