Thalia, Guardian of Thraben (Commander) - Optimized

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Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Rank #1,850
24decks
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Kara Blinebry
Dec 4, 2025
How to Stop Losing to Counterspell in Commander
The nightmare of every Magic player: you play your game-winning spell, and an opponent counters it? Let's take a look at some alternatives.
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Thalia, Heretic Cathar
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Containment Priest
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Archon of Emeria
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Deafening Silence
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Rest in Peace
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Armageddon
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Pearl Medallion
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mana Tithe
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Hushbringer
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Windborn Muse
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Glowrider
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Selfless Spirit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Serra Ascendant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cathar Commando
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Alms Collector
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Tocatli Honor Guard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Soulless Jailer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Aven Interrupter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Strict Proctor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Innocence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Palace Jailer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tithe Taker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Silence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Orim's Chant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Angel's Grace
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Elements
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Calamity's Wake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Final Showdown
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Condemn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Abeyance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Revitalize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Moment of Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Wrath of God
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ravages of War
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Day of Judgment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Estates
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Martial Coup
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Helping Hand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thorn of Amethyst
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Winter Orb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Oketra's Monument
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Winter Moon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Aether Vial
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Damping Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Helm of Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Static Orb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Meekstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Null Rod
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Endless Atlas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Aura of Silence
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Rule of Law
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Paladin Class
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Stony Silence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Kismet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Honor of the Pure
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Solemnity
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Charitable Levy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fall of the Thran
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Always Watching
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Crackdown
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Kor Haven
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Grange
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy