Thalia, Guardian of Thraben (Commander) - Budget Stax

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Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Rank #1,845
6decks
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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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82%synergy
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63%synergy
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16%synergy
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61%synergy
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56%synergy
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53%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
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57%synergy
Pearl Medallion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
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62%synergy
Windborn Muse
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61%synergy
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58%synergy
Mana Tithe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Mentor of the Meek
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Alms Collector
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Hushbringer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Sun Titan
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27%synergy
Strict Proctor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Bounty Agent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Ballyrush Banneret
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31%synergy
Palace Jailer
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31%synergy
Benalish Marshal
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30%synergy
Goldnight Commander
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30%synergy
Daru Warchief
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30%synergy
Sungold Sentinel
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33%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
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30%synergy
Intrepid Hero
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31%synergy
Bastion Protector
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22%synergy
Defiler of Faith
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24%synergy
Captain of the Watch
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28%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
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30%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
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32%synergy
Loyal Warhound
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22%synergy
Darien, King of Kjeldor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
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23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Catapult Master
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Soul's Attendant
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2%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
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12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Crovax, Ascendant Hero
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Absolution
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lossarnach Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Savior of Ollenbock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Devout Chaplain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gavony Dawnguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hanweir Militia Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aradesh, the Founder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Guardian of New Benalia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cemetery Protector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Divine Resilience
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Condemn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Brave the Elements
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Faith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Orim's Chant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fateful Absence
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14%synergy
Adamant Will
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16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Oblation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Abolish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Martial Coup
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Lay Down Arms
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cleansing Nova
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Helping Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Estates
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Makindi Stampede
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mass Calcify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Glory
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12%synergy
Cut a Deal
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2%synergy
Winds of Rath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Council's Judgment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
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12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Weathered Runestone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Damping Sphere
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Winter Moon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-3%synergy
Endless Atlas
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Spear of Heliod
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Horn of Gondor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pithing Needle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Veteran's Armaments
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Assemble the Players
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Rule of Law
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Kismet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Smile at Death
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Paladin Class
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Always Watching
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Rest in Peace
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Stony Silence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Deafening Silence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Divine Sacrament
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Destiny
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Grasp of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Suppression Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Veteran Soldier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karmic Justice
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15%synergy
Celestial Dawn
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17%synergy
Oblivion Ring
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14%synergy
Aura of Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Honor of the Pure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Secluded Steppe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Field of Ruin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Secret Tunnel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ghost Quarter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Memorial to Glory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Grange
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Desert of the True
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
New Benalia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shefet Dunes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Karoo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Makindi Stampede
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy