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Alejandro Fuentes
Sep 8, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
The Best Two-Type Commanders in Magic, Ranked
A tier-ranked look at Commander's best two-creature-type generals, from Kaalia of the Vast to the adorable Olag and Miau, New Friends.
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The Theorist, Jace Beleren
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
86%synergy
Serra Ascendant
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Monastery Mentor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Ivory Tower
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Venser's Journal
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
33%synergy
True Conviction
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Akroma's Will
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
48%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Ledger Shredder
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Lyse Hext
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Student of Ojutai
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Mantis Rider
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Elusive Spellfist
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Sage of the Skies
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Githzerai Monk
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Drumbellower
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Lone Missionary
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Schema Thief
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Gondor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Stratus Dancer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mistfire Adept
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Persistent Petitioners
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Soltari Monk
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Union of the Third Path
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Congregate
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Absorb
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Lantern Flare
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Grace
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
War Report
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Invoke the Divine
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Riot Control
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
New Way Forward
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Jeskai Charm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Flying Crane Technique
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Reward the Faithful
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ojutai's Command
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Rally the Monastery
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Light of Hope
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Warleader's Helix
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Faithful Mending
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sanctify
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Resurrection Orb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Jeskai Ascendancy
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Path of Bravery
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Aligned Heart
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cleric Class
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Monk Class
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Boon Reflection
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Narset Transcendent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Steppe
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Nomad Stadium
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mutavault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Island
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Raugrin Triome
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-33%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
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