The Council of Four (Commander) - Budget Core

The Council of Four
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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The Eagles Are Coming!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lake-town Toymaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lakeshore Apothecary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Intangible Virtue
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Dream Fracture
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Valiant Knight
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
49%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Detective of the Month
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Opt
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Omens
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Thought Courier
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Merfolk Looter
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Loyal Warhound
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Lore Broker
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Homunculus Horde
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Spirited Companion
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Windborn Muse
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Nadir Kraken
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Omni-Changeling
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Station Monitor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Kid Loki
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Body of Knowledge
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Vandal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Westfold Rider
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Entity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Oneirophage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Thistledown Liege
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Drake
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Clarion Spirit
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
PuPu UFO
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Disdainful Stroke
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Deduce
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Long River's Pull
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-41%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-26%synergy
Loran's Escape
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Jwari Disruption
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-34%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Run Away Together
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorform
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Oblation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Charm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Bovine Intervention
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-32%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Wild Unraveling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Protective Response
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Dissolve
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Curate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Holy Day
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Faithful Mending
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Remand
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Defiant Strike
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Requisition Raid
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Mighty
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Suppression Ray
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Divination
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Makindi Stampede
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Council's Judgment
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Winged Words
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unstable Glyphbridge
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Argent Dais
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Bark of Doran
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Witness Protection
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Solitary Confinement
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Tenuous Truce
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Leader
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Search the Premises
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Unable to Scream
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Political Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kang Dynasty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Spider-Man No More
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Fall from Favor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Observed Stasis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kinbinding
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blossombind
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Liminal Hold
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lofty Dreams
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Noggle the Mind
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Evershrike's Gift
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Aligned Heart
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Pacifism
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
History of Benalia
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Anthem
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Azorius Signet
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
-27%synergy
Mind Stone
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Sky Diamond
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Suppression Ray
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
University Campus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Makindi Stampede
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
North Pole Gates
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
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