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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Mentor of the Meek
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Intangible Virtue
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Dream Fracture
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Opt
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Valiant Knight
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Generous Gift
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Detective of the Month
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Ominous Seas
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Omens
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Lore Broker
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Thought Courier
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Spirited Companion
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Sun Titan
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Merfolk Looter
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Loyal Warhound
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Homunculus Horde
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Haytham Kenway
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Windborn Muse
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Nadir Kraken
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Station Monitor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Academy Loremaster
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Oneirophage
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Vandal
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Westfold Rider
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Fog Bank
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dream Trawler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Thistledown Liege
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Denial
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deduce
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Loran's Escape
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Jwari Disruption
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Long River's Pull
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-42%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-26%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-37%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Vision Skeins
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Charm
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Deliberate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bovine Intervention
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Make a Stand
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Holy Day
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Faithful Mending
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Remand
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Unravel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mental Modulation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-32%synergy
Absorb
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Defabricate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Protect the Negotiators
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Oblation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Saw It Coming
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Riot Control
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Revitalize
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Congregate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Unsummon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Expel the Interlopers
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Requisition Raid
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Cut a Deal
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Suppression Ray
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Divination
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Honor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Winged Words
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unstable Glyphbridge
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Witness Protection
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Solitary Confinement
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Search the Premises
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Leader
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Tenuous Truce
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Unable to Scream
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Monk Class
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Anthem
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Staggering Insight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
History of Benalia
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Wiretapping
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Azorius Signet
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Sky Diamond
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Marble Diamond
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
-33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Worn Powerstone
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Springleaf Drum
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Jwari Disruption
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-33%synergy
Suppression Ray
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
University Campus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Gates of Istfell
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Flood Plain
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
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