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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Prince Imrahil the Fair
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
65%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
64%synergy
Intangible Virtue
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
63%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Dream Fracture
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
59%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Detective of the Month
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Generous Gift
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Valiant Knight
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Omens
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Lore Broker
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Thought Courier
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Spirited Companion
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Merfolk Looter
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Sun Titan
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Loyal Warhound
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Homunculus Horde
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Haytham Kenway
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Windborn Muse
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Nadir Kraken
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Station Monitor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Body of Knowledge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Faerie Vandal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Academy Loremaster
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Oneirophage
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the New Coalition
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Thistledown Liege
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
The Second Doctor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Loyal Drake
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Flumph
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Instants
Deduce
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Loran's Escape
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-39%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Long River's Pull
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Jwari Disruption
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-26%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-34%synergy
Quick Study
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Charm
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Vision Skeins
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Bovine Intervention
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Deliberate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Holy Day
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Think Twice
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Meeting of Minds
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Make a Stand
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Revitalize
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Faithful Mending
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Absorb
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Unsummon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Oblation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Congregate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%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
Sphinx's Revelation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Riot Control
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Remand
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Requisition Raid
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Mighty
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Cut a Deal
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Suppression Ray
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Divination
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Winged Words
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Honor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unstable Glyphbridge
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Witness Protection
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Solitary Confinement
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Leader
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Search the Premises
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Tenuous Truce
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Unable to Scream
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Anthem
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Monk Class
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
History of Benalia
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Wiretapping
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mind Stone
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Azorius Signet
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Sky Diamond
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Sol Ring
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
-29%synergy
Marble Diamond
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Worn Powerstone
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Springleaf Drum
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Jwari Disruption
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-31%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Suppression Ray
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
University Campus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Flood Plain
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
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