The Council of Four (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Control

The Council of Four
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
81%synergy
Monologue Tax
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Howling Mine
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Swan Song
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
62%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Dovin's Veto
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
High Fae Trickster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Windborn Muse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ledger Shredder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Knight Exemplar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wandering Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Second Doctor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Containment Priest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Homunculus Horde
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Jace's Archivist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Dawn's Truce
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Akroma's Will
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Clever Concealment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Comeuppance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Orim's Chant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Perch Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Get Lost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Forbid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Bovine Intervention
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Foil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Disenchant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stifle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Into the Roil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
No More Lies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Artistic Refusal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Echo of Eons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Infinite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Split Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Time Wipe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Winds of Abandon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Revelation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Merchant Scroll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cut a Deal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Personal Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hour of Revelation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
River's Rebuke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sunfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Horn of Greed
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Venser's Journal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Temple Bell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Wedding Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mindslaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Ghostly Prison
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Wizard Class
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Land Tax
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Rest in Peace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Trade Routes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Well of Ideas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dissipation Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Omniscience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Copy Enchantment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sphere of Safety
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Intangible Virtue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Leader
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Aura of Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tolaria West
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Progress
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Glacial Fortress
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Tundra
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Deserted Beach
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Witch Enchanter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Port Town
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Nimbus Maze
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Gate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
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