The Ur-Dragon (Commander)

Jeremy Rowe
Jun 5, 2026
Five Problems with Five-Color Typal Commanders
Jro looks at why five-color typal commanders so often feel hollow in Commander games, giving us a breakdown of five recurring design issues.
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Witherbloom, the Balancer
4.5%inclusion391 decks8.73K decks
3%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
4.4%inclusion387 decks8.73K decks
2%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
4.1%inclusion217 decks5.33K decks
4%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
3.8%inclusion560 decks14.7K decks
3%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
3.4%inclusion297 decks8.73K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
79%inclusion37.8K decks47.9K decks
70%synergy
Dragon Tempest
77%inclusion36.9K decks47.9K decks
69%synergy
Crux of Fate
71%inclusion34.1K decks47.9K decks
63%synergy
Tiamat
68%inclusion32.5K decks47.9K decks
62%synergy
Atarka, World Render
66%inclusion31.4K decks47.9K decks
58%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
64%inclusion30.6K decks47.9K decks
57%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
60%inclusion28.9K decks47.9K decks
53%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
60%inclusion28.6K decks47.9K decks
53%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
58%inclusion27.7K decks47.9K decks
52%synergy
Old Gnawbone
57%inclusion27.1K decks47.9K decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
60%inclusion28.7K decks47.9K decks
18%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
58%inclusion27.9K decks47.9K decks
49%synergy
Hellkite Courser
54%inclusion25.9K decks47.9K decks
49%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
54%inclusion25.7K decks47.9K decks
40%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
54%inclusion25.6K decks47.9K decks
48%synergy
Dracogenesis
54%inclusion20K decks37.3K decks
47%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
53%inclusion25.3K decks47.9K decks
47%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
53%inclusion25.2K decks47.9K decks
46%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
52%inclusion24.7K decks47.9K decks
47%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
50%inclusion24.2K decks47.9K decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion15.3K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion14.1K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion13.9K decks47.9K decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion12.4K decks47.9K decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion11.7K decks47.9K decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion7.08K decks47.9K decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion6.86K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion5.61K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5.44K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion4.79K decks47.9K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Scourge of Valkas
50%inclusion24.1K decks47.9K decks
45%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
50%inclusion23.9K decks47.9K decks
44%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
46%inclusion17.3K decks37.2K decks
41%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
43%inclusion20.7K decks47.9K decks
38%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
42%inclusion20.3K decks47.9K decks
38%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
40%inclusion19.2K decks47.9K decks
36%synergy
Balefire Dragon
37%inclusion17.8K decks47.9K decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion17.7K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
37%inclusion17.7K decks47.9K decks
33%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
36%inclusion15.8K decks43.3K decks
33%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
35%inclusion16.6K decks47.9K decks
30%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
35%inclusion16.6K decks47.9K decks
31%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
34%inclusion16.4K decks47.9K decks
31%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
33%inclusion15.9K decks47.9K decks
27%synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
32%inclusion15.5K decks47.9K decks
29%synergy
Scion of Draco
32%inclusion15.3K decks47.9K decks
27%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
32%inclusion15.2K decks47.9K decks
29%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
31%inclusion15K decks47.9K decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
31%inclusion14.8K decks47.9K decks
21%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
29%inclusion14.1K decks47.9K decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
28%inclusion13.4K decks47.9K decks
10%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
28%inclusion13.3K decks47.9K decks
24%synergy
Thrakkus the Butcher
26%inclusion12.3K decks47.9K decks
22%synergy
Korlessa, Scale Singer
25%inclusion12.1K decks47.9K decks
22%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
25%inclusion11.8K decks47.9K decks
22%synergy
Hellkite Charger
22%inclusion10.4K decks47.9K decks
19%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
21%inclusion10.1K decks47.9K decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20%inclusion9.52K decks47.9K decks
18%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
19%inclusion7.05K decks37.2K decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Regent
19%inclusion6.85K decks36.6K decks
17%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
19%inclusion8.88K decks47.9K decks
17%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
18%inclusion8.54K decks47.9K decks
16%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
17%inclusion8K decks47.9K decks
15%synergy
Teneb, the Harvester
16%inclusion7.79K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
16%inclusion7.73K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
16%inclusion7.66K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
16%inclusion7.54K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
16%inclusion7.49K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
15%inclusion7.18K decks47.9K decks
13%synergy
Dromoka, the Eternal
15%inclusion7.03K decks47.9K decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
15%inclusion7.03K decks47.9K decks
13%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
15%inclusion5.32K decks36.5K decks
13%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
14%inclusion6.94K decks47.9K decks
13%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
14%inclusion6.93K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
14%inclusion6.88K decks47.9K decks
13%synergy
Decadent Dragon
14%inclusion6.49K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
13%inclusion6.46K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
13%inclusion6.45K decks47.9K decks
11%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
13%inclusion6.40K decks47.9K decks
11%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion6.23K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion20.2K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion18.1K decks47.9K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion12.4K decks47.9K decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion11.8K decks47.9K decks
2%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
21%inclusion10.2K decks47.9K decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion9.45K decks47.9K decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
17%inclusion8.36K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion6.35K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion5.77K decks47.9K decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion5.71K decks47.9K decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion5.64K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion5.04K decks47.9K decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion4.58K decks47.9K decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion3.96K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.2%inclusion3.93K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion3.68K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
7.6%inclusion3.64K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion3.30K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.6%inclusion3.18K decks47.9K decks
-5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.6%inclusion3.16K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.6%inclusion3.14K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Spit Flame
5.8%inclusion2.78K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Fire
5.5%inclusion2.63K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Crib Swap
5.4%inclusion2.60K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Klauth's Will
5.3%inclusion2.52K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion20K decks47.9K decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion19.8K decks47.9K decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion17.3K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion15.5K decks47.9K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion10.9K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
20%inclusion9.73K decks47.9K decks
13%synergy
Majestic Genesis
13%inclusion6.31K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion5.97K decks47.9K decks
-1%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
10%inclusion4.92K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
10%inclusion4.80K decks47.9K decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion4.59K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion4.19K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.1%inclusion3.86K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Earthquake
7.8%inclusion3.73K decks47.9K decks
7%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion3.24K decks47.9K decks
0%synergy
Explore
6.7%inclusion3.21K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.2%inclusion2.50K decks47.9K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
47%inclusion22.3K decks47.9K decks
31%synergy
Herald's Horn
44%inclusion20.9K decks47.9K decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion14.4K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion10.7K decks47.9K decks
16%synergy
Fist of Suns
17%inclusion8.13K decks47.9K decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion5.21K decks47.9K decks
-1%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion5.11K decks47.9K decks
9%synergy
Dragon Arch
10%inclusion4.84K decks47.9K decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.0%inclusion3.81K decks47.9K decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.2%inclusion2.48K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Call the Spirit Dragons
49%inclusion18.2K decks36.8K decks
43%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
45%inclusion21.7K decks47.9K decks
32%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
42%inclusion20K decks47.9K decks
31%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion11.7K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Fire
18%inclusion8.83K decks47.9K decks
16%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion8.07K decks47.9K decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
17%inclusion6.19K decks37.2K decks
14%synergy
Mirari's Wake
15%inclusion7.26K decks47.9K decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
15%inclusion7.20K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
12%inclusion4.46K decks36.9K decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
11%inclusion5.45K decks47.9K decks
-3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion5.42K decks47.9K decks
9%synergy
Frontier Siege
11%inclusion5.31K decks47.9K decks
10%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
10%inclusion3.64K decks37.2K decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion3.58K decks37.2K decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.5%inclusion4.07K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.9%inclusion3.78K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Steely Resolve
7.0%inclusion3.36K decks47.9K decks
6%synergy
Dragonback Assault
6.5%inclusion2.42K decks37.1K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.4%inclusion3.04K decks47.9K decks
-4%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.2%inclusion2.99K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.2%inclusion2.97K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.8%inclusion2.77K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Mutation
5.2%inclusion2.34K decks45.1K decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tarkir
6.1%inclusion2.94K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
23%inclusion11.2K decks47.9K decks
21%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
11%inclusion5.36K decks47.9K decks
10%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
10%inclusion4.99K decks47.9K decks
9%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.7%inclusion2.73K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
5.3%inclusion2.56K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
23%inclusion10.8K decks47.9K decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion10.3K decks47.9K decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion6.03K decks46.9K decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion5.62K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3.75K decks37.1K decks
7%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.4%inclusion4.02K decks47.9K decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.0%inclusion3.84K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.9%inclusion3.79K decks47.9K decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion3.14K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion42.7K decks47.9K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion38.5K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
53%inclusion25.4K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
52%inclusion25.1K decks47.9K decks
46%synergy
Mox Jasper
40%inclusion15.3K decks38.7K decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15.7K decks47.9K decks
2%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
23%inclusion8.56K decks36.9K decks
20%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
23%inclusion10.9K decks47.9K decks
20%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
22%inclusion10.4K decks47.9K decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion9.02K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Firdoch Core
15%inclusion2.51K decks16.5K decks
13%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
11%inclusion5.36K decks47.9K decks
10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion3.86K decks36.9K decks
9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.9%inclusion4.25K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.5%inclusion3.59K decks47.9K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.5%inclusion3.57K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion3.45K decks46.8K decks
1%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
6.4%inclusion3.09K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion2.77K decks47.9K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion2.64K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion44.5K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion40.4K decks47.9K decks
7%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion39.8K decks47.9K decks
2%synergy
Island
78%inclusion37.2K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion36.3K decks47.9K decks
0%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion36.1K decks47.9K decks
-2%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
66%inclusion31.7K decks47.9K decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion29K decks47.9K decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion28.5K decks47.9K decks
15%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
51%inclusion18.9K decks37.2K decks
45%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion23.1K decks47.9K decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
48%inclusion22.9K decks47.9K decks
18%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion19.3K decks47.9K decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion19.3K decks47.9K decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion19.1K decks47.9K decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion19K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
39%inclusion18.9K decks47.9K decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion18.1K decks47.9K decks
16%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion18K decks47.9K decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
36%inclusion17.2K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion16.8K decks47.9K decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion16.7K decks47.9K decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion16.3K decks47.9K decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion16.2K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion15.9K decks47.9K decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion15.9K decks47.9K decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
31%inclusion14.8K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion14.4K decks47.9K decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion14.2K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion13.9K decks47.9K decks
10%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
29%inclusion13.9K decks47.9K decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion13.8K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion13.8K decks47.9K decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
29%inclusion13.8K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
28%inclusion13.2K decks47.9K decks
8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
27%inclusion13K decks47.9K decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion13K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion12.9K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Zagoth Triome
25%inclusion12.1K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Savai Triome
24%inclusion11.6K decks47.9K decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion11.5K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Indatha Triome
24%inclusion11.3K decks47.9K decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion11K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
23%inclusion10.9K decks47.9K decks
7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
23%inclusion10.9K decks47.9K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
22%inclusion10.7K decks47.9K decks
19%synergy
Jungle Shrine
18%inclusion8.53K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion8.37K decks47.9K decks
4%synergy
Opulent Palace
17%inclusion8.23K decks47.9K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion8.17K decks47.9K decks
-3%synergy