The Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Optimized

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Lorehold, the Historian
4.6%inclusion60 decks1.31K decks
3%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
4.4%inclusion23 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
2.3%inclusion19 decks841 decks
0%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
1.9%inclusion16 decks841 decks
0%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
1.7%inclusion14 decks841 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
91%inclusion2.90K decks3.19K decks
81%synergy
Dragon Tempest
85%inclusion2.72K decks3.19K decks
77%synergy
Tiamat
83%inclusion2.64K decks3.19K decks
76%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
81%inclusion2.59K decks3.19K decks
74%synergy
Old Gnawbone
81%inclusion2.59K decks3.19K decks
74%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
77%inclusion2.46K decks3.19K decks
70%synergy
Crux of Fate
78%inclusion2.48K decks3.19K decks
70%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
73%inclusion2.33K decks3.19K decks
67%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
72%inclusion2.29K decks3.19K decks
66%synergy
Hellkite Courser
71%inclusion2.25K decks3.19K decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Temur Ascendancy
68%inclusion2.18K decks3.19K decks
59%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
65%inclusion2.08K decks3.19K decks
58%synergy
Atarka, World Render
62%inclusion1.97K decks3.19K decks
54%synergy
Dracogenesis
61%inclusion1.86K decks3.04K decks
55%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
60%inclusion1.93K decks3.19K decks
55%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
60%inclusion1.91K decks3.19K decks
46%synergy
Farseek
60%inclusion1.90K decks3.19K decks
17%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
58%inclusion1.85K decks3.19K decks
53%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
58%inclusion1.75K decks3.04K decks
53%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
57%inclusion1.82K decks3.19K decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion1.88K decks3.19K decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion1.83K decks3.19K decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion1.78K decks3.19K decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion1.71K decks3.19K decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion1.68K decks3.19K decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion1.13K decks3.19K decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion1.02K decks3.19K decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion928 decks3.19K decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion907 decks3.19K decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion738 decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Scourge of Valkas
57%inclusion1.81K decks3.19K decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion1.80K decks3.19K decks
32%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
55%inclusion1.77K decks3.19K decks
51%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
54%inclusion1.73K decks3.19K decks
48%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
54%inclusion1.73K decks3.19K decks
48%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
54%inclusion1.71K decks3.19K decks
50%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
53%inclusion1.69K decks3.19K decks
49%synergy
Bloom Tender
47%inclusion1.50K decks3.19K decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
47%inclusion1.50K decks3.19K decks
37%synergy
Balefire Dragon
46%inclusion1.48K decks3.19K decks
42%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
44%inclusion1.41K decks3.19K decks
38%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
40%inclusion1.29K decks3.19K decks
36%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
38%inclusion1.20K decks3.19K decks
34%synergy
Scion of Draco
36%inclusion1.16K decks3.19K decks
32%synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
35%inclusion1.10K decks3.19K decks
31%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
33%inclusion1.06K decks3.19K decks
28%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
31%inclusion978 decks3.19K decks
28%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
30%inclusion942 decks3.19K decks
26%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
29%inclusion927 decks3.19K decks
25%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
27%inclusion878 decks3.19K decks
24%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
27%inclusion870 decks3.19K decks
21%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
26%inclusion824 decks3.19K decks
22%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
23%inclusion730 decks3.19K decks
21%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
23%inclusion719 decks3.19K decks
19%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
22%inclusion718 decks3.19K decks
21%synergy
Hellkite Charger
22%inclusion717 decks3.19K decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion707 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
22%inclusion705 decks3.19K decks
11%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
22%inclusion667 decks3.04K decks
20%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
19%inclusion598 decks3.19K decks
16%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
18%inclusion590 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion573 decks3.19K decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Regent
18%inclusion539 decks3.01K decks
16%synergy
Thrakkus the Butcher
18%inclusion564 decks3.19K decks
14%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
18%inclusion563 decks3.19K decks
15%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
17%inclusion554 decks3.19K decks
15%synergy
Goldlust Triad
17%inclusion517 decks3.03K decks
16%synergy
Korlessa, Scale Singer
17%inclusion534 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
16%inclusion512 decks3.19K decks
14%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
16%inclusion505 decks3.19K decks
14%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
16%inclusion480 decks3.04K decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion490 decks3.19K decks
6%synergy
Dragonborn Champion
15%inclusion468 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14%inclusion454 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
14%inclusion446 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
14%inclusion434 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
13%inclusion424 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
11%inclusion343 decks3K decks
10%synergy
Sylvia Brightspear
11%inclusion357 decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
11%inclusion356 decks3.19K decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion1.55K decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion1.54K decks3.19K decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion1.16K decks3.19K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion851 decks3.19K decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion844 decks3.19K decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
26%inclusion839 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion661 decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
20%inclusion643 decks3.19K decks
18%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
18%inclusion570 decks3.19K decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion454 decks3.19K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion452 decks3.19K decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion442 decks3.19K decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
13%inclusion428 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion419 decks3.19K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion326 decks3.19K decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion322 decks3.19K decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion236 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.0%inclusion224 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
6.4%inclusion204 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.7%inclusion182 decks3.19K decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.5%inclusion177 decks3.19K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion1.63K decks3.19K decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion1.57K decks3.19K decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion972 decks3.19K decks
-4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
24%inclusion755 decks3.19K decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion721 decks3.19K decks
1%synergy
Majestic Genesis
17%inclusion547 decks3.19K decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion482 decks3.19K decks
-4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion427 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion358 decks3.19K decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion306 decks3.19K decks
7%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
9.4%inclusion300 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
9.1%inclusion292 decks3.19K decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion281 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.0%inclusion255 decks3.19K decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion247 decks3.19K decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.7%inclusion245 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion213 decks3.19K decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.2%inclusion167 decks3.19K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
57%inclusion1.81K decks3.19K decks
41%synergy
Herald's Horn
38%inclusion1.23K decks3.19K decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion1.09K decks3.19K decks
18%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion1.06K decks3.19K decks
27%synergy
Fist of Suns
17%inclusion527 decks3.19K decks
11%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion350 decks3.19K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.4%inclusion267 decks3.19K decks
-4%synergy
Dragon Arch
6.9%inclusion221 decks3.19K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
50%inclusion1.61K decks3.19K decks
40%synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
50%inclusion1.50K decks3.02K decks
43%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
42%inclusion1.34K decks3.19K decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion715 decks3.19K decks
21%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion665 decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
20%inclusion630 decks3.19K decks
16%synergy
Mirari's Wake
15%inclusion486 decks3.19K decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion450 decks3.19K decks
9%synergy
Steely Resolve
13%inclusion423 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Defense of the Heart
12%inclusion396 decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
12%inclusion366 decks3.04K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion343 decks3.19K decks
0%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion335 decks3.19K decks
-4%synergy
Sneak Attack
10%inclusion328 decks3.19K decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
9.5%inclusion302 decks3.19K decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Fire
9.0%inclusion286 decks3.19K decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
8.1%inclusion246 decks3.04K decks
5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
6.5%inclusion197 decks3.02K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.2%inclusion199 decks3.19K decks
3%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.5%inclusion167 decks3.04K decks
4%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.2%inclusion165 decks3.19K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
24%inclusion755 decks3.19K decks
21%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
8.9%inclusion284 decks3.19K decks
8%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
8.7%inclusion279 decks3.19K decks
7%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
8.5%inclusion270 decks3.19K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
23%inclusion736 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion652 decks3.19K decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion456 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
14%inclusion453 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion418 decks3.03K decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion406 decks3.19K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.0%inclusion286 decks3.19K decks
-1%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.2%inclusion167 decks3.19K decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.1%inclusion162 decks3.19K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion3.05K decks3.19K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.74K decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion1.52K decks3.19K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Jasper
46%inclusion1.43K decks3.11K decks
41%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
42%inclusion1.33K decks3.19K decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1.07K decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion649 decks3.19K decks
14%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
16%inclusion517 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion510 decks3.19K decks
9%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
16%inclusion495 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Firdoch Core
14%inclusion205 decks1.45K decks
11%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
13%inclusion386 decks3.02K decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion331 decks3.19K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion316 decks3.19K decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.9%inclusion268 decks3.02K decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion277 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.7%inclusion277 decks3.19K decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion276 decks3.19K decks
3%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
6.7%inclusion215 decks3.19K decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion201 decks3.19K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion3.06K decks3.19K decks
7%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion2.54K decks3.19K decks
2%synergy
Forest
76%inclusion2.41K decks3.19K decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
69%inclusion2.22K decks3.19K decks
53%synergy
Island
68%inclusion2.17K decks3.19K decks
-11%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion2.13K decks3.19K decks
37%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
66%inclusion2.12K decks3.19K decks
59%synergy
Swamp
66%inclusion2.11K decks3.19K decks
-10%synergy
Plains
65%inclusion2.08K decks3.19K decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion1.91K decks3.19K decks
34%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
58%inclusion1.76K decks3.04K decks
52%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion1.84K decks3.19K decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion1.80K decks3.19K decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion1.79K decks3.19K decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion1.77K decks3.19K decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
55%inclusion1.77K decks3.19K decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion1.75K decks3.19K decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion1.74K decks3.19K decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion1.73K decks3.19K decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion1.72K decks3.19K decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion1.72K decks3.19K decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion1.69K decks3.19K decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
52%inclusion1.67K decks3.19K decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion1.66K decks3.19K decks
27%synergy
Ketria Triome
52%inclusion1.65K decks3.19K decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion1.53K decks3.19K decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion1.50K decks3.19K decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion1.45K decks3.19K decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion1.43K decks3.19K decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion1.35K decks3.19K decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion1.34K decks3.19K decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion1.28K decks3.19K decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion1.24K decks3.19K decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion1.22K decks3.19K decks
17%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
36%inclusion1.17K decks3.19K decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion1.15K decks3.19K decks
17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
33%inclusion1.07K decks3.19K decks
15%synergy
Zagoth Triome
29%inclusion920 decks3.19K decks
9%synergy
Savai Triome
28%inclusion903 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
27%inclusion863 decks3.19K decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion828 decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion806 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Indatha Triome
25%inclusion783 decks3.19K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion746 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion745 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion732 decks3.19K decks
12%synergy
Bayou
23%inclusion721 decks3.19K decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion713 decks3.19K decks
9%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion699 decks3.19K decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion678 decks3.19K decks
2%synergy