Vault Boy, Cap Collector (Commander) - Budget

Original Name:

Grand Arbiter Augustin IVGrand Arbiter Augustin IV

Alex Wicker
Apr 30, 2026
Can the Commander Ban List Be Dramatically Downsized?
With the Commander Bracket System in place, it's time to reevaluate the ban list. Can we unban most of the banned cards?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Skycoach Conductor
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Flow State
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Joined Researchers
2.1%inclusion2 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Rehearsed Debater
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Interjection
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dovin, Hand of Control
53%inclusion656 decks1.24K decks
50%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
53%inclusion657 decks1.24K decks
47%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
46%inclusion577 decks1.24K decks
43%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
43%inclusion530 decks1.24K decks
40%synergy
Mana Leak
42%inclusion518 decks1.24K decks
38%synergy
Windborn Muse
49%inclusion603 decks1.24K decks
38%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
40%inclusion496 decks1.24K decks
37%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
39%inclusion482 decks1.24K decks
36%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion551 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Negate
62%inclusion772 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion776 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
55%inclusion689 decks1.24K decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion670 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion608 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion570 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Time Wipe
44%inclusion544 decks1.24K decks
30%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
41%inclusion507 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
40%inclusion496 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
37%inclusion461 decks1.24K decks
29%synergy
Hushbringer
35%inclusion438 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
37%inclusion456 decks1.24K decks
30%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion128 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.2%inclusion64 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Isperia, Supreme Judge
34%inclusion422 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
34%inclusion420 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Archon of Absolution
31%inclusion382 decks1.24K decks
29%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
29%inclusion358 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
The Council of Four
28%inclusion352 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Fatespinner
25%inclusion316 decks1.24K decks
23%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
25%inclusion314 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Strict Proctor
25%inclusion312 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion297 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
20%inclusion254 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion253 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
20%inclusion244 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Soulless Jailer
19%inclusion242 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
19%inclusion241 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
19%inclusion238 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
16%inclusion197 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Containment Priest
15%inclusion189 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Tabernacle
15%inclusion181 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Dream Trawler
14%inclusion175 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
14%inclusion173 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Absolute Virtue
12%inclusion84 decks692 decks
9%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Cloudblazer
11%inclusion139 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Tax Collector
11%inclusion132 decks1.21K decks
9%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
11%inclusion136 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
11%inclusion136 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Tithe Taker
11%inclusion134 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion133 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Judge's Familiar
11%inclusion131 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Chancellor of the Annex
11%inclusion131 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Lavinia of the Tenth
10%inclusion126 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
10%inclusion124 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion120 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
10%inclusion119 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildmage
9.1%inclusion113 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Azor, the Lawbringer
8.9%inclusion111 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
8.9%inclusion110 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Archon of the Triumvirate
8.7%inclusion108 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
8.5%inclusion105 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.0%inclusion99 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.24K decks
-17%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
7.4%inclusion37 decks500 decks
5%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.2%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
7.2%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
7.1%inclusion88 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Rewind
35%inclusion432 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Render Silent
34%inclusion418 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
33%inclusion406 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion402 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Unwind
28%inclusion343 decks1.24K decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion341 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Hindering Light
27%inclusion334 decks1.24K decks
23%synergy
Absorb
27%inclusion332 decks1.24K decks
20%synergy
No More Lies
23%inclusion291 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion272 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion256 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Emergency Powers
20%inclusion247 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion220 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion190 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion181 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion178 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Crush Contraband
14%inclusion178 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion171 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion155 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Charm
12%inclusion145 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion136 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion134 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion133 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Turn Aside
10%inclusion119 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion111 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Refute
8.5%inclusion88 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.2%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Disallow
7.1%inclusion88 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion85 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion84 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Oblation
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Wash Away
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Faith's Shield
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Insight
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Dissipate
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Remand
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Ojutai's Command
5.4%inclusion67 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
5.2%inclusion64 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
25%inclusion315 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion205 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion204 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion192 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Aether Gale
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion149 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
11%inclusion142 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.3%inclusion116 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Citywide Bust
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Winged Words
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Terminus
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.0%inclusion75 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Game Plan
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Recall
5.6%inclusion69 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Migratory Route
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.3%inclusion66 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isolation Cell
22%inclusion273 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion223 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion198 decks1.24K decks
-10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Mindlock Orb
15%inclusion182 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion172 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion165 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion143 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Damping Sphere
11%inclusion139 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion123 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion119 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Feroz's Ban
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion102 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Weathered Runestone
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Pool
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Skullcage
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Iron Maiden
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aura of Silence
34%inclusion425 decks1.24K decks
30%synergy
Frozen Aether
27%inclusion335 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Rule of Law
26%inclusion327 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Monastery Siege
26%inclusion325 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion312 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Suppression Field
21%inclusion264 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Kismet
20%inclusion249 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Rest in Peace
16%inclusion198 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Dream Tides
14%inclusion180 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion167 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion166 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion159 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion151 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Future Sight
11%inclusion139 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion136 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Detention Sphere
11%inclusion133 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion131 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.5%inclusion106 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Mind Unbound
7.9%inclusion98 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Lawmage's Binding
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Banishing Light
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Favorable Winds
7.1%inclusion88 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Paladin Class
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Staggering Insight
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Martial Law
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Aether Barrier
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
12%inclusion154 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion131 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Dovin Baan
8.6%inclusion107 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion317 decks1.24K decks
-23%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
12%inclusion149 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion133 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.0%inclusion99 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.4%inclusion92 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
6.0%inclusion75 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion916 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion856 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion771 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion421 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion408 decks1.24K decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion329 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion322 decks1.24K decks
-16%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion286 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Azorius Locket
20%inclusion252 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion219 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion207 decks1.24K decks
-12%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion159 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
8.7%inclusion108 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.9%inclusion86 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.24K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion1.24K decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.24K decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion903 decks1.24K decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion708 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
51%inclusion628 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion626 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
49%inclusion613 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion548 decks1.24K decks
-19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
44%inclusion548 decks1.24K decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion467 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
34%inclusion418 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion379 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion354 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion287 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion280 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
21%inclusion263 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion258 decks1.24K decks
-23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion254 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Meandering River
15%inclusion184 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion136 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion135 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Coastal Tower
11%inclusion132 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion129 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
10%inclusion123 decks1.24K decks
-38%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.5%inclusion106 decks1.24K decks
-31%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
-18%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
5.6%inclusion69 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.24K decks
-17%synergy
Vivid Creek
5.2%inclusion65 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy