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
Brush Off
3.7%inclusion6 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Erode
3.5%inclusion6 decks170 decks
-2%synergy
Diary of Dreams
2.8%inclusion5 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
2.5%inclusion4 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
2.4%inclusion4 decks166 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dovin, Hand of Control
52%inclusion679 decks1.30K decks
49%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
53%inclusion689 decks1.30K decks
47%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
46%inclusion602 decks1.30K decks
43%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
42%inclusion544 decks1.30K decks
39%synergy
Windborn Muse
49%inclusion641 decks1.30K decks
38%synergy
Mana Leak
42%inclusion541 decks1.30K decks
38%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
40%inclusion519 decks1.30K decks
37%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
38%inclusion491 decks1.30K decks
35%synergy
Negate
62%inclusion810 decks1.30K decks
34%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion576 decks1.30K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion813 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
57%inclusion739 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion715 decks1.30K decks
-14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
49%inclusion643 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion602 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Time Wipe
44%inclusion570 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
40%inclusion520 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
40%inclusion518 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
37%inclusion484 decks1.30K decks
29%synergy
Hushbringer
35%inclusion459 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
37%inclusion483 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion135 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.8%inclusion76 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
34%inclusion447 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
34%inclusion440 decks1.30K decks
32%synergy
Archon of Absolution
31%inclusion397 decks1.30K decks
29%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
29%inclusion378 decks1.30K decks
28%synergy
The Council of Four
28%inclusion367 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Fatespinner
25%inclusion327 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
25%inclusion323 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Strict Proctor
25%inclusion323 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion312 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
22%inclusion286 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
21%inclusion272 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
20%inclusion257 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Soulless Jailer
20%inclusion255 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
19%inclusion251 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
19%inclusion250 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
16%inclusion202 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Containment Priest
15%inclusion200 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Tabernacle
15%inclusion190 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Dream Trawler
14%inclusion186 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
14%inclusion178 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Absolute Virtue
13%inclusion104 decks780 decks
10%synergy
Cloudblazer
12%inclusion153 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
11%inclusion146 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
11%inclusion145 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Tax Collector
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
11%inclusion141 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion141 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Tithe Taker
11%inclusion141 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Chancellor of the Annex
11%inclusion139 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Judge's Familiar
10%inclusion134 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Lavinia of the Tenth
10%inclusion133 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
10%inclusion126 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Azor, the Lawbringer
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion124 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
9.5%inclusion123 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
9.3%inclusion121 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
8.8%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildmage
8.8%inclusion114 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
8.4%inclusion109 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Archon of the Triumvirate
8.4%inclusion109 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
7.9%inclusion103 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
7.8%inclusion101 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
7.8%inclusion101 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
-17%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.2%inclusion94 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.1%inclusion93 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Rewind
35%inclusion454 decks1.30K decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion437 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Render Silent
34%inclusion437 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
33%inclusion428 decks1.30K decks
25%synergy
Unwind
27%inclusion357 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion349 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Absorb
27%inclusion345 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Hindering Light
26%inclusion340 decks1.30K decks
23%synergy
No More Lies
23%inclusion305 decks1.30K decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion281 decks1.30K decks
-9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion262 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Emergency Powers
19%inclusion252 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion216 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion194 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion189 decks1.30K decks
-11%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion187 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Crush Contraband
14%inclusion184 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion176 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion168 decks1.30K decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Charm
12%inclusion156 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion143 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion135 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Turn Aside
9.4%inclusion122 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion113 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Refute
8.3%inclusion93 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.8%inclusion101 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Disallow
7.5%inclusion98 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.2%inclusion94 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Oblation
6.9%inclusion90 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Wash Away
6.4%inclusion83 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Insight
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Faith's Shield
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Dissipate
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Remand
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Ojutai's Command
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
24%inclusion315 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
16%inclusion213 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion208 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion200 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Aether Gale
15%inclusion192 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion157 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Baral's Expertise
11%inclusion142 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.1%inclusion119 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Citywide Bust
7.7%inclusion100 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Winged Words
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.1%inclusion92 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Terminus
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion80 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Game Plan
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
5.5%inclusion72 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Migratory Route
5.3%inclusion69 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Recall
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isolation Cell
22%inclusion282 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion229 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion209 decks1.30K decks
-10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
15%inclusion189 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Mindlock Orb
14%inclusion184 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion179 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion163 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion151 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Damping Sphere
11%inclusion144 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion134 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion130 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Feroz's Ban
9.2%inclusion120 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.9%inclusion103 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Pool
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Skullcage
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion80 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Weathered Runestone
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
-14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.8%inclusion75 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Iron Maiden
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aura of Silence
34%inclusion445 decks1.30K decks
30%synergy
Frozen Aether
27%inclusion356 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Rule of Law
26%inclusion343 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion324 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Monastery Siege
25%inclusion323 decks1.30K decks
24%synergy
Suppression Field
21%inclusion275 decks1.30K decks
21%synergy
Kismet
20%inclusion264 decks1.30K decks
20%synergy
Rest in Peace
16%inclusion207 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Dream Tides
14%inclusion187 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion177 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion175 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion173 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion159 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Future Sight
11%inclusion143 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Detention Sphere
11%inclusion141 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion138 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion135 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.8%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
8.2%inclusion107 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Mind Unbound
7.6%inclusion99 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Banishing Light
7.5%inclusion98 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Lawmage's Binding
7.2%inclusion94 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Favorable Winds
6.8%inclusion89 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Staggering Insight
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Paladin Class
5.9%inclusion77 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Martial Law
5.7%inclusion74 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.4%inclusion70 decks1.30K decks
-10%synergy
Aether Barrier
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
12%inclusion156 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion139 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Dovin Baan
8.6%inclusion112 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.4%inclusion70 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion331 decks1.30K decks
-23%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
12%inclusion152 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion139 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion122 decks1.30K decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.5%inclusion110 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.7%inclusion100 decks1.30K decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.1%inclusion93 decks1.30K decks
-0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
6.0%inclusion78 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion961 decks1.30K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion895 decks1.30K decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion807 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion433 decks1.30K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion431 decks1.30K decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion342 decks1.30K decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion341 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion293 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Azorius Locket
20%inclusion261 decks1.30K decks
17%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion234 decks1.30K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion219 decks1.30K decks
-12%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion174 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
8.8%inclusion115 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.4%inclusion96 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.7%inclusion87 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
6.4%inclusion83 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Star Compass
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion1.29K decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.29K decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion940 decks1.30K decks
-13%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion740 decks1.30K decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion655 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
49%inclusion642 decks1.30K decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
48%inclusion627 decks1.30K decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
44%inclusion577 decks1.30K decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion575 decks1.30K decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion487 decks1.30K decks
22%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
33%inclusion433 decks1.30K decks
27%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
30%inclusion392 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion372 decks1.30K decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion297 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion284 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
21%inclusion277 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion270 decks1.30K decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion259 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Meandering River
15%inclusion197 decks1.30K decks
12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion145 decks1.30K decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion139 decks1.30K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion139 decks1.30K decks
-3%synergy
Coastal Tower
11%inclusion138 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
10%inclusion127 decks1.30K decks
-38%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.1%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
-32%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion97 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
6.8%inclusion88 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.6%inclusion86 decks1.30K decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.5%inclusion84 decks1.30K decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.1%inclusion80 decks1.30K decks
-18%synergy
Vivid Creek
5.5%inclusion71 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
5.2%inclusion68 decks1.30K decks
-17%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.30K decks
1%synergy