Vault Boy, Cap Collector (Commander) - Optimized

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
Erode
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
3.6%inclusion8 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
3.4%inclusion6 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
2.2%inclusion4 decks179 decks
2%synergy
The Mind Stone
2.1%inclusion2 decks97 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grand Abolisher
64%inclusion744 decks1.17K decks
53%synergy
Aura of Silence
56%inclusion652 decks1.17K decks
51%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
57%inclusion663 decks1.17K decks
51%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion902 decks1.17K decks
51%synergy
Ghostly Prison
72%inclusion836 decks1.17K decks
47%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
47%inclusion550 decks1.17K decks
44%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
52%inclusion606 decks1.17K decks
44%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
45%inclusion527 decks1.17K decks
42%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
43%inclusion501 decks1.17K decks
40%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion580 decks1.17K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion879 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion872 decks1.17K decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion742 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
62%inclusion720 decks1.17K decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion664 decks1.17K decks
35%synergy
Supreme Verdict
56%inclusion653 decks1.17K decks
28%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
54%inclusion630 decks1.17K decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion571 decks1.17K decks
33%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
49%inclusion568 decks1.17K decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion564 decks1.17K decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion936 decks1.17K decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
78%inclusion903 decks1.17K decks
54%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
65%inclusion760 decks1.17K decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion717 decks1.17K decks
40%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
58%inclusion673 decks1.17K decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion648 decks1.17K decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion634 decks1.17K decks
37%synergy
Farewell
45%inclusion527 decks1.17K decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion512 decks1.17K decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion510 decks1.17K decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
48%inclusion561 decks1.17K decks
37%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
43%inclusion499 decks1.17K decks
39%synergy
Hushbringer
42%inclusion493 decks1.17K decks
39%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
41%inclusion482 decks1.17K decks
39%synergy
Archon of Emeria
41%inclusion478 decks1.17K decks
37%synergy
Fatespinner
37%inclusion431 decks1.17K decks
34%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
36%inclusion419 decks1.17K decks
30%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
31%inclusion365 decks1.17K decks
29%synergy
Soulless Jailer
26%inclusion305 decks1.17K decks
23%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
25%inclusion295 decks1.17K decks
23%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
24%inclusion276 decks1.17K decks
21%synergy
Strict Proctor
21%inclusion239 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
20%inclusion233 decks1.17K decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion206 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion203 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Containment Priest
17%inclusion201 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
16%inclusion190 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Absolute Virtue
16%inclusion143 decks899 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion179 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
15%inclusion174 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
The Council of Four
15%inclusion173 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
13%inclusion151 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion126 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
12%inclusion136 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion126 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion126 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
11%inclusion126 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
11%inclusion124 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion122 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion118 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
10%inclusion117 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
10%inclusion114 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
9.4%inclusion110 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
8.9%inclusion104 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
8.8%inclusion103 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.1%inclusion94 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
7.7%inclusion90 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
7.7%inclusion90 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.6%inclusion89 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Archon of Absolution
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
7.4%inclusion86 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Aven Interrupter
7.3%inclusion85 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.6%inclusion77 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
6.5%inclusion76 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion459 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion436 decks1.17K decks
29%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion431 decks1.17K decks
29%synergy
Render Silent
36%inclusion418 decks1.17K decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion393 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion380 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion323 decks1.17K decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion300 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion287 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Permission Denied
23%inclusion263 decks1.17K decks
17%synergy
Mana Leak
19%inclusion225 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion186 decks1.17K decks
-15%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion181 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
15%inclusion172 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion166 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion160 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion159 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion148 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion146 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion142 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
No More Lies
12%inclusion136 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion117 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion112 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion109 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.4%inclusion98 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion96 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
8.0%inclusion93 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion89 decks1.16K decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion89 decks1.17K decks
-8%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.6%inclusion89 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.4%inclusion86 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.3%inclusion85 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Unwind
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Opt
6.4%inclusion75 decks1.17K decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion71 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Snap
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
31%inclusion356 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29%inclusion339 decks1.17K decks
24%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion311 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Time Wipe
23%inclusion269 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
22%inclusion255 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion223 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion183 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion178 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion167 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion151 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.9%inclusion104 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.7%inclusion90 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion72 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Ravages of War
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
5.5%inclusion64 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
39%inclusion449 decks1.17K decks
36%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
32%inclusion369 decks1.17K decks
30%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
31%inclusion357 decks1.17K decks
22%synergy
Cursed Totem
28%inclusion321 decks1.17K decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion309 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion270 decks1.17K decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion252 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion246 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
20%inclusion232 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Static Orb
19%inclusion223 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Torpor Orb
19%inclusion223 decks1.17K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion218 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion210 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion204 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion183 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion154 decks1.17K decks
-12%synergy
Trinisphere
13%inclusion148 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Knowledge Pool
13%inclusion147 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion125 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion118 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion112 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
7.9%inclusion92 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.8%inclusion91 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.9%inclusion80 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Isolation Cell
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion500 decks1.17K decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
37%inclusion434 decks1.17K decks
28%synergy
Rest in Peace
36%inclusion418 decks1.17K decks
31%synergy
Sphere of Safety
28%inclusion322 decks1.17K decks
23%synergy
Stasis
25%inclusion291 decks1.17K decks
23%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion285 decks1.17K decks
22%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion202 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Frozen Aether
17%inclusion201 decks1.17K decks
16%synergy
Back to Basics
17%inclusion193 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion164 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion153 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion115 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion106 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Suppression Field
8.3%inclusion97 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
7.9%inclusion92 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Monastery Siege
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.14K decks
1%synergy
Mirrormade
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Kismet
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
5.2%inclusion61 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Aether Barrier
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Decree of Silence
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
21%inclusion248 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.3%inclusion85 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.2%inclusion84 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion622 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion348 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion285 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion262 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion248 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion220 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion200 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion191 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion179 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion175 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
11%inclusion127 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
9.2%inclusion107 decks1.17K decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.6%inclusion100 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.4%inclusion86 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.8%inclusion91 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion69 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion68 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.08K decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion968 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion569 decks1.17K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion536 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion415 decks1.17K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion280 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion218 decks1.17K decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion209 decks1.17K decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion201 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion164 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion124 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion118 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion112 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.1%inclusion94 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion86 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.17K decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.17K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.13K decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.13K decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion997 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion783 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion773 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion697 decks1.17K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion602 decks1.17K decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion572 decks1.17K decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion520 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion484 decks1.17K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion435 decks1.17K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion408 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion366 decks1.17K decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion335 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
28%inclusion332 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
27%inclusion317 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion293 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion289 decks1.17K decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion271 decks1.17K decks
-12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion258 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion239 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion228 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion227 decks1.17K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion181 decks1.17K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion176 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion170 decks1.17K decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion159 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion157 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion153 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion148 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion145 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion141 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion138 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion134 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion118 decks1.17K decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion114 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.4%inclusion109 decks1.17K decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.0%inclusion105 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion105 decks1.17K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion89 decks1.16K decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion82 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.17K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.2%inclusion72 decks1.17K decks
-1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
6.2%inclusion72 decks1.17K decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion69 decks1.17K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion68 decks1.17K decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.17K decks
0%synergy