Vault Boy, Cap Collector (Commander) - Budget Stax

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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
Harmonized Trio
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rapier Wit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Informed Inkwright
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ajani's Response
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Graduation Day
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dovin, Hand of Control
86%inclusion155 decks180 decks
83%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
81%inclusion145 decks180 decks
77%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
71%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
66%inclusion118 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Windborn Muse
72%inclusion129 decks180 decks
61%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
62%inclusion112 decks180 decks
59%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
61%inclusion109 decks180 decks
58%synergy
Aura of Silence
61%inclusion109 decks180 decks
56%synergy
Hushbringer
58%inclusion104 decks180 decks
54%synergy
Mana Leak
57%inclusion102 decks180 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Negate
74%inclusion133 decks180 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
66%inclusion118 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
64%inclusion115 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion110 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
56%inclusion100 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Aetherize
55%inclusion99 decks180 decks
45%synergy
Frozen Aether
54%inclusion97 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Monastery Siege
52%inclusion94 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
59%inclusion106 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Vryn Wingmare
52%inclusion93 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Archon of Absolution
49%inclusion89 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
49%inclusion89 decks180 decks
49%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
48%inclusion86 decks180 decks
45%synergy
Fatespinner
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Strict Proctor
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Soulless Jailer
38%inclusion68 decks180 decks
35%synergy
The Council of Four
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Tabernacle
32%inclusion57 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Archon of Emeria
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Tax Collector
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Containment Priest
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Chancellor of the Annex
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Viseling
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Dream Trawler
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Tithe Taker
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Absolute Virtue
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Lodestone Golem
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Inventor
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Fence
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Barricade
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Arachne, Psionic Weaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Mage
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Portal Manipulator
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Azor, the Lawbringer
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Rewind
52%inclusion94 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion86 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Unwind
44%inclusion79 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Render Silent
40%inclusion72 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Hindering Light
37%inclusion67 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Fact or Fiction
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Emergency Powers
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
29%synergy
No More Lies
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
Crush Contraband
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Turn Aside
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Refute
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Absorb
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Faith's Shield
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Oblation
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
-15%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Read the Runes
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Aetherspouts
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
51%inclusion91 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Supreme Verdict
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Aether Gale
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Baral's Expertise
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Game Plan
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Recall
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Citywide Bust
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Whelming Wave
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Exorcise
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Terminus
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Seminar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Donatello's Technique
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isolation Cell
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Mindlock Orb
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
32%synergy
Winter Moon
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Norn's Annex
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Vexing Bauble
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Feroz's Ban
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Damping Sphere
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Totem
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Skullcage
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Knowledge Pool
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Iron Maiden
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
-14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Runestone
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
6%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Damping Matrix
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-14%synergy
The Seriema
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Omen Machine
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kismet
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
45%synergy
Suppression Field
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Rule of Law
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Dream Tides
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Mirrormade
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Future Sight
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Rest in Peace
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Mind Unbound
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Aether Barrier
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Charitable Levy
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Stasis
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Detention Sphere
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Light
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Stony Silence
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Solemnity
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Dovin Baan
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion140 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion138 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
72%inclusion129 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Clock
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion58 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion57 decks180 decks
-19%synergy
Marble Diamond
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Locket
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Star Compass
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion180 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion180 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion139 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion113 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
56%inclusion100 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
48%inclusion86 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion73 decks180 decks
-23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
30%inclusion54 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
-25%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Meandering River
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Coastal Tower
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
-40%synergy
Vivid Creek
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
3%synergy