Phage the Untouchable (Commander)

Jeff Dunn
The 10 Best Mel Commanders
Mel commanders are lauded as the best-designed legendaries, or as perfect enablers for digging out edge case interactions. Here are the top ten!
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Blasphemous Edict
91% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Withering Torment
88% of 96 decks +26% synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
42% of 24 decks +39% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
34% of 116 decks +21% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25% of 12 decks +3% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Netherborn Altar
90% of 1891 decks +88% synergy
Platinum Angel
87% of 1930 decks +85% synergy
Campfire
87% of 1812 decks +85% synergy
Torpor Orb
85% of 1927 decks +84% synergy
Command Beacon
89% of 1924 decks +82% synergy
Endless Whispers
78% of 1930 decks +77% synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
75% of 1926 decks +74% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
75% of 1930 decks +69% synergy
Rogue's Passage
80% of 1925 decks +65% synergy
Stunning Reversal
65% of 1907 decks +64% synergy
Top Cards
Crypt Ghast
79% of 1925 decks +33% synergy
Dark Ritual
76% of 1934 decks +11% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75% of 1926 decks +42% synergy
Lightning Greaves
72% of 1930 decks +39% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
66% of 1925 decks +12% synergy
Nirkana Revenant
64% of 1927 decks +51% synergy
Jet Medallion
64% of 1931 decks +15% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61% of 293 decks +57% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
61% of 1931 decks +23% synergy
Lich's Mastery
60% of 1910 decks +58% synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Coffers
59% of 1930 decks +50% synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
55% of 1899 decks +39% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54% of 1930 decks +28% synergy
Dread Presence
54% of 1900 decks +36% synergy
Burnished Hart
45% of 1925 decks +34% synergy
Filth
44% of 1931 decks +42% synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
42% of 1856 decks +37% synergy
Thrull Wizard
40% of 1932 decks +39% synergy
Defiler of Flesh
34% of 1711 decks +27% synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
30% of 1926 decks +26% synergy
Leaden Myr
29% of 1930 decks +21% synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
28% of 1927 decks +17% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
28% of 1711 decks +11% synergy
Grim Servant
27% of 435 decks +18% synergy
Massacre Girl
24% of 1902 decks +16% synergy
Avatar of Woe
22% of 1931 decks +20% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21% of 1849 decks +4% synergy
Opposition Agent
21% of 1864 decks +8% synergy
Murderous Rider
20% of 1899 decks +12% synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18% of 1900 decks +1% synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
17% of 1925 decks +10% synergy
Geode Golem
16% of 1904 decks +16% synergy
Royal Assassin
16% of 1934 decks +14% synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
16% of 204 decks +12% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15% of 1309 decks -3% synergy
Plaguecrafter
15% of 1903 decks -4% synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14% of 134 decks +3% synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13% of 1561 decks +7% synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
13% of 190 decks +3% synergy
Darkstar Augur
13% of 175 decks +8% synergy
Massacre Wurm
13% of 1927 decks -2% synergy
Boggart Trawler
12% of 375 decks +0% synergy
Bloodgift Demon
12% of 1925 decks +8% synergy
Sengir, the Dark Baron
11% of 1864 decks +10% synergy
Blood Pet
11% of 1931 decks +3% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
11% of 1899 decks +9% synergy
Twilight Prophet
11% of 1910 decks +5% synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
10% of 1924 decks +4% synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
10% of 1924 decks +4% synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
10% of 1927 decks -4% synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
10% of 1928 decks +9% synergy
Dark Confidant
9% of 1930 decks +4% synergy
Sheoldred
9% of 1350 decks -2% synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
9% of 1928 decks -4% synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
8% of 1927 decks +2% synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
8% of 1711 decks -10% synergy
Accursed Marauder
7% of 310 decks -21% synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
7% of 1927 decks +6% synergy
Silent Arbiter
7% of 1930 decks +6% synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
7% of 1870 decks +0% synergy
Instants
Withering Boon
56% of 1931 decks +51% synergy
Defile
50% of 1901 decks +8% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48% of 1931 decks +22% synergy
Stinging Study
47% of 1851 decks +43% synergy
Consuming Corruption
42% of 375 decks +15% synergy
Infernal Grasp
39% of 1835 decks +11% synergy
Sudden Spoiling
37% of 1930 decks +27% synergy
Imp's Mischief
37% of 1930 decks +19% synergy
Bitter Triumph
35% of 768 decks +17% synergy
Cabal Ritual
26% of 1931 decks +8% synergy
Darkness
25% of 1932 decks +17% synergy
Fell the Profane
25% of 416 decks +1% synergy
Go for the Throat
24% of 1927 decks -1% synergy
Hero's Downfall
24% of 1925 decks +16% synergy
Slaughter Pact
20% of 1930 decks +16% synergy
Baleful Mastery
16% of 1851 decks +4% synergy
Snuff Out
16% of 1931 decks +5% synergy
Force of Despair
16% of 1901 decks +7% synergy
Offer Immortality
14% of 1397 decks +11% synergy
Deadly Rollick
13% of 1891 decks -8% synergy
Dismember
11% of 1927 decks -0% synergy
Doom Blade
11% of 1927 decks +2% synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10% of 1417 decks -5% synergy
Culling the Weak
10% of 1931 decks -2% synergy
Murder
9% of 1925 decks -1% synergy
Tragic Slip
8% of 1925 decks -13% synergy
Ad Nauseam
7% of 1928 decks +4% synergy
Shred Memory
7% of 1930 decks +6% synergy
Soul Shatter
7% of 1870 decks -6% synergy
Hagra Mauling
6% of 1870 decks +1% synergy
Entomb
6% of 1931 decks -6% synergy
Curtains' Call
5% of 1918 decks +3% synergy
Succumb to Temptation
5% of 1919 decks +3% synergy
Village Rites
5% of 1870 decks -19% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5% of 1870 decks -16% synergy
Dash Hopes
5% of 1930 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
60% of 1870 decks +5% synergy
Sign in Blood
59% of 1927 decks +19% synergy
Demonic Tutor
55% of 1934 decks +24% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
52% of 568 decks +30% synergy
Mutilate
50% of 1931 decks +26% synergy
Damnation
48% of 1930 decks +25% synergy
Toxic Deluge
47% of 1925 decks +13% synergy
Exsanguinate
44% of 1927 decks +22% synergy
Read the Bones
44% of 1925 decks +21% synergy
Night's Whisper
42% of 1930 decks +18% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
41% of 1931 decks +24% synergy
Bubbling Muck
41% of 1931 decks +25% synergy
Beseech the Queen
36% of 1928 decks +28% synergy
Grim Tutor
31% of 1931 decks +17% synergy
Profane Tutor
31% of 1849 decks +24% synergy
Diresight
23% of 175 decks +16% synergy
Decree of Pain
23% of 1931 decks +16% synergy
Final Act
21% of 467 decks +19% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20% of 1917 decks +2% synergy
Reanimate
18% of 1931 decks -15% synergy
Dark Petition
18% of 1924 decks +13% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17% of 1125 decks +7% synergy
Call to the Netherworld
16% of 1930 decks +14% synergy
Disturbed Burial
15% of 1931 decks +15% synergy
Syphon Mind
15% of 1931 decks +1% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15% of 1900 decks +11% synergy
In Garruk's Wake
15% of 1925 decks +9% synergy
Imperial Seal
14% of 1931 decks +7% synergy
Temporal Extortion
13% of 1930 decks +11% synergy
Dirge of Dread
11% of 1931 decks +10% synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10% of 1927 decks +4% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10% of 1870 decks -4% synergy
Demonic Counsel
9% of 134 decks +0% synergy
Diabolic Intent
9% of 1931 decks -6% synergy
Increasing Ambition
9% of 1925 decks +8% synergy
Profane Transfusion
8% of 1864 decks +6% synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
8% of 1910 decks +5% synergy
Grim Discovery
7% of 1927 decks +7% synergy
Fortuitous Find
7% of 1919 decks +6% synergy
Deadly Tempest
7% of 1924 decks +4% synergy
Diabolic Revelation
7% of 1925 decks +6% synergy
Damnable Pact
7% of 1924 decks +1% synergy
Blood Money
7% of 1812 decks +4% synergy
Stargaze
6% of 175 decks +4% synergy
Back for Seconds
6% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Ancient Craving
5% of 1931 decks +2% synergy
Crux of Fate
5% of 1924 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
50% of 1927 decks +48% synergy
The Golden Throne
50% of 1647 decks +49% synergy
Expedition Map
47% of 1927 decks +32% synergy
Key to the City
46% of 1919 decks +44% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36% of 1902 decks +2% synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
35% of 633 decks +33% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25% of 1930 decks +5% synergy
Manifold Key
23% of 1900 decks +22% synergy
Mithril Coat
22% of 1288 decks +14% synergy
Commander's Plate
22% of 1864 decks +17% synergy
Vorpal Sword
21% of 1838 decks +17% synergy
Prowler's Helm
20% of 1925 decks +19% synergy
Lich's Mirror
18% of 1928 decks +18% synergy
Lavaspur Boots
18% of 584 decks +16% synergy
The One Ring
15% of 1361 decks +4% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14% of 1899 decks +7% synergy
Psychic Paper
12% of 836 decks +12% synergy
Bontu's Monument
12% of 1918 decks -17% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11% of 1930 decks +1% synergy
Haunted Cloak
11% of 1919 decks +10% synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
9% of 1925 decks +8% synergy
Hot Soup
9% of 1925 decks +9% synergy
Endless Atlas
8% of 1904 decks +4% synergy
Chariot of Victory
8% of 1925 decks +7% synergy
Bilbo's Ring
7% of 1153 decks +6% synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
7% of 1835 decks +3% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6% of 1919 decks -6% synergy
Shadowspear
6% of 1894 decks +2% synergy
Glaring Spotlight
6% of 1925 decks +5% synergy
Darksteel Plate
6% of 1927 decks +4% synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
6% of 1934 decks +4% synergy
Pact Weapon
6% of 1812 decks +3% synergy
Mirage Mirror
5% of 1917 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Dauthi Embrace
58% of 1931 decks +56% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
45% of 1931 decks +33% synergy
Necropotence
34% of 1932 decks +17% synergy
No Mercy
29% of 1931 decks +22% synergy
Dragon Shadow
27% of 1931 decks +26% synergy
Black Market Connections
26% of 1812 decks +6% synergy
Black Market
24% of 1931 decks +2% synergy
Meathook Massacre II
18% of 125 decks -2% synergy
Greed
14% of 1932 decks +4% synergy
Necrodominance
12% of 395 decks +6% synergy
Oubliette
11% of 1932 decks +7% synergy
Animate Dead
10% of 1934 decks -9% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10% of 1835 decks -5% synergy
Leshrac's Rite
10% of 1932 decks +9% synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
9% of 660 decks +6% synergy
Lethal Vapors
9% of 1931 decks +8% synergy
Exquisite Blood
7% of 1925 decks -6% synergy
Underworld Connections
5% of 1925 decks +2% synergy
Bitterblossom
5% of 1928 decks -5% synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5% of 96 decks -2% synergy
Palace Siege
5% of 1924 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
42% of 1925 decks +30% synergy
Liliana Vess
13% of 1928 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
77% of 1931 decks +20% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61% of 1930 decks +22% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
55% of 1930 decks +45% synergy
Bojuka Bog
52% of 1927 decks +5% synergy
Cabal Stronghold
49% of 1910 decks +9% synergy
The Black Gate
45% of 1261 decks +40% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45% of 1925 decks +15% synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
38% of 934 decks +34% synergy
Witch's Cottage
36% of 1899 decks +12% synergy
Reliquary Tower
26% of 1927 decks -6% synergy
Thespian's Stage
23% of 1925 decks +16% synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
23% of 1930 decks +22% synergy
Castle Locthwain
22% of 1899 decks +1% synergy
War Room
20% of 1864 decks +3% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19% of 1820 decks +1% synergy
Mortuary Mire
17% of 1924 decks +4% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17% of 1931 decks +12% synergy
Ancient Tomb
16% of 1931 decks +3% synergy
Memorial to Folly
15% of 1910 decks +11% synergy
Temple of the False God
12% of 1931 decks +4% synergy
Lake of the Dead
10% of 1931 decks +5% synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
10% of 1899 decks +9% synergy
Urza's Saga
10% of 1849 decks +1% synergy
Vesuva
9% of 1930 decks +6% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9% of 1931 decks -12% synergy
Barren Moor
9% of 1931 decks -5% synergy
Homeward Path
8% of 1926 decks +6% synergy
Maze of Ith
8% of 1932 decks +4% synergy
Buried Ruin
7% of 1926 decks +1% synergy
Deserted Temple
6% of 1931 decks +3% synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6% of 1927 decks -5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91% of 1934 decks +4% synergy
Arcane Signet
66% of 1899 decks +3% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
43% of 1075 decks +26% synergy
Caged Sun
37% of 1927 decks +20% synergy
Mind Stone
32% of 1931 decks -4% synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
30% of 875 decks +29% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
28% of 1931 decks +3% synergy
Thought Vessel
22% of 1924 decks -6% synergy
Nyx Lotus
20% of 1894 decks +10% synergy
Gilded Lotus
19% of 1930 decks +12% synergy
Gauntlet of Power
15% of 1930 decks +11% synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15% of 1930 decks +10% synergy
Thran Dynamo
15% of 1931 decks +8% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14% of 1864 decks +4% synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13% of 1647 decks -0% synergy
Mana Crypt
13% of 1932 decks +3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
12% of 1932 decks -3% synergy
Mana Vault
12% of 1934 decks +3% synergy
Commander's Sphere
9% of 1925 decks -3% synergy
Chrome Mox
8% of 1930 decks +1% synergy
Lotus Petal
7% of 1931 decks -0% synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7% of 597 decks +7% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6% of 1927 decks -2% synergy
Worn Powerstone
5% of 1931 decks +1% synergy
Mox Diamond
5% of 1931 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Myriad Landscape
35% of 1925 decks +5% synergy
Urza's Cave
22% of 467 decks +10% synergy
Demolition Field
8% of 1561 decks +2% synergy