Kaalia of the Vast (Commander)

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
Looking Back at EDHREC Writers' First Precons
EDHREC's team of writers reminisce about the anniversary of one of Magic's most important products.
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Erode
4.7%inclusion282 decks6.06K decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.4%inclusion210 decks6.20K decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Moor
3.3%inclusion207 decks6.20K decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
2.9%inclusion168 decks5.71K decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
2.9%inclusion178 decks6.20K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
79%inclusion29.6K decks37.5K decks
65%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
70%inclusion26.4K decks37.5K decks
63%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
67%inclusion25.1K decks37.5K decks
59%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
73%inclusion27.4K decks37.5K decks
55%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
60%inclusion22.4K decks37.5K decks
53%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion22.4K decks37.5K decks
52%synergy
Master of Cruelties
59%inclusion22K decks37.5K decks
51%synergy
Balefire Dragon
52%inclusion19.5K decks37.5K decks
46%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
50%inclusion18.6K decks37.5K decks
44%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
49%inclusion18.5K decks37.5K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion28.3K decks37.5K decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion26.6K decks37.5K decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion25.6K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion22K decks37.5K decks
12%synergy
Angel of Despair
47%inclusion17.5K decks37.5K decks
42%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion17.1K decks37.5K decks
29%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion17.1K decks37.5K decks
41%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
44%inclusion16.5K decks37.5K decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion16.5K decks37.5K decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion16.4K decks37.5K decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion13.6K decks37.5K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion12.8K decks37.5K decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion12.5K decks37.5K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion9.04K decks37.5K decks
10%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion7.24K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion5.79K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4.88K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4.85K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion4.35K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion3.88K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
43%inclusion16K decks37.5K decks
38%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
41%inclusion15.5K decks37.5K decks
36%synergy
Serra's Emissary
40%inclusion15.2K decks37.5K decks
36%synergy
Drana and Linvala
40%inclusion15K decks37.5K decks
31%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion14.6K decks37.5K decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion14.6K decks37.5K decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion13.5K decks37.5K decks
31%synergy
Angel of Serenity
35%inclusion13K decks37.5K decks
31%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
34%inclusion12.9K decks37.5K decks
26%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
34%inclusion12K decks34.9K decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
33%inclusion12.3K decks37.5K decks
29%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
32%inclusion11.9K decks37.5K decks
28%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
31%inclusion11.8K decks37.5K decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion11.2K decks37.5K decks
20%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
29%inclusion10.8K decks37.5K decks
24%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
27%inclusion8.82K decks33K decks
23%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
26%inclusion9.72K decks37.5K decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
26%inclusion9.68K decks37.5K decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
25%inclusion9.44K decks37.5K decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirster
25%inclusion9.39K decks37.5K decks
22%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
25%inclusion9.30K decks37.5K decks
20%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion8.99K decks37.5K decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion8.96K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
24%inclusion6.49K decks27.5K decks
18%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion8.69K decks37.5K decks
21%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion8.51K decks37.5K decks
20%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
23%inclusion8.45K decks37.5K decks
20%synergy
Sower of Discord
22%inclusion8.30K decks37.5K decks
20%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
22%inclusion8.15K decks37.5K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
21%inclusion7.76K decks37.5K decks
16%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
20%inclusion7.54K decks37.5K decks
18%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
20%inclusion7.46K decks37.5K decks
18%synergy
Aegis Angel
20%inclusion7.33K decks37.5K decks
17%synergy
Harvester of Souls
19%inclusion7.18K decks37.5K decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
19%inclusion7.14K decks37.5K decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
19%inclusion6.99K decks37.5K decks
16%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
19%inclusion6.96K decks37.5K decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
18%inclusion6.06K decks32.9K decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion6.81K decks37.5K decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion6.73K decks37.5K decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
17%inclusion6.21K decks37.5K decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
16%inclusion6.16K decks37.5K decks
10%synergy
Steel Hellkite
16%inclusion5.97K decks37.5K decks
14%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion5.96K decks37.5K decks
13%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
15%inclusion5.60K decks37.5K decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
14%inclusion5.38K decks37.5K decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
14%inclusion5.35K decks37.5K decks
13%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
14%inclusion5.32K decks37.5K decks
13%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
13%inclusion4.93K decks37.5K decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
13%inclusion4.90K decks37.5K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion13.8K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion11.9K decks37.5K decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion11.7K decks37.5K decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion10.9K decks37.5K decks
12%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion10.7K decks37.5K decks
16%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion9.59K decks37.5K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion8.40K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
21%inclusion7.86K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion7.49K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion6.91K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion5.68K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion5.34K decks37.5K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion4.06K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion3.92K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion3.77K decks36.4K decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3.63K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion3.06K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Fracture
7.8%inclusion2.92K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Utter End
7.6%inclusion2.84K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion2.66K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.1%inclusion2.66K decks37.5K decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
7.0%inclusion2.62K decks37.5K decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion2.40K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion2.38K decks37.5K decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.2%inclusion2.33K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.2%inclusion2.33K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Entomb
6.1%inclusion2.27K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.1%inclusion1.01K decks19.6K decks
-1%synergy
Ephemerate
5.1%inclusion1.91K decks37.5K decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.0%inclusion1.89K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion13.7K decks37.5K decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion13.3K decks37.5K decks
18%synergy
Demonic Counsel
30%inclusion10.5K decks34.9K decks
26%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion9.79K decks37.5K decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion8.76K decks37.5K decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion8.60K decks37.5K decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion8.34K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion7.96K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion7.47K decks37.5K decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion7.31K decks37.5K decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion5.12K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion4.68K decks37.5K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion4.66K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4.13K decks37.5K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4.05K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion3.94K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.8%inclusion3.29K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion3.23K decks37.5K decks
-2%synergy
Armageddon
7.9%inclusion2.96K decks37.5K decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
7.6%inclusion2.87K decks37.5K decks
7%synergy
Gamble
7.3%inclusion2.76K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2.51K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion2.45K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion2.41K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.2%inclusion2.31K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.6%inclusion2.11K decks37.5K decks
-3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.5%inclusion2.08K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.5%inclusion2.08K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.2%inclusion1.57K decks30.3K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion10.3K decks37.5K decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion6.86K decks37.5K decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion6.34K decks37.5K decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion5.60K decks37.5K decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
12%inclusion4.36K decks37.5K decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion3.93K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion3.10K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion2.95K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.4%inclusion2.41K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion2.35K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.2%inclusion2.33K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.1%inclusion2.25K decks37.2K decks
3%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.5%inclusion2.06K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.3%inclusion1.97K decks37.5K decks
-2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.1%inclusion1.91K decks37.5K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
34%inclusion12.8K decks37.5K decks
30%synergy
Rising of the Day
24%inclusion9.06K decks37.5K decks
16%synergy
Windcrag Siege
23%inclusion6.21K decks27.1K decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion7.50K decks37.5K decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion7.20K decks37.5K decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion5.63K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion5.46K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
All-Out Assault
13%inclusion3.66K decks27.5K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion4.22K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion3.95K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
10%inclusion3.57K decks37.5K decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion3.56K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.5%inclusion3.56K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.3%inclusion3.48K decks37.5K decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.6%inclusion3.23K decks37.5K decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.0%inclusion2.42K decks34.5K decks
6%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
6.5%inclusion2.43K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion2.33K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion2.28K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Fervor
6.0%inclusion2.26K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion3.61K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion14.4K decks37.5K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9.93K decks37.5K decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion8.53K decks37.5K decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion7.89K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion7.76K decks37.5K decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion5.46K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion5.45K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion4.73K decks37.5K decks
11%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion3.92K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3.83K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.3%inclusion3.48K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion3.37K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion3.20K decks37.5K decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion2.98K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion2.53K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion35K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion32.8K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion18.4K decks37.5K decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion17.5K decks37.5K decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion17.3K decks37.5K decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion16.8K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion16.4K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion15K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion13.4K decks37.5K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion10.2K decks37.5K decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion8.17K decks37.5K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4.24K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3.74K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion3.24K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion3.12K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.8%inclusion2.16K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion2.13K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion35.9K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion35.8K decks37.5K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion35.5K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion34.4K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion19.8K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
52%inclusion19.5K decks37.5K decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion18.9K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion18.6K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion18.4K decks37.5K decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion18K decks37.5K decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion18K decks37.5K decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion17.8K decks37.5K decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
40%inclusion15.2K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion14.4K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion14.4K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion13.9K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion13.8K decks37.5K decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion13.8K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion13.2K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion12.9K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion12.4K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion10.3K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion9.85K decks37.5K decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion9.21K decks37.5K decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion8.19K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion8.04K decks37.5K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion7.87K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion7.72K decks37.5K decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion7.30K decks37.5K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion7.12K decks37.5K decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion6.83K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion6.59K decks37.5K decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion6.47K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion6.46K decks37.5K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion6.42K decks37.5K decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Landscape
16%inclusion6.18K decks37.5K decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion6K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion5.98K decks37.5K decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion5.82K decks37.5K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion5.58K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion5.56K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion5.54K decks37.5K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion5.53K decks37.5K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion5.41K decks37.5K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion5.38K decks37.5K decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion5.01K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion4.79K decks37.5K decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion4.77K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion4.73K decks37.5K decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion3.90K decks34.7K decks
0%synergy