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Nicholas Lucchesi
May 8, 2025
Nicholas Lucchesi
Which Commanders Are Most Affected by the New Game Changers?
How will the new additions to the Game Changers list affect the Commander decks that these cards are most played in? Let's discuss.
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Overgrown Battlement
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Frost
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Assault Formation
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Angelic Wall
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Tower Defense
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
61%synergy
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Wall of Tanglecord
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Denial
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Fell the Mighty
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Omens
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
55%synergy
High Alert
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Junk
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Vine Trellis
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
57%synergy
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Suspicious Bookcase
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Fortified Rampart
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Jungle Barrier
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Runes
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Walking Bulwark
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
52%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Roots
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Essence
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Geist of the Archives
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Turtle
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Portcullis Vine
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Mulch
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Glacial Wall
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mist
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Perimeter Captain
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Consulate Skygate
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Hope
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Vines
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Barricade
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Coral Colony
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Plumeveil
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Tears
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Ice
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Shifting Wall
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Flumph
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Clockwork Drawbridge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Negate
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bar the Door
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Solidarity
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Return to Nature
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Naturalize
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-41%synergy
Bant Charm
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rally to Battle
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-32%synergy
Join Shields
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Keep Safe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Fog
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Faith's Reward
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Chant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Secure the Scene
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Mirror Shield
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Cathar's Shield
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Accorder's Shield
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Meekstone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sight of the Scalelords
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Stoneskin
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Shield
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Brave the Sands
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Castle
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Builder's Blessing
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Serra's Blessing
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Talent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wild Pair
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Locket
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Simic Locket
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Blossoming Sands
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Thornwood Falls
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Simic Guildgate
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Bant Panorama
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Verge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Grove
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Treva's Ruins
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-36%synergy
Botanical Plaza
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Meandering River
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lush Oasis
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Creosote Heath
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-34%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
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