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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Great Forest Druid
2.5%inclusion2 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
2.5%inclusion2 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
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2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.3%inclusion2 decks152 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion384 decks403 decks
88%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion369 decks403 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion367 decks403 decks
84%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
87%inclusion352 decks403 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
89%inclusion357 decks403 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion350 decks403 decks
79%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion346 decks403 decks
79%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
84%inclusion340 decks403 decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion332 decks403 decks
76%synergy
High Alert
81%inclusion328 decks403 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
79%inclusion317 decks403 decks
73%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion306 decks403 decks
69%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
74%inclusion300 decks403 decks
69%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion288 decks403 decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
71%inclusion287 decks403 decks
65%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
71%inclusion98 decks139 decks
65%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
69%inclusion278 decks403 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Junk
69%inclusion278 decks403 decks
64%synergy
Tower Defense
69%inclusion277 decks403 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion275 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion82 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion66 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion38 decks403 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
68%inclusion275 decks403 decks
65%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion269 decks403 decks
62%synergy
Vine Trellis
65%inclusion263 decks403 decks
60%synergy
Crystal Barricade
63%inclusion202 decks323 decks
57%synergy
Hover Barrier
62%inclusion250 decks403 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Frost
61%inclusion245 decks403 decks
55%synergy
Perimeter Captain
61%inclusion244 decks403 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
59%inclusion236 decks403 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion226 decks403 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
53%inclusion215 decks403 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
53%inclusion215 decks403 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Roots
52%inclusion210 decks403 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
47%inclusion191 decks403 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
47%inclusion189 decks403 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Runes
46%inclusion185 decks403 decks
42%synergy
Flumph
45%inclusion183 decks403 decks
41%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion177 decks403 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Shards
41%inclusion166 decks403 decks
39%synergy
Angelic Wall
39%inclusion159 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Carven Caryatid
39%inclusion158 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Mulch
38%inclusion154 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion154 decks403 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion146 decks384 decks
35%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
37%inclusion151 decks403 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
37%inclusion118 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
32%inclusion130 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Fortified Rampart
29%inclusion118 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion117 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion116 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
28%inclusion111 decks403 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion109 decks403 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion100 decks403 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Nets
24%inclusion95 decks403 decks
22%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
23%inclusion83 decks359 decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion93 decks403 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion83 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Wall
20%inclusion82 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
20%inclusion81 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Barrier
19%inclusion78 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
19%inclusion77 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
19%inclusion76 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
19%inclusion76 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion66 decks374 decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion63 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Hope
15%inclusion62 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
14%inclusion52 decks374 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion56 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion52 decks403 decks
-22%synergy
Wall of Kelp
13%inclusion51 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion218 decks403 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion207 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
50%inclusion202 decks403 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion186 decks403 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion170 decks403 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion156 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion130 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion116 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion97 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Bar the Door
23%inclusion94 decks403 decks
21%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion89 decks403 decks
20%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion79 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion70 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion61 decks403 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion61 decks403 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion55 decks403 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion43 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.9%inclusion34 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.4%inclusion34 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion33 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
8.2%inclusion33 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.9%inclusion32 decks403 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion27 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
6.9%inclusion28 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.7%inclusion27 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion23 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Ephemerate
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion222 decks403 decks
50%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion201 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion170 decks403 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion151 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion148 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
35%inclusion143 decks403 decks
33%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion135 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion126 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
30%inclusion120 decks403 decks
27%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
22%inclusion87 decks403 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion83 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
19%inclusion77 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion55 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion42 decks319 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion52 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion32 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.0%inclusion24 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.0%inclusion24 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion256 decks403 decks
59%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
58%inclusion233 decks403 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion204 decks403 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion160 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
18%inclusion71 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion56 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion40 decks403 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.2%inclusion29 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion217 decks403 decks
49%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion158 decks403 decks
35%synergy
Guardian Project
23%inclusion92 decks403 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion82 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion61 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion55 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion43 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
11%inclusion43 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion41 decks403 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion39 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.4%inclusion38 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.7%inclusion35 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Aluren
8.4%inclusion34 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.2%inclusion33 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion32 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
7.4%inclusion30 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion30 decks403 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.7%inclusion27 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.0%inclusion24 decks403 decks
-5%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.2%inclusion21 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
19%inclusion77 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
17%inclusion68 decks403 decks
16%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
17%inclusion67 decks403 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion223 decks403 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion136 decks403 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
32%inclusion129 decks403 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion117 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion102 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion70 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion41 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
8.7%inclusion32 decks366 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion33 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion31 decks403 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion319 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion300 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion88 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion53 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion50 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion49 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion48 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.4%inclusion38 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion36 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.7%inclusion35 decks403 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.9%inclusion32 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion25 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion22 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion386 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion383 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion380 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Island
93%inclusion374 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion332 decks403 decks
39%synergy
Temple Garden
80%inclusion324 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion322 decks403 decks
35%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
78%inclusion314 decks403 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion276 decks403 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
68%inclusion274 decks403 decks
35%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion272 decks403 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion270 decks403 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion267 decks403 decks
37%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
66%inclusion265 decks403 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion203 decks403 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
47%inclusion191 decks403 decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion181 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion181 decks403 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion176 decks403 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
39%inclusion156 decks403 decks
26%synergy
Savannah
37%inclusion151 decks403 decks
25%synergy
Tundra
37%inclusion151 decks403 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion144 decks403 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion143 decks403 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion131 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion113 decks403 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
28%inclusion113 decks403 decks
-18%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion112 decks403 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion111 decks403 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion107 decks403 decks
-20%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion82 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
20%inclusion80 decks403 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion74 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion72 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion70 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion69 decks403 decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion65 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion53 decks341 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion61 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion51 decks341 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion60 decks403 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion60 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion59 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
14%inclusion52 decks379 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion55 decks403 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion51 decks403 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion50 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion48 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion47 decks403 decks
4%synergy
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