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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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Sodden Verdure
4.9%inclusion28 decks575 decks
0%synergy
Great Forest Druid
2.3%inclusion13 decks575 decks
2%synergy
Bark of Doran
2.1%inclusion12 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.0%inclusion10 decks969 decks
1%synergy
Slumbering Walker
0.9%inclusion5 decks566 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion2.01K decks2.15K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion1.96K decks2.15K decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion1.97K decks2.15K decks
84%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion1.80K decks2.15K decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
82%inclusion1.75K decks2.15K decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion1.75K decks2.15K decks
74%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
81%inclusion1.74K decks2.15K decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion1.72K decks2.15K decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
77%inclusion1.66K decks2.15K decks
71%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
76%inclusion1.63K decks2.15K decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Assault Formation
73%inclusion1.58K decks2.15K decks
68%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion1.56K decks2.15K decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion1.51K decks2.15K decks
64%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion1.50K decks2.15K decks
64%synergy
Wall of Frost
66%inclusion1.42K decks2.15K decks
60%synergy
Crystal Barricade
65%inclusion1.17K decks1.79K decks
60%synergy
Hover Barrier
64%inclusion1.38K decks2.15K decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion1.37K decks2.15K decks
57%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
63%inclusion1.35K decks2.15K decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
20%inclusion424 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion342 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion319 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion292 decks2.15K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion223 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.4%inclusion201 decks2.15K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.8%inclusion188 decks2.15K decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion155 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.15K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion1.34K decks2.15K decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion1.33K decks2.15K decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
59%inclusion1.28K decks2.15K decks
55%synergy
Wall of Junk
59%inclusion1.27K decks2.15K decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
58%inclusion1.25K decks2.15K decks
53%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion501 decks874 decks
52%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
57%inclusion1.22K decks2.15K decks
52%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
54%inclusion1.15K decks2.15K decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.15K decks
47%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.15K decks
47%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion1.06K decks2.15K decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.15K decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion972 decks2.15K decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
45%inclusion968 decks2.15K decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
40%inclusion869 decks2.15K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion864 decks2.15K decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
40%inclusion850 decks2.15K decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
38%inclusion821 decks2.15K decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion786 decks2.06K decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
38%inclusion808 decks2.15K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion797 decks2.15K decks
33%synergy
Towering Titan
34%inclusion738 decks2.15K decks
32%synergy
Fog Bank
34%inclusion724 decks2.15K decks
31%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion715 decks2.15K decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion704 decks2.15K decks
30%synergy
Fortified Rampart
32%inclusion694 decks2.15K decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mulch
29%inclusion633 decks2.15K decks
27%synergy
Riptide Turtle
29%inclusion615 decks2.15K decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
26%inclusion566 decks2.15K decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
26%inclusion556 decks2.15K decks
24%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion554 decks2.15K decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion550 decks2.15K decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
25%inclusion545 decks2.15K decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion528 decks2.15K decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion509 decks2.15K decks
22%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
23%inclusion412 decks1.79K decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
23%inclusion489 decks2.15K decks
21%synergy
Rampart Architect
21%inclusion306 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion447 decks2.15K decks
19%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion413 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion368 decks1.97K decks
17%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
18%inclusion364 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Essence
17%inclusion366 decks2.15K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion346 decks2.15K decks
15%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
16%inclusion344 decks2.15K decks
15%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion334 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Geist of the Archives
15%inclusion328 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Portcullis Vine
15%inclusion325 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
14%inclusion311 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion284 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
53%inclusion1.14K decks2.15K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion932 decks2.15K decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion780 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion733 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion705 decks2.15K decks
27%synergy
Bar the Door
29%inclusion625 decks2.15K decks
27%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion595 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion578 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion549 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion535 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion309 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion300 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion299 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion261 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
11%inclusion247 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion246 decks2.15K decks
-16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion223 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion221 decks2.15K decks
-7%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion216 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion212 decks2.15K decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion193 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion190 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.3%inclusion178 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.9%inclusion170 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion169 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion129 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
5.3%inclusion114 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion1.18K decks2.15K decks
50%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion990 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion900 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion848 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion657 decks2.15K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
28%inclusion592 decks2.15K decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion508 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion485 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion380 decks2.15K decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion348 decks2.15K decks
-9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion347 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion100 decks874 decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
11%inclusion157 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion173 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.4%inclusion181 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion171 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.6%inclusion164 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion158 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.15K decks
44%synergy
Meekstone
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.15K decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion816 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion770 decks2.15K decks
17%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion431 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion205 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.8%inclusion188 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.2%inclusion112 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion1.21K decks2.15K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion933 decks2.15K decks
40%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion453 decks2.15K decks
19%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion346 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion341 decks2.15K decks
14%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
14%inclusion300 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion297 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion277 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion234 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Angelic Shield
10%inclusion214 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion213 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.4%inclusion201 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion190 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.5%inclusion182 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.5%inclusion182 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.5%inclusion140 decks1.86K decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.7%inclusion144 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
5.7%inclusion122 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion114 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
5.0%inclusion108 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
26%inclusion559 decks2.15K decks
24%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
24%inclusion513 decks2.15K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion249 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion724 decks2.15K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion402 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion252 decks2.15K decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion240 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion186 decks2.15K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion152 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.0%inclusion108 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion1.77K decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion1.60K decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion456 decks2.15K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion420 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion415 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion406 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion228 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion228 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion227 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion183 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion178 decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.7%inclusion166 decks2.15K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.4%inclusion158 decks2.15K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion2.09K decks2.15K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion2.08K decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion2.07K decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion1.96K decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion1.34K decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion1.06K decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.15K decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion1K decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion990 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion948 decks2.15K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion887 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion867 decks2.15K decks
-3%synergy
Temple Garden
39%inclusion847 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion838 decks2.15K decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion744 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion677 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion676 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion671 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion633 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion620 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion580 decks2.15K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion555 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion550 decks2.15K decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion544 decks2.15K decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion504 decks2.15K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion473 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion463 decks2.15K decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion438 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion435 decks2.15K decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion385 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion380 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion335 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion334 decks2.15K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion326 decks2.15K decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion320 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion312 decks2.15K decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion284 decks2.15K decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion284 decks2.15K decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion280 decks2.15K decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion275 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion253 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion252 decks2.15K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion246 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion246 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion246 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion236 decks2.15K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion233 decks2.15K decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion225 decks2.15K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion216 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
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