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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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Urban Retreat
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
91%inclusion176 decks193 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
88%inclusion170 decks193 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Denial
83%inclusion161 decks193 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
79%inclusion153 decks193 decks
70%synergy
Wall of Frost
76%inclusion146 decks193 decks
69%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
74%inclusion143 decks193 decks
66%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
72%inclusion139 decks193 decks
65%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion137 decks193 decks
64%synergy
Wall of Omens
73%inclusion141 decks193 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion136 decks193 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
High Alert
71%inclusion137 decks193 decks
63%synergy
Tower Defense
70%inclusion135 decks193 decks
63%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion128 decks193 decks
60%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
65%inclusion126 decks193 decks
60%synergy
Fell the Mighty
64%inclusion124 decks193 decks
58%synergy
Angelic Wall
63%inclusion122 decks193 decks
59%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
62%inclusion119 decks193 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion113 decks193 decks
53%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
58%inclusion112 decks193 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
58%inclusion111 decks193 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Runes
56%inclusion109 decks193 decks
52%synergy
Fortified Rampart
54%inclusion104 decks193 decks
50%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
53%inclusion94 decks179 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Junk
52%inclusion101 decks193 decks
47%synergy
Perimeter Captain
51%inclusion99 decks193 decks
45%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
51%inclusion99 decks193 decks
47%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
50%inclusion96 decks193 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion96 decks193 decks
46%synergy
Jungle Barrier
45%inclusion87 decks193 decks
43%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion87 decks193 decks
41%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
44%inclusion85 decks193 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Mulch
44%inclusion84 decks193 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion80 decks193 decks
37%synergy
Riptide Turtle
41%inclusion79 decks193 decks
38%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
40%inclusion78 decks193 decks
38%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
40%inclusion77 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Crystal Barricade
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Essence
39%inclusion76 decks193 decks
38%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
39%inclusion76 decks193 decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
39%inclusion61 decks157 decks
35%synergy
Fog Bank
36%inclusion70 decks193 decks
33%synergy
Steel Wall
35%inclusion67 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Wall
34%inclusion66 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
33%inclusion64 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Mist
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Portcullis Vine
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Geist of the Archives
32%inclusion62 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
30%inclusion58 decks193 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Glare
30%inclusion57 decks193 decks
26%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
30%inclusion57 decks193 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion55 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
26%inclusion50 decks193 decks
22%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion50 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
25%inclusion49 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Redemption
25%inclusion49 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
25%inclusion49 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
24%inclusion47 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Doorkeeper
24%inclusion46 decks193 decks
23%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
23%inclusion45 decks193 decks
22%synergy
Consulate Skygate
23%inclusion45 decks193 decks
23%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
23%inclusion44 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Coral Colony
22%inclusion43 decks193 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Hope
22%inclusion43 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
22%inclusion42 decks193 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
22%inclusion42 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Vines
22%inclusion42 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion42 decks193 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
21%inclusion41 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
49%inclusion94 decks193 decks
46%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion86 decks193 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion69 decks193 decks
-28%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion68 decks193 decks
-2%synergy
Bant Charm
30%inclusion58 decks193 decks
23%synergy
Return to Nature
27%inclusion53 decks193 decks
25%synergy
Solidarity
26%inclusion50 decks193 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion48 decks193 decks
-23%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion46 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion43 decks193 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion35 decks193 decks
-9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
17%inclusion32 decks193 decks
16%synergy
Naturalize
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Rally to Battle
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Fog
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Join Shields
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
-11%synergy
Brokers Charm
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Dive Down
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion92 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion80 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
36%inclusion70 decks193 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion53 decks193 decks
-16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion35 decks193 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion26 decks193 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Divination
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
31%inclusion60 decks193 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion43 decks193 decks
-6%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
16%inclusion30 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Cathar's Shield
11%inclusion21 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Meekstone
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
43%inclusion83 decks193 decks
39%synergy
Brave the Sands
36%inclusion70 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
28%inclusion54 decks193 decks
27%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion52 decks193 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Shield
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Builder's Blessing
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Serra's Blessing
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Rolling Stones
11%inclusion22 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
11%inclusion21 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Castle
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Hold the Gates
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Chorus
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Wild Pair
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Deep Freeze
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Song of Freyalise
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Stasis Field
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
34%inclusion66 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
34%inclusion66 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
22%inclusion42 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
-27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Baldur's Gate
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Gate
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
-2%synergy
Maze's End
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion122 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion114 decks193 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion61 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion58 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion52 decks193 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion43 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Locket
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Simic Locket
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion193 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Island
99%inclusion192 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion192 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion149 decks193 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion121 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion110 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion79 decks193 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion75 decks193 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion75 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Blossoming Sands
37%inclusion72 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
37%inclusion71 decks193 decks
34%synergy
Canopy Vista
36%inclusion69 decks193 decks
-11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
35%inclusion67 decks193 decks
29%synergy
Thornwood Falls
34%inclusion66 decks193 decks
28%synergy
Simic Guildgate
34%inclusion66 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion59 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion50 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion49 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion47 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion43 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Bant Panorama
21%inclusion41 decks193 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion39 decks193 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion38 decks193 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion37 decks193 decks
-11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion37 decks193 decks
-27%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion32 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Verge
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion26 decks193 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
-28%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
-1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion22 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Woodland Stream
11%inclusion22 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Gateway Plaza
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
-16%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Treva's Ruins
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
-14%synergy
Manor Gate
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
7%synergy
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