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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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Formidable Speaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Urban Retreat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Omens
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
91%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Shield Sphere
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
78%synergy
High Alert
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Crashing Drawbridge
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Denial
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Crystal Barricade
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Roots
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Worldly Tutor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Mox Diamond
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Force of Will
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Tree of Redemption
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Junk
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Perimeter Captain
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Walking Bulwark
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Wall of Shards
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Noble Hierarch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Frost
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Kelp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Glare
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Wall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Steel Wall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Flumph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Hover Barrier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Rampart
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Hope
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Turtle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Doorkeeper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Coral Colony
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Wall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Secret Door
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Tower Defense
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ghostway
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Eladamri's Call
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Crop Rotation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Chord of Calling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Voidslime
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bar the Door
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Slaughter the Strong
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Wargate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Mighty
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Neoform
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Meekstone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Staff of Domination
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Aura Shards
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Freed from the Real
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Sands
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Aluren
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stoneskin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Primal Rage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mox Jasper
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Tundra
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Breeding Pool
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Island
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Bastion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Horizon Canopy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
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