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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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
91%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
High Alert
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Perimeter Captain
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Junk
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Brave the Sands
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Tower Defense
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Hover Barrier
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Shield Sphere
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Aura Shards
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Tree of Redemption
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Crystal Barricade
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Frost
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Walking Bulwark
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Flumph
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Vine Trellis
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Carven Caryatid
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Roots
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Angelic Wall
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Kelp
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Fortified Rampart
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mulch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Towering Titan
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Excavated Wall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fog Bank
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Beast Whisperer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Faithbound Judge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Shards
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Glare
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Air
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Turtle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rampart Architect
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Ramparts
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Reverence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Wall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Ice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Eerie Interlude
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Bar the Door
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Semester's End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Broken Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Solidarity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Mighty
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Last March of the Ents
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Wargate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Solar Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fade into Antiquity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Exorcise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Umbral Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Angelic Chorus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Intruder Alarm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
True Conviction
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Aluren
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Smile at Death
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sterling Grove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Meishin, the Mind Cage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Military Intelligence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Renewal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Words of Wind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Castle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Access Tunnel
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Restless Prairie
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Bloom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tangleroot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mox Tantalite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Savannah
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Bastion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bant Panorama
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Horizon Canopy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
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