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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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Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion478 decks504 decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion466 decks504 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion463 decks504 decks
85%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion444 decks504 decks
81%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
88%inclusion441 decks504 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion415 decks504 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion420 decks504 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion414 decks504 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion407 decks504 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion397 decks504 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion390 decks504 decks
72%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion383 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion381 decks504 decks
69%synergy
Shield Sphere
69%inclusion347 decks504 decks
65%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion342 decks504 decks
62%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion157 decks233 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion332 decks504 decks
61%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
65%inclusion330 decks504 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion330 decks504 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion328 decks504 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion318 decks504 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion311 decks504 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion304 decks504 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion298 decks504 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion221 decks504 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion206 decks504 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion187 decks504 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion183 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion130 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion105 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion317 decks504 decks
58%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion305 decks504 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion296 decks504 decks
54%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
58%inclusion291 decks504 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion286 decks504 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion283 decks504 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion282 decks504 decks
52%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion215 decks450 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion230 decks504 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
45%inclusion227 decks504 decks
41%synergy
Flumph
40%inclusion204 decks504 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
40%inclusion204 decks504 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion199 decks504 decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion197 decks504 decks
35%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion88 decks227 decks
37%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion185 decks504 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion172 decks504 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion172 decks504 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
30%inclusion149 decks504 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion143 decks504 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion139 decks504 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion139 decks504 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion135 decks504 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion133 decks504 decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion127 decks504 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion126 decks504 decks
22%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
24%inclusion91 decks376 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion115 decks504 decks
21%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion90 decks417 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion108 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion106 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion104 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
18%inclusion93 decks504 decks
-7%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion92 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion89 decks504 decks
-17%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion87 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion72 decks419 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion78 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion76 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion68 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
13%inclusion68 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion66 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion66 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
12%inclusion62 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion55 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
11%inclusion53 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Kelp
10%inclusion52 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion321 decks504 decks
33%synergy
Tower Defense
62%inclusion311 decks504 decks
56%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion251 decks504 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion250 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion225 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion221 decks504 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion213 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion179 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion149 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion131 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion121 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion120 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion92 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion81 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion75 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion74 decks504 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion73 decks504 decks
-13%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion73 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion68 decks504 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion66 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion60 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion48 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion44 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion28 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.4%inclusion27 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
62%inclusion313 decks504 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion254 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion225 decks504 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion220 decks504 decks
39%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion214 decks504 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion170 decks504 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion137 decks504 decks
-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion107 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion97 decks504 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion96 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion93 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion93 decks504 decks
16%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
15%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion82 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion67 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion63 decks504 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.7%inclusion44 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.9%inclusion40 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.3%inclusion32 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion28 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion322 decks504 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion273 decks504 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion264 decks504 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion156 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion69 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion61 decks504 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion55 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.9%inclusion40 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.5%inclusion38 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.6%inclusion28 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Bark of Doran
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64%inclusion322 decks504 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion280 decks504 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion202 decks504 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion98 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion79 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion77 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion76 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion74 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion58 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion56 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.1%inclusion41 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.9%inclusion40 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
7.7%inclusion39 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.5%inclusion38 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.3%inclusion37 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.3%inclusion32 decks504 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion32 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion86 decks504 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion77 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion55 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion318 decks504 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion278 decks504 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion224 decks504 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion171 decks504 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion118 decks504 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion69 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion53 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion56 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion47 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion42 decks504 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion34 decks504 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion463 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion415 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion119 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion79 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion74 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion74 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion67 decks504 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion65 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion60 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion59 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion58 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion58 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion54 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion50 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion30 decks504 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion480 decks504 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion461 decks504 decks
79%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion460 decks504 decks
78%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion459 decks504 decks
78%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion450 decks504 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion449 decks504 decks
44%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion449 decks504 decks
-5%synergy
Island
88%inclusion446 decks504 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion446 decks504 decks
45%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion439 decks504 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion410 decks504 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion405 decks504 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion404 decks504 decks
47%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
72%inclusion361 decks504 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion355 decks504 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion347 decks504 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion342 decks504 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion231 decks504 decks
-11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion216 decks504 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion211 decks504 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion208 decks504 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion201 decks504 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion177 decks504 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion165 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion136 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion113 decks504 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion113 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion59 decks299 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion98 decks504 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion97 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion94 decks504 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion92 decks504 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion90 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion90 decks504 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion89 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion89 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion85 decks504 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion84 decks504 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion80 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion46 decks299 decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion77 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion77 decks504 decks
-30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion72 decks504 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion72 decks504 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion72 decks504 decks
-32%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion71 decks504 decks
8%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion65 decks504 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion59 decks504 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion57 decks504 decks
3%synergy
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