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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
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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%inclusion477 decks502 decks
88%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion463 decks502 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion464 decks502 decks
85%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
88%inclusion444 decks502 decks
82%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
88%inclusion440 decks502 decks
81%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion413 decks502 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
83%inclusion418 decks502 decks
75%synergy
Wall of Omens
82%inclusion412 decks502 decks
74%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
81%inclusion407 decks502 decks
74%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion398 decks502 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion388 decks502 decks
72%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion381 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion378 decks502 decks
69%synergy
Shield Sphere
69%inclusion344 decks502 decks
65%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion340 decks502 decks
62%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion156 decks231 decks
62%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
66%inclusion331 decks502 decks
60%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
66%inclusion329 decks502 decks
61%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
66%inclusion329 decks502 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion325 decks502 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion319 decks502 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion309 decks502 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion302 decks502 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion295 decks502 decks
45%synergy
Aura Shards
44%inclusion221 decks502 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion206 decks502 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion185 decks502 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion180 decks502 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion129 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion105 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion315 decks502 decks
58%synergy
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion304 decks502 decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
59%inclusion297 decks502 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion288 decks502 decks
53%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Junk
57%inclusion286 decks502 decks
52%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
56%inclusion282 decks502 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion282 decks502 decks
52%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion215 decks451 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
45%inclusion227 decks502 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
44%inclusion223 decks502 decks
40%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion207 decks502 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
41%inclusion205 decks502 decks
37%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
39%inclusion88 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
39%inclusion196 decks502 decks
36%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion196 decks502 decks
35%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
37%inclusion186 decks502 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Shards
34%inclusion173 decks502 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion173 decks502 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion148 decks502 decks
26%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion141 decks502 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion140 decks502 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion138 decks502 decks
25%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion136 decks502 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
26%inclusion130 decks502 decks
23%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion126 decks502 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
25%inclusion126 decks502 decks
22%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
24%inclusion92 decks376 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Nets
23%inclusion116 decks502 decks
22%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
22%inclusion91 decks417 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
22%inclusion108 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion106 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion106 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
20%inclusion45 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion93 decks502 decks
-7%synergy
Rampart Architect
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion90 decks502 decks
16%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
18%inclusion74 decks419 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion88 decks502 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion88 decks502 decks
-17%synergy
Jungle Barrier
15%inclusion77 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion74 decks502 decks
-1%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
14%inclusion68 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion68 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
13%inclusion65 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion64 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
13%inclusion63 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
11%inclusion55 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion53 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Adherent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion321 decks502 decks
34%synergy
Tower Defense
62%inclusion309 decks502 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion250 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion250 decks502 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion223 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion216 decks502 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion213 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion180 decks502 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion148 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion129 decks502 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion122 decks502 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion118 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion92 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion79 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion75 decks502 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion73 decks502 decks
-13%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion73 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion72 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion69 decks502 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion65 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion58 decks502 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion48 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion44 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.2%inclusion41 decks502 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion30 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Solidarity
6.0%inclusion30 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.4%inclusion27 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
5.2%inclusion26 decks502 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
62%inclusion313 decks502 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion254 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion226 decks502 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Mighty
44%inclusion219 decks502 decks
39%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion213 decks502 decks
17%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion170 decks502 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion136 decks502 decks
-11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
22%inclusion108 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion98 decks502 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion95 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
19%inclusion93 decks502 decks
16%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
19%inclusion93 decks502 decks
16%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion38 decks224 decks
16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
16%inclusion82 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion67 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion60 decks502 decks
-5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion44 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.2%inclusion41 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.0%inclusion40 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.4%inclusion32 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
-3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
64%inclusion321 decks502 decks
60%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
54%inclusion271 decks502 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion265 decks502 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion156 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion69 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion62 decks502 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion53 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.8%inclusion39 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.6%inclusion38 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.6%inclusion28 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Bark of Doran
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64%inclusion322 decks502 decks
58%synergy
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion279 decks502 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
40%inclusion201 decks502 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion99 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion79 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
16%inclusion78 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion76 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion74 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion74 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion58 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion55 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion30 decks291 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.2%inclusion41 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
8.2%inclusion41 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Players
7.8%inclusion39 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
7.8%inclusion39 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.8%inclusion39 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.6%inclusion38 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.4%inclusion37 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.4%inclusion32 decks502 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion32 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.0%inclusion30 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion29 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
17%inclusion86 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
15%inclusion76 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion56 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion317 decks502 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion277 decks502 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion222 decks502 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion170 decks502 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion118 decks502 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion68 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion52 decks389 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion57 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion55 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion48 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion42 decks502 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion34 decks502 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion462 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion412 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion118 decks502 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion78 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion74 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion73 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion67 decks502 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion65 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion61 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion59 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion58 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion57 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion56 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion54 decks502 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion49 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion30 decks502 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion477 decks502 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
91%inclusion458 decks502 decks
78%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion456 decks502 decks
78%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion455 decks502 decks
78%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion448 decks502 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion447 decks502 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion446 decks502 decks
44%synergy
Island
88%inclusion444 decks502 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion444 decks502 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion436 decks502 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion409 decks502 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion404 decks502 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion404 decks502 decks
47%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
72%inclusion359 decks502 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion354 decks502 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion344 decks502 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion338 decks502 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion233 decks502 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion216 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion212 decks502 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
41%inclusion208 decks502 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion202 decks502 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion176 decks502 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion163 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion134 decks502 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion113 decks502 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion113 decks502 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion59 decks298 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion97 decks502 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion96 decks502 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion96 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion91 decks502 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion91 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion89 decks502 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion88 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion88 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion84 decks502 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion83 decks502 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion78 decks502 decks
-30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion78 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion46 decks298 decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion76 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
15%inclusion73 decks502 decks
-32%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion71 decks502 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion71 decks502 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion70 decks502 decks
8%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion65 decks502 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion59 decks502 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion57 decks502 decks
3%synergy
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