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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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Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Denial
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Frost
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Fell the Mighty
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Tower Defense
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
High Alert
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
68%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Hover Barrier
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Junk
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Assault Formation
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Wingmantle Chaplain
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Perimeter Captain
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Roots
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Walking Bulwark
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Fortified Rampart
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Angelic Wall
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Crystal Barricade
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Tree of Redemption
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Runes
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Wall
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Fog Bank
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Vine Trellis
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Towering Titan
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Carven Caryatid
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Riptide Turtle
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Essence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Tears
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Rampart Architect
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Glare
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Mist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Coral Colony
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Portcullis Vine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Academy Wall
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Excavated Wall
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Ice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Bant Charm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Return to Nature
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Brokers Charm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Naturalize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Endless Detour
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Join Shields
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shape the Sands
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Rampant Growth
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wear Down
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Meekstone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Cathar's Shield
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Navigation Orb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Brave the Sands
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Assemble the Players
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Shield
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Builder's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Guard Duty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Fall of Lord Konda
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hold the Gates
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Area
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Buried in the Garden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Baldur's Gate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Maze's End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Memorial to Unity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Moss Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Thornwood Falls
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Citadel Gate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gateway Plaza
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Manor Gate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Gond Gate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Woodland Stream
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Meandering River
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Grove
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Heap Gate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Scattered Groves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
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