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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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4%synergy
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2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion98 decks107 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Omens
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
83%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
81%synergy
High Alert
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
77%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
75%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
75%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Junk
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Tower Defense
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Hover Barrier
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
64%inclusion68 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
58%synergy
Perimeter Captain
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Tree of Redemption
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Vine Trellis
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Shield Sphere
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
51%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Runes
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Walking Bulwark
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Wall
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Carven Caryatid
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Flumph
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Glare
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Jungle Barrier
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Riptide Turtle
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Rampart Architect
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Fog Bank
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Fortified Rampart
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Portcullis Vine
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Reverence
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Kelp
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Bar the Door
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Bant Charm
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Solidarity
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Reunion of the House
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Exploration
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion104 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion101 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
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