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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%inclusion26 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Wall of Denial
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Fell the Mighty
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Frost
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Tower Defense
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
High Alert
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Assault Formation
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Perimeter Captain
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Junk
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Roots
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Crystal Barricade
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Rampart
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Wall
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Wall
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Redemption
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Vine Trellis
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Towering Titan
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Runes
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Carven Caryatid
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Turtle
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Essence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Mulch
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Glare
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Rampart Architect
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Excavated Wall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Coral Colony
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Portcullis Vine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Mist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-33%synergy
Bant Charm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Return to Nature
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Brokers Charm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Endless Detour
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Join Shields
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Return to Dust
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Unsummon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Naturalize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Shape the Sands
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Meekstone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cathar's Shield
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Navigation Orb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Brave the Sands
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Assemble the Players
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Chorus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Shield
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Builder's Talent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Primal Rage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Guard Duty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Aurification
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Fall of Lord Konda
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hold the Gates
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stasis Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gossip's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Buried in the Garden
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Baldur's Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Maze's End
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Memorial to Unity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Moss Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Manalith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Thornwood Falls
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blossoming Sands
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Brokers Hideout
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Citadel Gate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Gateway Plaza
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Manor Gate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Meandering River
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gond Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Woodland Stream
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Grove
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Heap Gate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
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