Atla Palani, Nest Tender (Commander) - Optimized

Alternate Names:

Dr. Ian MalcolmDr. Ian Malcolm

Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
2.2%inclusion3 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Seminar
1.5%inclusion2 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Studious First-Year
1.4%inclusion2 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Charm
1.4%inclusion2 decks148 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
82%inclusion519 decks633 decks
77%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
72%inclusion458 decks633 decks
66%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
66%inclusion415 decks633 decks
56%synergy
High Market
58%inclusion368 decks633 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
70%inclusion440 decks633 decks
54%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
60%inclusion378 decks633 decks
46%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
56%inclusion356 decks633 decks
46%synergy
Thornbite Staff
47%inclusion298 decks633 decks
45%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
56%inclusion357 decks633 decks
44%synergy
Nesting Dragon
45%inclusion286 decks633 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion417 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
64%inclusion404 decks633 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion376 decks633 decks
34%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
55%inclusion350 decks633 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion347 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion342 decks633 decks
15%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
53%inclusion336 decks633 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion331 decks633 decks
14%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion318 decks633 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion317 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
51%inclusion322 decks633 decks
38%synergy
Seedborn Muse
48%inclusion303 decks633 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion274 decks633 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion243 decks633 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion218 decks633 decks
21%synergy
Aura Shards
27%inclusion174 decks633 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion145 decks633 decks
17%synergy
Natural Order
21%inclusion130 decks633 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion71 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion63 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Ghalta and Mavren
43%inclusion270 decks633 decks
29%synergy
Apex Altisaur
43%inclusion270 decks633 decks
29%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
40%inclusion256 decks633 decks
25%synergy
Mirror Entity
39%inclusion249 decks633 decks
30%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
39%inclusion248 decks633 decks
27%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
38%inclusion240 decks633 decks
35%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
37%inclusion236 decks633 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
37%inclusion234 decks633 decks
35%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion228 decks633 decks
32%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
35%inclusion222 decks633 decks
32%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
35%inclusion221 decks633 decks
24%synergy
Polyraptor
33%inclusion210 decks633 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
30%inclusion193 decks633 decks
20%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
30%inclusion191 decks633 decks
25%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
30%inclusion189 decks633 decks
28%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
30%inclusion187 decks633 decks
23%synergy
Marauding Raptor
28%inclusion177 decks633 decks
18%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
27%inclusion170 decks633 decks
19%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
26%inclusion163 decks633 decks
25%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
25%inclusion158 decks633 decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion155 decks633 decks
16%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
24%inclusion151 decks633 decks
22%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
21%inclusion136 decks633 decks
21%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
21%inclusion134 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion129 decks633 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
20%inclusion129 decks633 decks
19%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
19%inclusion122 decks633 decks
14%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
18%inclusion117 decks633 decks
17%synergy
Terastodon
18%inclusion116 decks633 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
18%inclusion116 decks633 decks
16%synergy
Temple Altisaur
18%inclusion111 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
16%inclusion104 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Old Gnawbone
16%inclusion102 decks633 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion100 decks633 decks
-8%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion99 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Goring Ceratops
15%inclusion97 decks633 decks
10%synergy
Hulking Raptor
15%inclusion97 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion94 decks633 decks
12%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
15%inclusion93 decks633 decks
11%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
15%inclusion93 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion92 decks633 decks
11%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
14%inclusion89 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
13%inclusion80 decks633 decks
0%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
12%inclusion78 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Ranging Raptors
12%inclusion75 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
12%inclusion74 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Egg
12%inclusion73 decks633 decks
11%synergy
Belonging
11%inclusion32 decks287 decks
11%synergy
It That Betrays
11%inclusion69 decks633 decks
10%synergy
Void Winnower
11%inclusion68 decks633 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
44%inclusion280 decks633 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion233 decks633 decks
24%synergy
Sundering Growth
36%inclusion229 decks633 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion187 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion152 decks633 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion150 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion149 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion123 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
17%inclusion107 decks633 decks
15%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
17%inclusion105 decks633 decks
11%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
13%inclusion85 decks633 decks
12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion79 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion69 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Naya Charm
11%inclusion68 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion63 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion61 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.5%inclusion60 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.7%inclusion55 decks633 decks
-8%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
8.7%inclusion55 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.6%inclusion48 decks633 decks
0%synergy
Personify
7.3%inclusion21 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.3%inclusion46 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.0%inclusion44 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.0%inclusion44 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.8%inclusion43 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.6%inclusion42 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion42 decks633 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion40 decks633 decks
-1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.0%inclusion38 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion34 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion299 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion280 decks633 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion233 decks633 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion215 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion107 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion87 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion85 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion80 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Last March of the Ents
12%inclusion78 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion67 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Savage Order
10%inclusion64 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion56 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Primal Growth
8.7%inclusion55 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.5%inclusion54 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion52 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.1%inclusion51 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion45 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonize
7.0%inclusion44 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Decimate
6.8%inclusion43 decks633 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
6.6%inclusion42 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion41 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.0%inclusion38 decks633 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion37 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.5%inclusion35 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.2%inclusion33 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion274 decks633 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion263 decks633 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion162 decks633 decks
13%synergy
Blasting Station
25%inclusion158 decks633 decks
24%synergy
Altar of Dementia
23%inclusion143 decks633 decks
21%synergy
Monster Manual
19%inclusion119 decks633 decks
13%synergy
Scroll Rack
18%inclusion111 decks633 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Pit
15%inclusion96 decks633 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
13%inclusion81 decks633 decks
12%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion80 decks633 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion67 decks633 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
8.4%inclusion53 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Dino DNA
7.3%inclusion46 decks633 decks
5%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
7.1%inclusion45 decks633 decks
2%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.6%inclusion42 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.0%inclusion38 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
49%inclusion312 decks633 decks
25%synergy
Annie Joins Up
33%inclusion207 decks633 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
31%inclusion195 decks633 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion181 decks633 decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion143 decks633 decks
12%synergy
Life Finds a Way
21%inclusion136 decks633 decks
20%synergy
Martyr's Cause
20%inclusion125 decks633 decks
19%synergy
Defense of the Heart
20%inclusion125 decks633 decks
16%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion112 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Bond
18%inclusion112 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
17%inclusion108 decks633 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion106 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion40 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion70 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
10%inclusion66 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Determined Iteration
10%inclusion64 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Welcome to . . .
10%inclusion61 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.2%inclusion52 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.2%inclusion52 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.2%inclusion52 decks633 decks
0%synergy
Growing Ranks
8.1%inclusion51 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
7.9%inclusion50 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.7%inclusion49 decks633 decks
-6%synergy
Aether Flash
6.8%inclusion43 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.3%inclusion40 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.8%inclusion37 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Descendants' Path
5.4%inclusion34 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
5.2%inclusion33 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.2%inclusion33 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.0%inclusion44 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, Warrior Poet
5.8%inclusion37 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion162 decks633 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion156 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion153 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
23%inclusion143 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion112 decks633 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion67 decks633 decks
-5%synergy
Fountainport
9.0%inclusion57 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion56 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion54 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
7.4%inclusion47 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion43 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.8%inclusion37 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.7%inclusion36 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion32 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.1%inclusion32 decks633 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion594 decks633 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion516 decks633 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
21%inclusion134 decks633 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion124 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
19%inclusion122 decks633 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion108 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion103 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion101 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion90 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion76 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion63 decks633 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion61 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion49 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion45 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion41 decks633 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion38 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion616 decks633 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion610 decks633 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion608 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion604 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion426 decks633 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion408 decks633 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion393 decks633 decks
22%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
59%inclusion373 decks633 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion338 decks633 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion334 decks633 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion331 decks633 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion309 decks633 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Shrine
46%inclusion292 decks633 decks
-9%synergy
Spire Garden
45%inclusion285 decks633 decks
18%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion282 decks633 decks
-5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion279 decks633 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion277 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion267 decks633 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion264 decks633 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion251 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion243 decks633 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
32%inclusion200 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion165 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion145 decks633 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion142 decks633 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion138 decks633 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion138 decks633 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion131 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion130 decks633 decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion112 decks633 decks
-4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion109 decks633 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion109 decks633 decks
-18%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
17%inclusion107 decks633 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion103 decks633 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion99 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion95 decks633 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion94 decks633 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion94 decks633 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion89 decks633 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion84 decks632 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion82 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion81 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion79 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
12%inclusion79 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion74 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion72 decks633 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion72 decks633 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion72 decks633 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion65 decks633 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion65 decks633 decks
5%synergy