Baral, Chief of Compliance (Commander) - Expensive Counterspells

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Vizzini, Criminal MastermindVizzini, Criminal Mastermind, Dwight, Assistant (to the) KingDwight, Assistant (to the) King

Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Emeritus of Ideation
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Mana Sculpt
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Force of Negation
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
78%synergy
Mana Leak
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Tale's End
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
66%synergy
Disallow
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
65%synergy
Flusterstorm
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Mana Drain
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Mental Misstep
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Counterbalance
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
58%synergy
Unwind
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Negate
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Swan Song
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
56%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Isochron Scepter
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Merchant Scroll
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
81%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion78 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion75 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Spellseeker
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Guile
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Drake
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Tribute Mage
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haughty Djinn
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Diversion Unit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Transit Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Leveler
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Trinket Mage
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Dispel
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Delay
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Rewind
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Strix Serenade
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Cryptic Command
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
36%synergy
High Tide
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Denial
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Narset's Reversal
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Spell Pierce
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Remand
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Wash Away
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Stifle
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Confluence
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Dissipate
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Miscast
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Trickbind
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Defabricate
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Saw It Coming
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Foil
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Aether Spike
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Bane's Contingency
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Memory Lapse
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dissolve
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Dismiss
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Capsize
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Quick Study
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Solve the Equation
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mists of Lórien
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Infinite
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Polymorph
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
The Magic Mirror
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-19%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Telepathy
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Omniscience
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Man No More
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Dress Down
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Treachery
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Rivendell
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
66%synergy
Mana Crypt
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-7%synergy