Barnabas Tharmr // Clive Rosfield (Commander)

Original Name:

Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Vial Smasher the FierceKraum, Ludevic's Opus // Vial Smasher the Fierce

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Michael Celani
Oct 17, 2025
No, Typed Partners Are Not Good For Commander
With the special partner types coming in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Secret Lairs, Michael Celani wants to know: Do we really need this?
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.7%inclusion7 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
3.4%inclusion3 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
50%inclusion272 decks541 decks
46%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
40%inclusion214 decks541 decks
39%synergy
The Lord of Pain
33%inclusion142 decks429 decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion195 decks541 decks
30%synergy
Dig Through Time
31%inclusion168 decks541 decks
27%synergy
Murderous Cut
26%inclusion139 decks541 decks
25%synergy
Tandem Lookout
25%inclusion137 decks541 decks
25%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
27%inclusion147 decks541 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion379 decks541 decks
24%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion134 decks541 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
51%inclusion278 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion218 decks541 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion205 decks541 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion200 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion191 decks541 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion181 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion164 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion164 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion163 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion156 decks541 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion162 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion154 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion128 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion116 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion109 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion102 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion100 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion91 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion83 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion77 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
28%inclusion151 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion76 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
22%inclusion66 decks294 decks
17%synergy
Brash Taunter
21%inclusion116 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Shadow of Mortality
21%inclusion116 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
21%inclusion116 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
21%inclusion112 decks541 decks
20%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
20%inclusion108 decks541 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion107 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Mulldrifter
19%inclusion104 decks541 decks
17%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
19%inclusion55 decks294 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion94 decks541 decks
16%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
17%inclusion93 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion50 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion92 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
16%inclusion85 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Ingot Chewer
14%inclusion77 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Shriekmaw
14%inclusion76 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion73 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion72 decks541 decks
4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion38 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion60 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion69 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion69 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
13%inclusion69 decks541 decks
13%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
13%inclusion68 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion67 decks541 decks
-6%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
12%inclusion66 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion65 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
12%inclusion65 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
12%inclusion65 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Nulldrifter
12%inclusion55 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion63 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion63 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
12%inclusion63 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion59 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion43 decks397 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion56 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion55 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion55 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
10%inclusion54 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Sin Prodder
10%inclusion53 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
10%inclusion52 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
8.9%inclusion46 decks516 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.9%inclusion48 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.1%inclusion44 decks541 decks
-5%synergy
Wandering Archaic
7.9%inclusion43 decks541 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.6%inclusion30 decks393 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion150 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion146 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion139 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion118 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion113 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion109 decks541 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion101 decks541 decks
-4%synergy
Invert Polarity
18%inclusion86 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
17%inclusion94 decks541 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion93 decks541 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion92 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion91 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion90 decks541 decks
16%synergy
Unwind
16%inclusion88 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion85 decks541 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion84 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Curtains' Call
15%inclusion80 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion77 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion60 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
13%inclusion70 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion68 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion68 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion67 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion66 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Into the Story
12%inclusion65 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
11%inclusion62 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion57 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion56 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion55 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion53 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.9%inclusion48 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.3%inclusion45 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Rewind
8.3%inclusion45 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion44 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Counterflux
8.1%inclusion44 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Risk Factor
7.9%inclusion43 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Consider
7.4%inclusion40 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Breath of Malfegor
7.4%inclusion40 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.7%inclusion36 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
28%inclusion150 decks541 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion149 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion140 decks541 decks
23%synergy
Temporal Trespass
20%inclusion108 decks541 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion100 decks541 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
18%inclusion82 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion93 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Vision
15%inclusion83 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion81 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion75 decks541 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion71 decks541 decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion70 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion68 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Power
12%inclusion35 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion62 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
11%inclusion56 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.4%inclusion51 decks541 decks
-21%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.9%inclusion35 decks393 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion45 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.1%inclusion44 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.8%inclusion42 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.6%inclusion41 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.6%inclusion41 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.6%inclusion41 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
7.0%inclusion38 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion37 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.8%inclusion37 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.8%inclusion37 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion34 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Truths
6.1%inclusion33 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Last One Standing
6.1%inclusion33 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.9%inclusion32 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Browbeat
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
2%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.5%inclusion30 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion154 decks541 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion81 decks541 decks
-15%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion40 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion70 decks541 decks
-13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion68 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
5%synergy
The Magic Mirror
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion41 decks541 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.6%inclusion41 decks541 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Expedition Map
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.5%inclusion30 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.4%inclusion16 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
24%inclusion129 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
21%inclusion116 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion69 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion66 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Dilation
12%inclusion66 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion65 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Visions
12%inclusion64 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
11%inclusion62 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion62 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.4%inclusion51 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.3%inclusion45 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.8%inclusion42 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.8%inclusion42 decks541 decks
-4%synergy
City on Fire
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
7.0%inclusion38 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
-4%synergy
Spellshock
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Possibility Storm
6.3%inclusion34 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.3%inclusion34 decks541 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
6.3%inclusion34 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.1%inclusion33 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.1%inclusion33 decks541 decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.0%inclusion26 decks431 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion32 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
5.5%inclusion30 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.2%inclusion28 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Maddening Hex
5.2%inclusion28 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.1%inclusion22 decks428 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
14%inclusion74 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion60 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion213 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion170 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion112 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion81 decks541 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion42 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion75 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion53 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion41 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.4%inclusion40 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion31 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion17 decks311 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion490 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion358 decks541 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion202 decks541 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion200 decks541 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion174 decks541 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion166 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion166 decks541 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion156 decks541 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion152 decks541 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion141 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion139 decks541 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion106 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion100 decks541 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion73 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion72 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion65 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion55 decks541 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion54 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion49 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.5%inclusion46 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion45 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.1%inclusion44 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.2%inclusion39 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.0%inclusion38 decks541 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion37 decks541 decks
-3%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.7%inclusion36 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion30 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion29 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion513 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion505 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion501 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion494 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion313 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion294 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion292 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion280 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion260 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion252 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion250 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
44%inclusion236 decks541 decks
-12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion231 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion230 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion226 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion220 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion219 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion217 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion215 decks541 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion213 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion191 decks541 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion176 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion171 decks541 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion161 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion147 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion141 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion130 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion105 decks541 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion98 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion96 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
18%inclusion82 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion89 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion86 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion86 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion82 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion80 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion80 decks541 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion79 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion79 decks541 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion79 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion78 decks541 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion77 decks541 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion66 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion75 decks541 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion71 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion70 decks516 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion73 decks541 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion71 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion70 decks541 decks
6%synergy