Barnabas Tharmr // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist (Commander) - Budget

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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
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Flip the Switch
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Homunculus Horde
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Startle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Charm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Screeching Skaab
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Makeshift Mauler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Geistblast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Undead Alchemist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Falcon Abomination
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Repository Skaab
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Skaab Ruinator
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Skaab Goliath
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Halo-Charged Skaab
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Stitched Assistant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Laboratory Brute
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Headless Skaab
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Drownyard Amalgam
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Eternal Skylord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wildfire Eternal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Stitched Mangler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Relentless Skaabs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ludevic's Test Subject
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Diver Skaab
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Unblinking Observer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Skaab
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Forgotten Creation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Stitched Drake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Weaver of Lightning
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Selhoff Entomber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Scholar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Larder Zombie
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Invading Manticore
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Advanced Stitchwing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Crawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Grim Initiate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Organ Hoarder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lamplighter of Selhoff
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Skywarp Skaab
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Stitcher Geralf
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Geralf's Masterpiece
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Unsubstantiate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Electric Revelation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Infusion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Plating
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Mutation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Bone to Ash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chill of the Grave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of the Drowned
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Brimstone Volley
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ravings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Essence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Explosive Derailment
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Galvanize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Broadside Barrage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Steam Augury
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Geistwave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Run Away Together
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Syncopate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Geistflame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Turn // Burn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Defabricate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Launch Mishap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Annihilating Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
No Escape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Expedite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Twinferno
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Rise from the Tides
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Plunge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Alchemist's Greeting
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Snort
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hard Evidence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Burn Down the House
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Amass the Components
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Shenanigans
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Divination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Invade the City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sweltering Suns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Experimental Overload
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Beacon Bolt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Freeze in Place
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Callous Dismissal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Reduce // Rubble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Inspired Idea
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Relentless Advance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fanged Flames
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lock and Load
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brain in a Jar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Sphinx-Bone Wand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Rooftop Storm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Necroduality
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Stasis Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Fresh Start
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Visions
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Improbable Alliance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pursuit of Flight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stay Hidden, Stay Silent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Kitnap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Duskmourn's Domination
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Spire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Sol Ring
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-43%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Locket
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-44%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Highland Lake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy