Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Optimized

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
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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Triceraton Commander
2.6%inclusion4 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
2.0%inclusion3 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
1.3%inclusion2 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.3%inclusion2 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Ragamuffin Raptor
1.1%inclusion1 decks95 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
83%inclusion467 decks566 decks
77%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
73%inclusion411 decks566 decks
67%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
66%inclusion375 decks566 decks
57%synergy
High Market
59%inclusion333 decks566 decks
56%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion390 decks566 decks
54%synergy
Thornbite Staff
48%inclusion269 decks566 decks
46%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
56%inclusion319 decks566 decks
46%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
60%inclusion337 decks566 decks
46%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
57%inclusion321 decks566 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion247 decks566 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion381 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
63%inclusion356 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion339 decks566 decks
34%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
55%inclusion312 decks566 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion308 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
54%inclusion303 decks566 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion301 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion292 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
50%inclusion283 decks566 decks
26%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion281 decks566 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
51%inclusion286 decks566 decks
38%synergy
Seedborn Muse
49%inclusion278 decks566 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion252 decks566 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion215 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion198 decks566 decks
22%synergy
Aura Shards
26%inclusion147 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion135 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Natural Order
20%inclusion114 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion61 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion59 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Nesting Dragon
45%inclusion254 decks566 decks
41%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
43%inclusion244 decks566 decks
29%synergy
Apex Altisaur
40%inclusion229 decks566 decks
27%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
40%inclusion225 decks566 decks
24%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
39%inclusion220 decks566 decks
26%synergy
Mirror Entity
39%inclusion220 decks566 decks
29%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
39%inclusion219 decks566 decks
36%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
38%inclusion214 decks566 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
37%inclusion211 decks566 decks
35%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
37%inclusion207 decks566 decks
32%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
36%inclusion201 decks566 decks
25%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
34%inclusion194 decks566 decks
31%synergy
Polyraptor
33%inclusion185 decks566 decks
25%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
32%inclusion180 decks566 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
31%inclusion174 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
30%inclusion172 decks566 decks
29%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
30%inclusion168 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Marauding Raptor
27%inclusion154 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
27%inclusion151 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
26%inclusion149 decks566 decks
25%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
25%inclusion144 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
24%inclusion136 decks566 decks
22%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion135 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
22%inclusion124 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
22%inclusion122 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
22%inclusion122 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion112 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
19%inclusion108 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
18%inclusion104 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Terastodon
18%inclusion104 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Temple Altisaur
17%inclusion99 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
17%inclusion98 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
17%inclusion96 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Old Gnawbone
16%inclusion93 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion89 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Hulking Raptor
16%inclusion88 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Goring Ceratops
16%inclusion88 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion87 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
15%inclusion84 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
15%inclusion84 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
14%inclusion82 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion82 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion78 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
13%inclusion72 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
12%inclusion70 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Ranging Raptors
12%inclusion68 decks566 decks
3%synergy
It That Betrays
12%inclusion68 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Egg
11%inclusion65 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Belonging
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
44%inclusion249 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion214 decks566 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Growth
37%inclusion211 decks566 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion172 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion133 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion125 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion124 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion112 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
17%inclusion94 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
16%inclusion92 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
13%inclusion73 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion68 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion59 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion57 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Naya Charm
10%inclusion56 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion54 decks566 decks
-8%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.4%inclusion53 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
8.1%inclusion46 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.8%inclusion44 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.6%inclusion43 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.6%inclusion43 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Personify
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.7%inclusion38 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.7%inclusion38 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion36 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion30 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
49%inclusion279 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion272 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion242 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion205 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion186 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion100 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion79 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion74 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion74 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion74 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion63 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion59 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion57 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Savage Order
10%inclusion55 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Primal Growth
8.7%inclusion49 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.5%inclusion48 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Explore
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion40 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
6.9%inclusion39 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Harmonize
6.4%inclusion36 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.0%inclusion34 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion232 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Blasting Station
26%inclusion145 decks566 decks
25%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion141 decks566 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
22%inclusion122 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Monster Manual
20%inclusion111 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Scroll Rack
16%inclusion90 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Pit
15%inclusion84 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
12%inclusion67 decks566 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion62 decks566 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
8.5%inclusion48 decks566 decks
4%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
2%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.1%inclusion40 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Dino DNA
6.9%inclusion39 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Annie Joins Up
34%inclusion195 decks566 decks
15%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
32%inclusion179 decks566 decks
30%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion163 decks566 decks
20%synergy
Parallel Lives
23%inclusion132 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Life Finds a Way
21%inclusion118 decks566 decks
19%synergy
Defense of the Heart
20%inclusion116 decks566 decks
17%synergy
Martyr's Cause
19%inclusion110 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion100 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
17%inclusion98 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
17%inclusion96 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion95 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Parade
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Mirari's Wake
11%inclusion65 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion61 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Determined Iteration
10%inclusion59 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Welcome to . . .
10%inclusion57 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.0%inclusion51 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.7%inclusion49 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Growing Ranks
8.5%inclusion48 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion45 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Greater Good
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Aether Flash
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.4%inclusion36 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.2%inclusion35 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Descendants' Path
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.1%inclusion29 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.7%inclusion38 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, Warrior Poet
5.8%inclusion33 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion144 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion142 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion139 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion127 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion102 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion60 decks566 decks
-6%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion58 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion46 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion41 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
6.9%inclusion39 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.7%inclusion32 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion30 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion534 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion464 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
22%inclusion124 decks566 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
20%inclusion115 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion111 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion103 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion92 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
15%inclusion86 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion75 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
9.2%inclusion52 decks566 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion47 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion42 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion37 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion550 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion547 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion545 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion544 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion375 decks566 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion358 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion344 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
59%inclusion332 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
53%inclusion299 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion297 decks566 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion291 decks566 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion278 decks566 decks
22%synergy
Jungle Shrine
48%inclusion273 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
44%inclusion250 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion249 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion248 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
42%inclusion240 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion237 decks566 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion235 decks566 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion218 decks566 decks
-4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion217 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion174 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion145 decks566 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion130 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion127 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion125 decks566 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion122 decks566 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion113 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion111 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion99 decks566 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion98 decks566 decks
-17%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
17%inclusion97 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion97 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion96 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion92 decks566 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion88 decks566 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion83 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion81 decks566 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion80 decks566 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion80 decks566 decks
3%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion72 decks564 decks
3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion72 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion71 decks564 decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion66 decks566 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion64 decks566 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion63 decks566 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion61 decks566 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion59 decks566 decks
8%synergy
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