E. Honda, Sumo Champion (Commander) - Expensive Toughness Matters

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Baldin, Century HerdmasterBaldin, Century Herdmaster

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Bennie Smith
Sep 1, 2025
The Joys of High Mana Value Commanders
In this era of cheaper, more efficient and powerful new commanders, take a step back and appreciate the joys of higher mana value commanders!
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Indomitable Ancients
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
91%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Stoneskin
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Yoked Ox
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
70%synergy
Essence of Antiquity
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
68%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Land Tax
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Oketra's Monument
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Looming Altisaur
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Giant Ox
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Flumph
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Armored Armadillo
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Springjack Shepherd
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Defiler of Faith
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Innocence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Oathsworn Giant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Kami of Old Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Tasseled Dromedary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hundred-Handed One
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Priests of Norn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Warden
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Angel of Destiny
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Claim Jumper
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Alms Collector
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Oketra the True
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Harnessed Snubhorn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blessed Orator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Toby, Beastie Befriender
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Shrike Force
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bar the Door
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Secure the Wastes
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Solidarity
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Refuse to Yield
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Grand Crescendo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Elements
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rally to Battle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mass Calcify
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Mighty
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Estates
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Glory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Split Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Martial Coup
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Pearl Medallion
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Robe of Stars
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Halo Fountain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Wedding Ring
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Meekstone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Howling Mine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Glimmer Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Haystack
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
28%synergy
Anointed Procession
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
True Conviction
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Assemble the Players
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Court of Grace
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Eland Umbra
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Chorus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Legion Loyalty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
45%synergy
War Room
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Nyx Lotus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Conduit Pylons
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy