Ezuri, Claw of Progress (Commander) - Expensive Birthing Pod

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Arnaud Gompertz
Aug 6, 2025
Can You Build Simic in Commander Without... Going Simic?
Can you go Simic without doing the Simic stuff that everyone dreads? Yes you can! Arnaud is here with some uncanny Commander deck ideas.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sage of Hours
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
98%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
96%synergy
Neoform
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
96%synergy
Chord of Calling
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
92%synergy
Finale of Devastation
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Sylvan Library
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Elvish Mystic
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Birds of Paradise
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Veil of Summer
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Eternal Witness
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Flusterstorm
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
95%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
91%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
90%synergy
Worldly Tutor
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
87%synergy
Chrome Mox
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Mystical Tutor
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
High Fae Trickster
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Delighted Halfling
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Arbor Elf
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Shrieking Drake
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Walking Ballista
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Bloom Tender
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Collector Ouphe
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Vitality
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Priest of Titania
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Seedborn Muse
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Destiny Spinner
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Gilded Drake
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Fathom Mage
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Manglehorn
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Phantasmal Image
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Ledger Shredder
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Incubation Druid
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Quirion Ranger
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Haywire Mite
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Endurance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Basking Broodscale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Fauna Shaman
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Managorger Hydra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Devoted Druid
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Crop Rotation
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Force of Vigor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Noxious Revival
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Snap
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Claim
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Dispel
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Miscast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Summoner's Pact
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Autumn's Veil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Trickbind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Memory's Journey
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Natural State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Suspend
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Step Through
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Natural Order
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Birthing Pod
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Null Rod
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Wild Growth
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Earthcraft
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Steal Enchantment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Food Chain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Dryad Arbor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Shifting Woodland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-30%synergy
Homeward Path
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Mana Crypt
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Lotus Petal
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
86%synergy
Windswept Heath
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
80%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
80%synergy
Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
80%synergy
Flooded Strand
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Captivating Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-39%synergy
Hall of Oracles
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-49%synergy