Heliod, the Radiant Dawn (Commander) - Optimized Control

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Cas Hinds
Dec 22, 2025
The Top 5 Most Annoying Cards/Mechanics to Track in Commander
Magic is a big, complex game, and growing more so with every set. But there are specific cards and mechanics that make the game too complex.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Monk Gyatso
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Vision Skeins
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Day's Undoing
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Prosperity
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Howling Mine
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Denial
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Echo of Eons
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Words of Wisdom
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Cut a Deal
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Even the Score
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Fascination
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Jace's Archivist
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Spellskite
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wandering Archaic
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
The Council of Four
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dakra Mystic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Void Winnower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lore Broker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Absolute Virtue
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
It That Betrays
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Platinum Angel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flumph
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Oblation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Unwind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Capsize
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Wheel and Deal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Forbid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ugin's Binding
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Commit // Memory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Time Reversal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Glory
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Skyscribing
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Game Plan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Ultima
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Cascade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Temple Bell
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Font of Mythos
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Wedding Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Memory Jar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Glider Staff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Standstill
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Forced Fruition
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Greater Auramancy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Removal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cast Out
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Coveted Jewel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Skyclave Relic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Locket
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Prairie Stream
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Deserted Beach
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy