Henzie "Toolbox" Torre (Commander)

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Cas Hinds
Nov 17, 2025
Should We Politic and Show Mercy in Commander
Cas takes a look at a couple of recent Commander games and examines when it's right to show mercy, and when to go for the win.
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Beifong's Bounty Hunters
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0%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
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1%synergy
Shared Roots
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0%synergy
The Earth King
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1%synergy
Desperate Plea
1.1%inclusion19 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
80%inclusion13.6K decks17K decks
64%synergy
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70%inclusion11.8K decks17K decks
60%synergy
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73%inclusion12.3K decks17K decks
60%synergy
Industrial Advancement
62%inclusion10.5K decks17K decks
57%synergy
Primeval Herald
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53%synergy
Seedguide Ash
58%inclusion9.83K decks17K decks
53%synergy
Treeshaker Chimera
55%inclusion9.38K decks17K decks
50%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
57%inclusion9.62K decks17K decks
50%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
55%inclusion9.29K decks17K decks
49%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
54%inclusion9.15K decks17K decks
49%synergy
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Ignoble Hierarch
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17%synergy
Victimize
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43%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
57%inclusion9.70K decks17K decks
44%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
56%inclusion9.49K decks17K decks
36%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
55%inclusion9.36K decks17K decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion9.19K decks17K decks
21%synergy
Farseek
53%inclusion9.06K decks17K decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
53%inclusion9.04K decks17K decks
45%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
53%inclusion9.03K decks17K decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion8.88K decks17K decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion1.81K decks17K decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion1.73K decks17K decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.8%inclusion1.49K decks17K decks
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Timeless Witness
52%inclusion8.79K decks17K decks
45%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
49%inclusion8.40K decks17K decks
41%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
48%inclusion8.12K decks17K decks
43%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
47%inclusion7.98K decks17K decks
42%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
47%inclusion7.93K decks17K decks
30%synergy
Woodfall Primus
45%inclusion7.61K decks17K decks
40%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
44%inclusion7.47K decks17K decks
35%synergy
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
42%inclusion7.14K decks17K decks
38%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
42%inclusion7.10K decks17K decks
33%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
42%inclusion7.07K decks17K decks
34%synergy
Protean Hulk
41%inclusion6.96K decks17K decks
35%synergy
Giant Adephage
41%inclusion6.95K decks17K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
40%inclusion6.73K decks17K decks
36%synergy
Druid of Purification
40%inclusion6.72K decks17K decks
35%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion6.69K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Greenwarden of Murasa
38%inclusion6.46K decks17K decks
35%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
38%inclusion6.42K decks17K decks
33%synergy
Roxanne, Starfall Savant
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33%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
37%inclusion6.23K decks17K decks
32%synergy
Honest Rutstein
34%inclusion5.18K decks15.2K decks
25%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
33%inclusion5.65K decks17K decks
23%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
33%inclusion5.52K decks17K decks
28%synergy
Kethek, Crucible Goliath
31%inclusion5.34K decks17K decks
28%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
31%inclusion5.22K decks17K decks
27%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
31%inclusion5.19K decks17K decks
26%synergy
Bane of Progress
31%inclusion5.18K decks17K decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
30%inclusion5.11K decks17K decks
16%synergy
Massacre Wurm
30%inclusion5.09K decks17K decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion4.97K decks17K decks
17%synergy
Inferno Titan
27%inclusion4.50K decks17K decks
24%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
25%inclusion4.30K decks17K decks
19%synergy
Deathbringer Regent
24%inclusion4.11K decks17K decks
22%synergy
Ognis, the Dragon's Lash
24%inclusion4.08K decks17K decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion4.03K decks17K decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion3.95K decks17K decks
17%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
23%inclusion3.23K decks14.2K decks
14%synergy
Grim Haruspex
23%inclusion3.83K decks17K decks
19%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
22%inclusion3.79K decks17K decks
19%synergy
Balor
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20%synergy
Primaris Eliminator
22%inclusion3.76K decks17K decks
20%synergy
Daemogoth Woe-Eater
22%inclusion3.74K decks17K decks
18%synergy
Gamekeeper
22%inclusion3.67K decks17K decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion3.65K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
21%inclusion2.86K decks13.6K decks
18%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
21%inclusion3.54K decks17K decks
18%synergy
Evercoat Ursine
21%inclusion2.73K decks13.3K decks
19%synergy
Gruff Triplets
20%inclusion3.43K decks17K decks
17%synergy
Stalking Vengeance
20%inclusion3.38K decks17K decks
15%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
19%inclusion2.95K decks15.2K decks
16%synergy
Viscera Seer
18%inclusion3.12K decks17K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
40%inclusion6.80K decks17K decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion6.74K decks17K decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion6.14K decks17K decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion5.97K decks17K decks
25%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion5.20K decks17K decks
5%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
19%inclusion3.27K decks17K decks
17%synergy
Riveteers Charm
19%inclusion3.18K decks17K decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion2.75K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion2.55K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion2.49K decks17K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion2.22K decks17K decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion2.08K decks17K decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion1.93K decks17K decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion1.74K decks17K decks
8%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
10%inclusion1.72K decks17K decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion1.67K decks17K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion1.63K decks17K decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion1.62K decks17K decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion1.31K decks14.2K decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
9.2%inclusion1.56K decks17K decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.2%inclusion1.56K decks17K decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.7%inclusion1.48K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
8.0%inclusion1.36K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion1.31K decks17K decks
1%synergy
Putrefy
6.5%inclusion1.10K decks17K decks
-12%synergy
Bedevil
6.3%inclusion1.07K decks17K decks
-1%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.2%inclusion1.06K decks17K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.2%inclusion1.05K decks17K decks
-8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.5%inclusion931 decks17K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.2%inclusion745 decks14.2K decks
4%synergy
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Living Death
47%inclusion7.91K decks17K decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion6.86K decks17K decks
7%synergy
Life's Legacy
36%inclusion6.07K decks17K decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion5.77K decks17K decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion5.71K decks17K decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion4.63K decks17K decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion4.13K decks17K decks
-19%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion3.90K decks17K decks
-2%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
21%inclusion3.61K decks17K decks
15%synergy
Culling Ritual
18%inclusion3.01K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
15%inclusion2.53K decks17K decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion2.08K decks17K decks
-4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion893 decks8.06K decks
10%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion1.86K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion1.76K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion1.69K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion1.63K decks17K decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.4%inclusion1.59K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
9.2%inclusion1.43K decks15.6K decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
8.7%inclusion1.49K decks17K decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion1.48K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Riveteers Confluence
8.3%inclusion1.40K decks17K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion1.21K decks17K decks
-2%synergy
Corpse Explosion
6.4%inclusion1.08K decks17K decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.6%inclusion944 decks17K decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion614 decks11.3K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.2%inclusion891 decks17K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
42%inclusion7.16K decks17K decks
27%synergy
Birthing Pod
30%inclusion5.14K decks17K decks
26%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
19%inclusion3.31K decks17K decks
17%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
15%inclusion2.52K decks17K decks
7%synergy
Doors of Durin
15%inclusion2.46K decks17K decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion2K decks17K decks
5%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
7.0%inclusion1.19K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion1.10K decks17K decks
-5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.3%inclusion1.06K decks17K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.2%inclusion1.04K decks17K decks
-18%synergy
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Greater Good
46%inclusion7.82K decks17K decks
32%synergy
Birthing Ritual
41%inclusion5.80K decks14.2K decks
37%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
35%inclusion6K decks17K decks
31%synergy
Warstorm Surge
22%inclusion3.75K decks17K decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion3.11K decks17K decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion2.96K decks17K decks
13%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
15%inclusion2.60K decks17K decks
13%synergy
Myth Unbound
13%inclusion2.21K decks17K decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion2.15K decks17K decks
2%synergy
Heartless Summoning
12%inclusion2.01K decks17K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion1.98K decks17K decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion1.94K decks17K decks
9%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
11%inclusion1.80K decks17K decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion1.79K decks17K decks
-9%synergy
Sneak Attack
8.8%inclusion1.50K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Protection Racket
8.1%inclusion1.37K decks17K decks
7%synergy
Next of Kin
7.1%inclusion1.20K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.3%inclusion1.08K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion1.06K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
6.1%inclusion860 decks14.1K decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
6.0%inclusion1.01K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Journey to Eternity
5.9%inclusion1K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
6.9%inclusion1.17K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
34%inclusion5.74K decks17K decks
26%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
31%inclusion5.27K decks17K decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion4.15K decks17K decks
-8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion3.84K decks17K decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion3.77K decks17K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion3.66K decks17K decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion3.05K decks17K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion2.72K decks17K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion2.53K decks17K decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion2.47K decks17K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion2.09K decks17K decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.4%inclusion913 decks14.2K decks
-6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.0%inclusion315 decks5.24K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion1K decks17K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion11.5K decks17K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion10.5K decks17K decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion3.92K decks17K decks
10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion900 decks8.18K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1.86K decks17K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion1.66K decks17K decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion1.62K decks17K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.0%inclusion1.35K decks17K decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.8%inclusion1.33K decks17K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.7%inclusion1.13K decks17K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
6.0%inclusion1.02K decks17K decks
-6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.3%inclusion899 decks17K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion16.7K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion16.7K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion16.6K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion16.3K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion11.8K decks17K decks
23%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
59%inclusion9.96K decks17K decks
10%synergy
Cinder Glade
58%inclusion9.92K decks17K decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion9.36K decks17K decks
11%synergy
Savage Lands
54%inclusion9.13K decks17K decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
54%inclusion9.10K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion8.87K decks17K decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion8.16K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion7.29K decks17K decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
41%inclusion7.04K decks17K decks
14%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion6.88K decks17K decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion6.62K decks17K decks
12%synergy
Twilight Mire
38%inclusion6.39K decks17K decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion6.30K decks17K decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion6.30K decks17K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion6.22K decks17K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion5.97K decks17K decks
25%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
35%inclusion5.89K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
34%inclusion5.71K decks17K decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion5.67K decks17K decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion5.23K decks17K decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
31%inclusion5.22K decks17K decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
30%inclusion5.17K decks17K decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion5.14K decks17K decks
9%synergy
Mossfire Valley
30%inclusion5.13K decks17K decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion5.07K decks17K decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion5.02K decks17K decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion4.89K decks17K decks
20%synergy
Rootbound Crag
28%inclusion4.71K decks17K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malady
24%inclusion4.01K decks17K decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
23%inclusion3.23K decks14.2K decks
14%synergy
Twisted Landscape
20%inclusion2.86K decks14.1K decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion3.19K decks17K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion3.06K decks17K decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion2.86K decks17K decks
3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
16%inclusion2.62K decks16.3K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion2.64K decks17K decks
-17%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion2.45K decks16.3K decks
-2%synergy
Jund Panorama
14%inclusion2.41K decks17K decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion2.29K decks17K decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion2.03K decks16.3K decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
12%inclusion2.10K decks17K decks
0%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion2.08K decks17K decks
0%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion2.02K decks17K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion2K decks17K decks
-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion1.96K decks17K decks
-12%synergy